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Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that world famous Canyon Ranch®, the leading operator of destination health resorts, will soon operate the spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness facilities on board the line’s fleet of all-suite ultra-luxury ships.

“It gives us great pleasure to welcome the world’s leading luxury spa brand aboard our ships,” said Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Canyon Ranch’s unique approach to lifestyle perfectly complements our brand and the lifestyle of our guests,” he added.

Aboard Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, from the Canyon Ranch at Sea division, will feature a state-of-the-art spa, wellness and fitness facility, plus a luxurious full-service beauty salon. SpaClub will offer the most desirable spa amenities available: massage, body and skin-care treatment rooms, a gym and weight room with cardio and weight training equipment, a juice bar, men’s and women’s locker rooms, thalassotherapy, sauna and steam rooms. [Read more →]

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) and Artful Travelers, a specialty travel and entertainment firm, are inviting guests to join celebrated stars of television’s Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aboard a cruise featuring insightful discussion of politics, current events and world affairs. Regent’s Public Television at Sea cruise, part of its Spotlight Series enrichment program, departs Friday, December 4, aboard the 700-guest all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager.

Extraordinary public broadcasting personalities will speak on a variety of topics ranging from politics to world affairs during the 14-night sailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil through the waters of Latin America and the Caribbean to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Gwen Ifill, the moderator and managing editor of PBS’ acclaimed political program Washington Week and a senior correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, brings her insight and experience to the stage as she discusses current events, her career in the media and her acclaimed new book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.

David Fanning, executive producer and founder of FRONTLINE, will discuss the hard-hitting and in-depth reporting featured on America’s longest-running investigative documentary series on television. Since debuting in 1983, FRONTLINE has won all of the major awards for broadcast journalism, including 39 Emmys.

Charlie Cook, leading political analyst and the publisher of The Cook Political Report, will provide front-line information and analysis on the American political landscape.

Regent’s PTVatSea cruise is offered in partnership with locally based PBS stations and Artful Travelers, which pairs the best of art, culture, entertainment and travel to create extraordinary experiences. PTVatSea guests will enjoy rare opportunities to meet and mingle with their favorite public broadcasting personalities at dinners, cocktail parties, shore excursions and other organized events during both voyages. The cruise will be highlighted by incisive, interactive panel discussions.

December 4 – 18, 2009, Seven Seas Voyager – Gwen Ifill, David Fanning and Charlie Cook highlight the 14-night voyage departing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that will visit Fortaleza, Brazil; Salvador de Bahia, Brazil; Bridgetown, Barbados; St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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The Enrichment philosophy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises is to provide not only an ultra-luxury experience, but one that offers guests fresh perspective and insights into visited destinations.

Featured Luminaries

Regent will often feature special guests and events on our sailings that include lectures by world-renowned experts and award-winning luminaries in their field. For the discerning traveler and worldly adventurer, these sailings are sure to be memorable.

Featured Luminaries: Gwen Ifill, David Fanning and Charlie Cook
This Public Television at Sea cruise features Washington insiders and journalists Gwen Ifill, David Fanning and Charlie Cook.

Featured Luminary: Jean-Michel Cousteau
World-renowned oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau will join us for this sailing. He will offer a series of lectures with videos of his work in the oceans of the world, as well as accompany dives from the ship.

Food, Wine & Spirits

Watch celebrated chefs prepare signature dishes and learn their secret cooking techniques. Sip and savor your way through some of the world’s greatest wine regions and explore fine spirits. Sail the Spice Islands and pleasure all your senses as Regent Seven Seas Cruises delves into the world of the palate.

Le Cordon Bleu Workshop
Since its inception in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has been dedicated to preserving and passing on the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts.

Spotlight on Chocolate
It’s truffles and flourishes of chocolate when our chocolate cruises set sail to fulfill a chocolate lover’s dreams.

Spotlight on Food
As we navigate through exotic regions, one can’t help but dive into the wonders of the food of the area.

Spotlight on Spirits
As we navigate through exotic regions, one can’t help but dive into the wonders of the spirits of the area.

Spotlight on the Senses
As we navigate through exotic regions, we look at how regional spices can flavor our foods, wine, spirits and perfumes, all for the pleasures of the palate.

Spotlight on Wine
As we navigate through exotic regions, one can’t help but dive into the wonders of the wine of the area.

Fine Arts

What better way to truly immerse yourself in a destination and enrich oneself than to learn about culture through an exploration of the arts? These enrichment programs include special guest stars giving lectures on art and photography, top Cabaret and Opera performances, or accomplished local musicians playing for you while you learn their style of dance.

Spotlight on Art
Explore with the expertise of art specialists throughout the voyage and learn about the fantastic art collections of the region.

Spotlight on Cabaret
The artistry of song comes alive on the stages of Regent Seven Seas Cruises when great vocal performers take the spotlight.

Spotlight on Dance
The curtain goes up on another spotlight series cruise as Regent explores the world of dance.

Spotlight on Music
As we navigate through exotic regions, one can’t help but dive into the wonders of the music of the area.

Discovery & Exploration

This special series of cruises focuses on learning and exploring the world around us – all around us. Gain perspective on our environment, rare locations on our planet, and even destinations beyond Earth. Respected scientists and explorers will share their unique perspectives on where we came from and where we are going next.

Spotlight on Discovery
As we navigate through exotic regions, one can’t help but yearn to discover more about the region – both above and below the surface. It’s all yours to discover as Regent Seven Seas turns the spotlight on Discovery.

Spotlight on Public Television at Sea
Join hosts of public broadcasting on a journey of Politics & Current Affairs as well as Art, Theater and Television.

Spotlight on Golf
After practicing your swing onboard, tee off at some of the finest golf courses in the world.

Family Programs

For guests traveling with children or young adults, Regent offers the opportunity for everyone to experience the excitement of exploring the world in a meaningful, enriching way. If you would like to have a reunion on board, Regent can plan special dinners, celebrations and events to bring everyone together and create a lifetime of memories.

Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program
The Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE) Youth Program is a unique, ground-breaking program that introduces young travelers (ages 9 – 17) and their families to extraordinary natural wonders while demonstrating imaginative ways to build environmental sustainability into their lives back home.

Club Mariner Youth Program
For guests who want to travel with their children or grandchildren, Regent’s Club Mariner youth program offers the opportunity for everyone to experience the excitement of exploring the world in a meaningful, enriching way.