Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading ultra‑luxury cruise lines, has confirmed an order for a fourth Prestige‑Class ship with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, scheduled for delivery in 2036. The new vessel will follow the debut of Seven Seas Prestige™ in December 2026, with sister ships arriving in 2030 and 2033, cementing the Prestige‑Class as Regent’s next‑generation platform for Unrivaled Space at Sea™ well into the 2030s.
A four-ship Prestige-Class for the next decade
The agreement with Fincantieri will see all four Prestige‑Class ships built in Italy, marking Regent’s first new ship class in 10 years. The class launches with Seven Seas Prestige in 2026, followed by additional vessels in 2030, 2033 and now 2036, giving the brand a long runway of new hardware tailored to the ultra‑luxury market.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer at Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said the fourth‑ship order “underscores our commitment to leading the ultra‑luxury cruise market for the decade ahead and beyond,” noting that Seven Seas Prestige’s opening sales day in June 2025 was the biggest new‑ship launch day in the line’s history.
Unrivaled space, fewer guests
Prestige‑Class ships are designed around Regent’s hallmark of high space‑to‑guest ratios rather than maximum capacity.
Key stats for Seven Seas Prestige—which will set the template for the class—include:
- Approx. 77,000 gross tons, around 40% larger than previous Regent ships.
- Just 822 guests and 630 crew, delivering some of the highest space‑to‑guest and crew‑to‑guest ratios in the cruise industry.
- All‑balcony, all‑suite accommodation across 12 suite categories, including four all‑new suite types.
This design approach allows for larger suites, more expansive public areas and an overall feeling of residential comfort rather than crowding—central to Regent’s ultra‑luxury positioning.
Skyview Regent Suite: record-breaking ultra-luxury
Seven Seas Prestige Skyview Regent Suite with modern living room, balcony overlooking ocean, and bedroom
At the top of the accommodation pyramid is the Skyview Regent Suite, billed as the largest all‑inclusive, ultra‑luxury cruise ship suite in history.
Highlights include:
- A vast, two‑level footprint with multiple bedrooms and living spaces.
- A wraparound balcony and private indoor wellness features such as a gym and sauna.
- Fares reported from around US$25,000–40,000 per night, aimed at guests seeking the most exclusive way to travel by sea.
Design and culinary innovation on board
Spacious Starlight Atrium with grand sweeping staircases in Regent Seven Seas Prestige
Beyond the suites, Prestige‑Class ships are being crafted with a focus on light, art and culinary choice.
Notable features include:
- The Starlight Atrium, a sophisticated, light‑filled central space with sweeping staircases and curated art.
- Galileo’s Bar, an art‑inspired lounge designed as a chic social hub.
- 11 distinct dining experiences, with one additional venue still to be revealed.
- New concepts such as Azure, a mezze‑style Mediterranean restaurant, alongside Regent favourites Chartreuse, Prime 7 and Pacific Rim.
These elements are designed to deepen Regent’s Epicurean Perfection promise, offering guests more variety and a stronger sense of place through cuisine.
All-inclusive ultra-luxury, taken further
The Prestige‑Class ships build on Regent’s already comprehensive all‑inclusive model, which goes far beyond basic drinks and Wi‑Fi. Guests can expect:
- Unlimited shore excursions in every port of call, with some itineraries offering up to 97 included tours per voyage.
- Gourmet cuisine in multiple specialty and al fresco venues.
- Fine wines and premium spirits included throughout the ship.
- Fleetwide Starlink Wi‑Fi, enhancing connectivity at sea.
- Valet laundry, pre‑paid gratuities and 24‑hour in‑suite dining.
- A one‑night pre‑cruise hotel package for guests in Concierge‑level suites and above, often combined with included flights and transfers on select fares.
These inclusions are central to Regent’s “no‑surprises” approach to luxury, where most elements of the holiday are covered in a single fare.
Seven Seas Prestige: inaugural season highlights
Seven Seas Prestige cruise ship sailing at sea
Although the fourth Prestige‑Class ship won’t arrive until 2036, the first‑in‑class Seven Seas Prestige will start setting the standard from December 13, 2026, with a 14‑night festive maiden voyage from Barcelona to Miami.
Her inaugural season features 13 voyages across the Caribbean and Europe, including:
- Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries and Panama Canal transits, with embarkations in Miami, Los Angeles and New York.
- Culture‑rich sailings along the Iberian Peninsula and the coast of France, including multiple overnight stays in cities such as Lisbon, Bordeaux and London.
- Visits to boutique ports like St. Lucia, Cartagena and Bordeaux, with extensive included shore excursion options in each.
Why this matters for ultra-luxury cruising
With strong early demand for Seven Seas Prestige and a full four‑ship orderbook stretching to 2036, Regent is signalling long‑term confidence in the top end of the cruise market. The Prestige‑Class ships are not about bigger waterparks or more cabins; they’re about more space, higher service ratios and deeper inclusions, at a time when affluent travellers are increasingly seeking fewer, better experiences.
If you’re the kind of traveller who values space, service, and not having to think about extras once you’re on board, the evolution of Regent’s Prestige‑Class—and the confirmation of a fourth ship—suggests the coming decade will offer some of the most refined ways yet to see the world by sea.
