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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean Cruises

Experience the elegance and rich history of one of the finest regions in the world, and choose a Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean cruise. Expand your culinary and cultural boundaries, and have the opportunity to see fine art and listen to native music that will leave you wishing for a permanent residence. Try some Greek delicacies in the Greek Isles, or play some fútbol in Spain. Whether that means bicycling through Dubrovnik or sampling the vineyards during a stay in Bordeaux, you’ll be enjoying a true luxury experience onboard a Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean cruise vacation.

Things to Do on a Mediterranean Cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The cities surrounding the Mediterranean have been the origin for many theories, dishes and artists famed the world over. Here you can taste the wines of Bordeaux, explore the great Alhambra and uncover the holy city of Jerusalem.

• Bordeaux and its Surrounding Vineyards (Bordeaux, France) Bordeaux is considered far and wide to be the best region for wine. When you visit you’ll see the expansive vineyards famous to any wine aficionado. On this excursion you’ll stop at a wine estate to learn about the local wine making and try a sample of the praised wine. You’ll also wind your way through the city of Bordeaux to see historic sites.  

• Divine Dalmatian Coastline and Village Life (Split, Croatia) Travel to Trogir, an island where you’ll find stone houses, monasteries and palaces. Walk on a guided tour of this historic town and visit the finest example of sacral architecture, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Then you’ll visit a Dalmatian village and taste the traditional smoked ham and cheese while listening to local music.  

• The Angels and Demons of Rome – Inspired by Dan Brown (Rome, Italy) Explore the sites that inspired best-selling author Dan Brown in his novel Angels and Demons. This gives you a different perspective on the popular sights of Rome. You’ll visit Bernini’s statue, The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, and visit the tomb of Raphael. You’ll also see the Mausoleum of Hadrian before touring St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica.  

• Granada and the Alhambra (Malaga, Spain) Travel by coach to Granada, which was the capital of Spain during the Muslim rule of the 11th century. It is home to the Alhambra, one of the most famous Arab citadels. This complex is filled with history and art, including the National Museum of Hispanic-Muslim Art. It’s here where the famous Water Steps are located.  

• The Island of Delos (Mykonos, Greece) Take a ferry to Delos, the island of light and mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, twin Greek gods. Here you’ll discover a wide array of ruins and mosaics, including five marble lions. The island also includes sanctuaries to Apollo and foreign gods.  

• Eternal Jerusalem (Jerusalem, Israel) Travel the ancient route from Jaffa to Jerusalem leading into the Judean Hills. Then tour Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Then you’ll drive around the city seeing the Knesset building and State Supreme High Court. In the afternoon you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the old city where you’ll see the Jewish Quarter and its Western Wall. Before heading back to your luxury ship you’ll see the tomb of Absalom and Zachariah.  

Top 10 Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean Cruises

• Seven Seas Grandeur 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Eastern CRUISE Departing From Ancona, Italy (May 2024)
• Seven Seas Navigator 9 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain (May 2024)
• Seven Seas Voyager 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Valletta, Malta (May 2024)
• Seven Seas Grandeur 12 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (May 2024)
• Seven Seas Voyager 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Jun 2024 - Nov 2025)
• Seven Seas Grandeur 10 NIGHT Mediterranean CRUISE Departing From Istanbul, Turkey (Jun 2024)
• Seven Seas Voyager 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal (Jun 2024 - Dec 2025)
• Seven Seas Grandeur 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Eastern CRUISE Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jun 2024)
• Seven Seas Grandeur 10 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Jul 2024)
• Seven Seas Grandeur 11 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Monte Carlo, Monaco (Jul 2024)

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean Departure Ports

Learn more about the different departure ports for a Mediterranean cruise with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Your luxurious Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean cruise could embark from any of the following cities:

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

Cape Town, South Africa

See the beautiful sights of Cape Town, South Africa’s most visited city, which offers cruisers natural beauty, plentiful wine, historical significance and a sense of peace.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is a unique city that blends its two distinct influences – from its founding as the Christian capital of Constantinople to the Ottoman ruled Istanbul. Today you can discover both eras and the modern beauty in this thriving city.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Experience the life of the rich and famous with a trip to the glamorous spots of Monte Carlo in the tiny constitutional monarch of Monaco.

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

Trieste, Italy

Sit back and enjoy the sea breezes in Trieste, an Italian city that despite being close to Venice is more akin to Vienna, the capital of the Hapsburg Empire. 

Valletta, Malta

This entire city is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site leaving many historic areas and landmarks to explore during your visit to this impressive capital city.  

Photo Gallery for Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean Cruises

Check out our photo gallery of Mediterranean cruising photos from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Keep in mind, this is just a sample of the sights waiting for you on a luxurious Regent Seven Seas Cruises Mediterranean cruise vacation.

One of many cathedrals in Florence, Italy

Couple enjoys the view of Greece

Seven Seas Mariner off the coast of Greece

Overlooking Greece's Coastline

Chateau Cos D'Estournel in Bordeaux, France

Gardens of the Generalife in Spain

Adriatic island town of Hvar

Holocaust Memorial in Israel

St. Peters Square Vatican in Rome, Italy

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Seven seas grandeur, seven seas splendor, seven seas explorer, seven seas voyager, seven seas mariner, seven seas navigator, review of regent seven seas cruises.

Regent Cruises (officially RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises, rssc.com ) is a top-luxury cruise line and trademarked travel brand (fka "Radisson Seven Seas"). RSSC's current owner is NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) - also the owner of the subsidiaries / sister-brands NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line  and Oceania Cruises . RSSC's headquarters address is "1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334 USA".

The RSSC ships are medium-size top luxury passenger ships, with a capacity of up to 700 guests each, all 6-star rated all-suite all-balcony vessels. Regent offers a generous space-to-guest ratio of over 70, and a staff-to-guest ratio of 1/1,6 - some of the best ratios in the industry. Regent cruise ships offer some of the world's best, all-inclusive luxury cruise deals. These are also among the most expensive cruise vessels in the world.

All Regent ships are named with the prefix "Seven Seas", connotating all the world's oceans. The name is a most proper one, especially for the Voyager - an ex-USSR's Navy ice-class ship-to-be. Bought as a hull, she is now one of the most recognizable top luxury passenger ships, sailing all the Seven Seas of the World.

The Regent brand serves a clientele of predominantly affluent, middle-aged and older travelers, who expect a quiet and relaxing atmosphere and sophistication on board. The brand line is the epitome for impeccable service of the highest standards. RSSC's all-inclusive vacation packages offer care-free world cruising in an ambiance of luxury, quality, and value.

RSSC is well-appreciated also as one of the best cruise brands for families celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The top-luxury RSSC ships enjoy some of the highest passenger loyalty rates.

On June 6, 2022, NCLH announced an expansion of its fleetwide sustainability program "Sail & Sustain". Extending its animal welfare policy, the shipowner is now fully committed to responsible animal food sourcing practices (regarding pork, chicken, eggs, and seafood) within the global fleet's supply chain. The goal is by the year 2025, fleetwide (NCL, Oceania, Regent) to be sourced only cage-free eggs, crate-free pork, certified sustainable seafood, and chicken purchased from American and Canadian suppliers who meet GAP (Global Animal Partnership) standards.

In late-June 2022, RSSC announced a new Italian menu to be introduced in November 2023 (on the newbuild Grandeur ) and later rolled out fleetwide. The new menu (developed for the Italian restaurant chain Sette Mari) includes items like Bruschetta al pomodoro (tomato), Cavatelli ai frutti di mare (filled pasta), Zucchini alla poverella, Insalata di Panzanella (bread salad) alla Masseria Salamina (17th-century castle in Fasano), Cozze gratinate al forno (stuffed mussels), Branzino in agrodolce (spigola in sweet-and-sour sauce), Pasticcini alla mandorle (Sicilian baked sweets), Chef Nino's Cioppino (fish stew), focaccia con pomodorini (Italian flat bread made with olive oil and flavoured with herbs).

Since January 2023, RSSC's President is Andrea DeMarco, who succeeded Jason Montague. Regent's and Oceania's Presidents both report to NCL's President (currently Harry Sommer).

In 2023 was launched the "Epicurean Perfection" culinary program grouping specially curated "Epicurean Spotlight Voyages". On select sailings, RSSC schedules food & wine-themed shipboard and land-based events like culinary-themed land tours and onboard cooking classes, tastings and food & wine pairings hosted by celebrity chefs and held at the ship's specialty restaurants.

Ship refurbishments

In January 2016, an USD 125 million drydock refurbishment plan was revealed for 3 ships in the RSSC fleet. The aim was to bring the vessels in line with the new Seven Seas Explorer (launched in 2016). The 2-year fleet upgrade plan started with the smallest 490-passenger Seven Seas Navigator (April 2016). Seven Seas Voyager was next (2016), followed by Seven Seas Mariner (2017).

The list of numerous onboard renovations included refurbishing of most public spaces, a complete redesign of all staterooms, ship technology, and equipment upgrades. After the fleet renovation program was completed, RSSC started offering free unlimited Internet and Wi-Fi to all cruise passengers (regardless of cabin categories).

As a top-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line, RSSC provides deals inclusive of beverages (including fine wines and premium spirits) and all-inclusive cruise fares (with roundtrip airfare, shore excursions, gratuities included). The line's newly expanded shore excursions program offers complimentary 3-night land tours in new locations (Cape Town South Africa, Hong Kong, and Beijing China, Angkor Wat Cambodia). The experience features African safaris, China's Great Wall, an elephant camp in Thailand.

On February 11, 2019, RSSC announced its partnership with Vero Water (eco-friendly bottled water supplier) to eliminate all single-use plastic bottles fleetwide. In the period April-June 2019, all Regent cruise liners were outfitted with Vero Water (onboard purification) systems eliminating ~2 million plastic bottles annually. Project's implementation schedule for 2019 included the ships Voyager (April 5), Explorer (April 8), Mariner (June 5) and Navigator (June 18). All RSSC cruise customers are provided complimentary with re-useable Vero Water bottles (Regent-branded, 1 per person) to be used ashore and after the voyage to take home as a souvenir.

Follows a list of common features regarding the RSSC line's vessels:

• Owner/operator (Regent Seven Seas)
• Hallmark ("The Regent Experience")
• Registry/ Flag (Bahamas), ship class (Single)
• Private Island ( Princess Cays )
• Dining options: Compass Rose main restaurant (open seating), 2-3 alternative restaurants, 24hr room service.
• Dress-Code: day Casual, Formal evenings - men (dark suit/dinner jacket), ladies (cocktail dress), tipping free.
• SPA services by "Canyon Ranch", sauna-steam-fitness, casino, 1 outdoor pool (2-3 Jacuzzis)
• All-Suite ships. Regent cruise suites sizes range from 23 to 112m2, with a large living area, walk-in closet, safe, refrigerator, minibar, marble bathroom (full-size bathtub, separate shower), King-size beds (lowest categories with twin-beds converting to Queen), Butler-service for Penthouse and higher.

Among RSSC boats' best features are:

• All-suite, all-balcony spacious luxurious accommodations (higher categories are butler-served). Highly personalized and attentive service, tipping-free environment.
• Single open-seating dining in "Compass Rose" and "La Veranda", gourmet cuisine. Alternative dining venues (including "Signatures", operated by Le Cordon Bleu of Paris, and "Prime 7")
• Spa and fitness by "Canyon Ranch SpaClub", complimentary steam room and sauna. Tennis courts, outdoor pools, walking/ jogging tracks. Complimentary 24-hour room service, 24-hour complimentary Coffee Corner.
• European-style casino, library, nightclubs, and themed lounges, spacious public areas. Cabaret-style revues, special shows. Enrichment programs (with guest lecturers)
• "Club Mariner" youth program (ages 5 to 17), available during the summer months, and on the holiday trips to Alaska, Bermuda, the Baltic and the Caribbean.
• "Regent Travel Concierge" (exotic shore excursions). Port-intensive itineraries. Includes a travel agent finder.

In 2019, RSSC introduced fleetwide an innovative plant-based menu items. Beginning October 1 (2019), over 200 plant-based gourmet cuisine specialties are available for ordering at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Naturally, the upgraded shipboard menus target mainly vegetarian and vegan passengers. The new dishes include:

• Wild Mushroom Tart with Brittle Pie Crust, Red Pepper Coulis and Mushroom Duxelles
• Falafel Fritters with Harissa Mayo, Mint, Capers, and Cucumber
• Summer Berry Pudding Chantilly
• Spiced Potato and Green Pea Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
• The upgrade also included adding themed cuisines (Greek, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian / Korean, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai), light salads and soups, Power Bowls, Poke Bowls, home-made pasta and noodles, decadent desserts (like Peach and Blueberry Cobbler with Cornmeal-Almond Topping).

According to statistics, 9 of 10 plant-based meals are eaten by no-vegans, and luxury travelers are increasingly interested in plant-based fare. RSSC's 200 plant-based food selections are integrated into ship's daily menus, instead of listed on separate menus. The offerings were developed by the company's VP of Food and Beverage - Bernhard Klotz, in cooperation with celebrity chef Christophe Berg.

• Built (1999), Builder (T. Mariotti, Italy)
• Capacity (490+340 passengers+crew)
• Cabins (252, balconied 216, all-suite, all-oceanview)
• Accommodation types and sizes (balcony-included, 6 suite categories, ranging from 28 to 49 m2) - 36 Window Suites (decks 5-6, 301ft2), 158 Balcony Suites (decks 6-7-8-9, 301 ft2), 40 Penthouse Suites (decks 10-11, 301 ft2), 10 Navigator Suites (deck 9, 448 ft2), 4 Grand Suites (decks 7-8, 539 ft2), 4 Master Suites (decks 9-10, 920 ft2)
• Technics: tonnage 28,550 GRT, length 172m, width 25m, draft 7m, 13 decks, speed 36km/h
• The vessel has no sisters, its hull being constructed in the former USSR (Russia) as an ice-class naval vessel. It was purchased by RSSC and finished in Genoa Italy .
• Built (2001)
• passenger capacity (700), staff and crew (445)
• cabins - 354 balconied suites, 8 suite categories, ranging from 23 to 112 m2)
• cabin types and sizes (balcony-included, 8 suite categories, ranging from 23 to 112 m2) - 262 Deluxe Suites (decks 7-8-9-10, 252 ft2), 60 Penthouse Suites (decks 8-910-11, 376 ft2), 12 Horizon Suites (deck 7-8-9-10, 359 ft2), 2 fwd Seven Seas Suites (deck 10, 505 ft2), 8 aft Seven Seas Suites (decks 7-8-9-10, 561 ft2), 2 Grand Suites (deck 11, 623 ft2), 6 Mariner Suites (decks 8-9-10, 650 ft2), 2 Master Suites (deck 9, 1204 ft2)
• ship specifications tonnage 48,075 GRT, length 216m, width 28m, draft 6m, 8 decks, 5 elevators, speed 37km/h
• The world's first with all-suite, all-balcony cabins, and the world's first to feature a "Le Cordon Bleu of Paris" restaurant at sea.
• Built (2003)
• Capacity (700+447 passengers+crew)
• Cabins (Cabins (354 balconied suites, accommodation types, and sizes equal with those of the Mariner ship)
• Technics: tonnage 42,363 GRT, length 204m, width 29m, draft 7m, 9 decks, 5 lifts, speed 37 km/h
• The world's 2nd all-suite, all-balcony ship. and the world's 2nd to feature a "Le Cordon Bleu of Paris" restaurant (after her sister-ship Mariner).

(Explorer class/newest) EXPLORER , SPLENDOR , GRANDEUR

• Year-Built: 2016 (Explorer), 2020 (Splendor), 2023 (Grandeur)
• Builder (Fincantieri, Italy)
• Capacity (738+542 / passengers+crew)
• Cabins (369 balconied suites, 16 suite categories)
• Technics: tonnage 56,000 GRT, length 224m, width 31m, draft 7m, 10 decks, 8 lifts, speed 37 km/h

These are RSSC's largest ships as well as the world's most expensive luxury passenger ships, also having the largest Suite at sea.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021

Due to the COVID pandemic, NCLH's entire fleet (all vessels of the brands NCL-Norwegian, RSSC-Regent and Oceania) is with an expanded cancellation policy.

All bookings on pre-scheduled itineraries (departures March 14, 2020, through May 31, 2021) were given the option to cancel (up to 48 hours prior departure) without penalties. All affected bookings received a full refund (100%) in FCC (future cruise credit) transferred to a booking made within 1 year (any itinerary, fleetwide) from the canceled departure date. RSSC's Regent Reassurance policy was expanded to offer penalty-free cancellations (for any reason) up to 15 days prior departure with full refunds (100%) in FCC.

Eventually, NCLH canceled all RSSC cruises leaving between March 14, 2020, and mid-September 2021.

Operations resumed in 2021-2022 with the ships SPLENDOR (Sept 11, 2021/Around Britain from Southampton UK, follows a Mediterranean mini-season), EXPLORER (Oct 16, 2021/Mediterranean from Venice), NAVIGATOR (March 9, 2022/Caribbean from Miami and Barbados), MARINER (Dec 18, 2021/Panama Canal from Miami to San Francisco), VOYAGER (March 26, 2022/Mediterranean from Civitavecchia-Rome).

Itinerary of Regent Seven Seas Cruises

The RSSC vessels call on 300+ ports worldwide (including Antarctica ). They sail to the most exotic sea ship travel destinations, with almost unlimited shore excursions. The class of these vessels allows visiting more intimate ports, not accessible to larger ones, though they sail on relatively longer itineraries - from 1 week to almost 3-month cruises.

RSSC's destinations include:

• World Cruises/Around the World Voyages are operated since 2002.
• Europe, Alaska, New England USA and Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean
• Panama Canal transits , Mexico, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Asia Pacific
• South America, Africa, India, and both polar regions (Arctic and Antarctic)

World Cruise 2026 (Seven Seas Mariner)

On March 22, 2023, was opened for booking RSSC's ever-longest World Voyage (themed "The Sense of Adventure") planned for the Mariner ship .

The 154-night (5-month-long) itinerary departs from Miami (Florida USA) on January 10, 2026, includes 431 free tours/shore excursions, and visits 77 destinations (ports and islands, including 16 overnight ports and 47 UNESCO sites) in 41 countries on 6 continents. The route includes 3 new for RSSC ports - two islands in New Caledonia (Lifou, Mare) and Indonesia's Waingapu (on Sumba Island/East Nusa Tenggara).

Prices varied between USD 95,000 per person with double occupancy (Deluxe Veranda) and USD 266,500 pp (Master Suite).

Epicurean Voyages 2023-2024-2025 (food and wine-themed RSSC cruises)

The 2023-introduced "Epicurean Perfection" culinary program groups specially curated "Epicurean Spotlight Voyages" which focus on food & wine-themed shipboard and land-based events.

Next are listed the voyages/ships announced by RSSC in late-February 2023 when the new program was promoted.

• (departure October 30, 2023/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight with Chef Fearing" is attended by William Dean Fearing (1955-born American celebrity chef).
• (departure November 6, 2023/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Honig Wineries" includes a land tour to Honig Vineyard & Winery in Rutherford (CA USA).
• (departure March 9, 2024/ship Seven Seas Voyager) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Caldwell Vineyard" includes a land tour to Caldwell Vineyard in Napa (CA USA).
• (departure April 14, 2024/ship Seven Seas Splendor) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with CAST Wines" includes a land tour to CAST Wines estate in Geyserville (CA USA).
• (departure May 8, 2024/ship Seven Seas Voyager) "Epicurean Spotlight on Wine with Sbragia Family Vineyards" includes a land tour to Sbragia Family Vineyards estate in Geyserville (CA USA).
• (departure August 14, 2024/ship Seven Seas Grandeur) "Epicurean Spotlight with Chef Tommaso and Celebrity John O'Hurley" is attended by Tommaso Barletta (1955-born Italian chef, owner of "Tuscany il Ristorante" in Westlake Village CA USA, also the President and CEO of Rustico Food Inc) and John George O'Hurley Jr (1954-born American actor/comedian, game show host and TV personality).
• (departure March 31, 2025/ship Seven Seas Explorer) "Epicurean Spotlight with ZAP: Zinfandel Advocates and Producers" includes an excursion to Grass Valley (CA USA).

These exclusive experiences are scheduled for select voyages only and include culinary-themed land tours and onboard food & wine pairing, cooking classes and tastings hosted at the ship's specialty restaurants.

RSSC 2024-2025-2026 deployment

In August 2022 RSSC announced "2024-2025 Voyage Collection".

The schedule listed 160 itineraries (on all continents) ranging between 7-night and 150-night (Away in Wonder World Cruise 2025/4x Grand Voyages), 2x 14-night Alaskan sailings, and other popular regions like Western Europe and the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, New England USA and Canada.

Seven Seas Grandeur 's inaugural season is in the Mediterranean (starting July 2024), follows a Transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to NYC New York.

In May-September 2024, Seven Seas Explorer has scheduled 15x 7-night and 2x 14-night Alaskan voyages (between Seward AK and Vancouver BC Canada). The season ends with the Transpacific relocation from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Tokyo) in September.

In April 2023, Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled 5 new Grand Voyages for the line's 2025-2026 collection. The sailings onboard 4 ships of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet are due to cruise itineraries across 5 continents and a total of 194 ports of call with destinations like Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand.

Regent has expanded their Grand Voyage collection to include five sailings in 2025-2026 due to the increasing popularity of extended luxury cruising. The prices for these voyages start at $44,999 per guest, and guests can choose from up to 589 free shore excursions and up to 9 overnight port stays.

The five sailings include the Grand Arctic Adventure, which is an 83-night voyage from  New York  to  Barcelona  on Seven Seas Mariner. The Grand Cultural Quest is a 117-night journey from New York to Barcelona on Seven Seas Mariner, with stops in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The Grand Continental Sojourn is an 84-night voyage from Barcelona to  Sydney  on Seven Seas Navigator, with stops in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The Grand Asia Exploration is a 61-night voyage from  Auckland  to  Tokyo  on Seven Seas Explorer, and the Indian Ocean Odyssey is a 64-night voyage from Mauritius to  Rome , with stops in Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.

Regent Seven Seas’ 2025-2026 Grand Voyages include:

Sail on the Seven Seas Mariner on an 83-night Grand Arctic Adventure, where you journey from the eastern shores of North America to European ports, taking in awe-inspiring landscapes and enjoying overnights in  Reykjavik ,  Oslo ,  Amsterdam , and  Bordeaux . Or embark on a 117-night Grand Cultural Quest, which takes you on a journey through Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Arctic, with stops in Greece, France, Egypt, and  Jerusalem (Ashdod) , among others.

Experience the Grand Continental Sojourn, an 84-night journey from Barcelona to Sydney aboard the luxurious Seven Seas Navigator. This voyage takes you to Morocco, the Canary Islands,  Cape Town , Madagascar, Seychelles, Oman, Qatar, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia.

Or, discover Asia on the 61-night Grand Asia Exploration Grand Voyage from Auckland to Tokyo on the Seven Seas Explorer. This voyage takes you through New Zealand, Australia, Bali,  Singapore , the Philippines, and more, with overnights in  Melbourne ,  Bangkok ,  Ho Chi Minh City ,  Shanghai , and  Osaka .

Join the 64-day Indian Ocean Odyssey journey, which takes you on a discovery of the Southeast coast of Africa, Arabia, the Mediterranean, Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Depart from  Port Louis , Mauritius, and indulge in the fare and flair of the Mediterranean with overnight stays in Tanzania, South Africa, Seychelles, and Egypt.

Finally, join the 2026 World Cruise – The Sense of Adventure – which embarks from  PortMiami, Florida , and discovers incredible destinations in the Americas, South Pacific, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and Europe. You can explore 77 ports of call in 41 countries across 6 continents and sail for 154 nights on the Seven Seas Mariner, covering 39,911 nautical miles over more than 5 months. Enjoy 426 free shore excursions and 16 in-port overnight stays to explore fascinating locales such as  Bora Bora, French Polynesia ;  Darwin, Australia ; and  Walvis Bay, Namibia , and access to 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In June 2023, RSSC opened for booking Voyage Collection 2025-2026, grouping 164 new itineraries (including 9 in Africa and Arabia) and 29 maiden ports. For the first time, Regent's guest can embark in Doha Qatar and Port Louis Mauritius .

The itinerary durations vary from 7 nights to the 154-night World Cruise 2026 , along with 5 Grand Voyages. Among the highlights are 5 new ports in Madagascar and 2 Panama Canal transits on Seven Seas Grandeur . As part of the experience, passengers enjoy 'Included Unlimited Shore Excursions' at each port, and the collection includes 124 overnight stays in destinations like  Istanbul ,  Bangkok , and  Luxor .

The 2025 season for the latest addition to the fleet, Seven Seas Grandeur, commences with sailings in the Mediterranean. Grandeur then embarks on a northern Europe season, followed by a return to the Mediterranean in autumn. Finally, she concludes the year with a transatlantic voyage from  Barcelona  to  PortMiami , exploring the Caribbean during the winter.

Seven Seas Splendor offers Mediterranean cruises before departing from Barcelona in August to reach Montréal, featuring Canada and New England itineraries. Subsequently, the ship is expected to head to the Caribbean and South America for the winter season.

Seven Seas Explorer  is due to start her 2025-2026 Voyage Collection in Alaska and continue on to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Seven Seas Voyager  is due to navigate the Mediterranean and northern Europe, then proceed to the Middle East in December 2025, before venturing to the Indian Ocean and South Africa.

Seven Seas Mariner  is to be stationed in the Caribbean, followed by northern Europe and the Mediterranean, and concluding with a return to the Caribbean. On January 10th, 2026, Seven Seas Mariner embarks on "The Sense of Adventure," Regent's 154-night World Cruise for 2026.

Seven Seas Navigator offers sailings in the Mediterranean and northern Europe before heading to Africa and the Middle East. In December 2025, Navigator will sail to the Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, followed by a journey through the South Pacific before returning to the Mediterranean.

RSSC cruises to Cuba

RSSC was the only North American luxury travel brand that was granted permission to offer cruises to Cuba. More visits to the unique Caribbean island country were added for season 2020, but the schedule was canceled due to the pandemic.

Note: According to the current Cuban law, US citizens of Cuban origin (born in Cuba) are not allowed to visit the island country (including on cruise ships). Regardless of their US citizenship status, Cuban-born Americans were denied booking on cruise itineraries visiting ports in Cuba. However, the situation changed in April 2016, after Carnival Corporation negotiated with the Cuban government for allowing ships with Cuban-born passengers, as such US citizens are allowed to visit the country on USA-Cuba charter flights. The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba cruises in May 2016.

Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. Previously, air travel from the USA to Cuba was thought charter flights only.

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Mediterranean Cruise Maps

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Those who love to cruise the Mediterranean recognize the diversity of the countries and the ports of call, but the vast history, art, and breadth of knowledge coming from this region of the world are mind-boggling. All of these factors make the Mediterranean Sea a marvelous cruise destination!

Twenty-three countries spanning three continents surround the Mediterranean. Some countries like Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and Turkey have many ports of call. Others like Croatia, Slovenia, and Morocco are just discovering what cruise tourism can do to help their economies. Finally, some countries are "off the beaten path" for cruise tourism, but you might be able to find a small or boutique cruise ship if you are determined to visit them.

Note: Since some Mediterranean cruises stopover in Portugal, it is included in this collection, even though it is not on the Mediterranean.

If you do a survey of which Mediterranean country is the most popular with travelers, there is a good chance that Italy will be the easy winner.

Italy's location in the center of the Mediterranean means that it gets included in many Mediterranean cruises. Cruise ships often embark or disembark in Civitavecchia , the port nearest Rome; Venice , Genoa, or Savona. The most popular ports of call in Italy are Genoa , Portofino, Livorno (Florence, Tuscany, and Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples (Capri, Pompeii , Mt. Vesuvius, Amalfi Coast), Messina (Sicily, Taormina), and Venice.

Some of the smaller cruise ships will port at Portovenere or one of the Italian cities on the east coast such as Bari.

Vatican City (Holy See)

Vatican City, or the Holy See, is a separate country located within Rome.

Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Cathedral, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel . Cruise ships porting at Civitavecchia, the port nearest Rome, provide easy access to Vatican City. Since Rome has a major airport, many cruise ships embark or disembark in Rome.

France is a favorite country for many travelers, and ocean-going cruise ships visit France from the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, or the English Channel.

France has several popular ports of call on the Mediterranean, including Nice , Cannes , Marseille , and Villefranche . Almost all of the large, mid-sized, and small cruise lines sailing the Mediterranean include French Riviera ports of call.

Monte Carlo, the capital city of the very small country of Monaco, is one of the richest cities in the world.

Cruise ships sailing the eastern Mediterranean, especially small and mid-sized ships, often include Monte Carlo and Monaco as a port of call.

Spain has several popular ports of call, including Barcelona, the busiest cruise ship port in the Mediterranean.

Almost all cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean have an itinerary that includes Spain. Many cruise ships embark and/or disembark in popular Barcelona . Other cruise ship favorites in Spain include Malaga, the port nearest Granada , and Cadiz, the port nearest Seville and Jerez.

In addition to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands of Mallorca , Minorca, and Ibiza are also excellent cruise destinations. These sun-kissed Mediterranean islands have long been a favorite of northern Europeans; however, cruise ship passengers also enjoy visiting them.

Portugal is not​ located on the Mediterranean, but many cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean have ports of call in Portugal or use the city as an embarkation point.

Portugal is a lovely small country on the Atlantic Ocean. Cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean often use Lisbon as an embarkation or disembarkation port. Other ships port in Lisbon when cruising from the Mediterranean to northern Europe.

The island of Madeira , off the coast of Lisbon, is an overnight sailing from the capital. This island is beautiful and advertises eternal springtime weather.

Morocco has ports of call on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Morocco is less than 20 miles from Spain and can be seen from Gibraltar on a clear day.

Cruise ships often port in Casablanca, Tangier , or Agadir when stopping over in Morocco. Cruise passengers can take overland trips to​ Marrakech in the interior, but it usually involves an overnight stay away from the ship. 

Gibraltar is a very small country at the tip of Spain. Its citizens are very proud of their British heritage.

Many cruise ships on western Mediterranean cruises or those repositioning between northern Europe and the Mediterranean include Gibraltar as a port of call. Gibraltar is a great place to spend a day with something to interest everyone--history, natural wonders, and those marvelous Barbary apes!

Croatia is a beautiful country on the Adriatic Sea, with the Dalmatian Islands and interesting history. Cruise ships have now discovered Croatia.

Most cruise lines -- large, mid-sized, and small -- that sail the Mediterranean include one or more ports of call in Croatia.  Dubrovnik is the main port, but small ships also port all along the coast or at one of the many Dalmatian Islands. Hvar, Split, Korcula, and Zadar are all popular ports of call for the smaller luxury ships.

Dubrovnik is a wonderful old walled city right on the Mediterranean, and learning about the recent history of the Balkans is a terrific learning experience.

Greece's many islands , numerous harbors, and sunny Mediterranean weather make it a perfect cruise destination.

Greece and the Greek Islands are some of the most popular cruise destinations in the Mediterranean. Cruise ships sailing the eastern Mediterranean often visit Athens (Piraeus), Olympia, or some of the diverse Greek Isles.

Turkey is located in the far northeastern Mediterranean. Sailing through the Bosphorus at Istanbul, cruise ships enter the Black Sea.

Istanbul is the most popular port of call in Turkey, but many cruise ships also stopover in Kusadasi, which is near the ancient city of Ephesus. Other ports of call in Turkey include Kas and Antalya near Perge.

The island of Malta is found in the south-central Mediterranean. Its strategic location has led to its key role in several wars throughout history.

Several cruise ships include Valletta, Malta as a port of call on their Mediterranean cruise itineraries. The city of Valletta has a monochromatic look of all sandstone. It's very intriguing.

Limassol in the Greek Cypriot part of Cyprus is the main port of Cyprus. Celebrity, Costa, and Royal Caribbean all have cruises with Cypriot ports of call.

Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean and has long been a source of controversy between Greece and Turkey, both of whom claim the island. Cyprus is currently divided in half. Its history dates back to Roman times, but Cyprus also played an important role during many wars, including the Crusades and World War II.

Although Albania's economy is growing, the country is still one of Europe's poorest. However, more cruise ships port in Albania than what you might expect.

Albania is located in the Eastern Mediterranean across the Adriatic Sea from Italy. Eastern Mediterranean cruise itineraries sailing from Venice or Athens sometimes include Albanian ports.

Montenegro is one of the previous Yugoslav republics on the Adriatic Coast north of Albania.

Only a few cruise ships visit Montenegro, but that number is bound to increase as travelers discover the beautiful coastline. Kotor is the primary port, and Viking Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, and Silversea Cruises all include the country of Montenegro on Eastern Mediterranean cruises.

Slovenia is located on the Adriatic Sea south of Croatia. Only a small part of the country is on the coastline and Koper is the major port.

Viking Cruises, Holland America Line, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises include Koper, Slovenia as a port of call on some of its Adriatic Cruises.

Tartous is the main cruise port in Syria. Due to the current tensions in the middle east, no mainstream cruise lines currently port in Syria.

Until the Lebanon-Israeli war in 2006, Beirut was one of the eastern Med's most popular ports. No cruise ships currently include Lebanon on their itineraries.

Algiers, with a total population of about 3 million residents, is Algeria's largest city and the capital of the country. Algiers is the primary port of call.

Tunisia is on the northern coast of Africa and the capital of Tunis features the Bardo Museum , and the ruins of Carthage are nearby.

Israel is located in Asia on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. Haifa, near Nazareth, is the most popular Israeli port.

Cruise ships sailing the eastern Mediterranean or on cruises between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea sometimes include ports of call such as Haifa or Tel Aviv in Israel. 

Tripoli, Libya , on the northern coast of Africa, was a cruise ship port of call until the 2012 terrorist attacks.

Most of Egypt is located in Africa, but the Sinai Peninsula is in Asia. The Suez Canal separates the two continents.

For a country mostly covered with desert, Egypt has many cruise options. Cruise ships sailing the southern or eastern Mediterranean usually port at either Alexandria or Port Said. Cruisers can travel to Cairo to see the Pyramids and Sphinx on full-day shore excursions.

Cruises to the Red Sea usually stopover at Sharm el-Sheikh (spelled Sharm ash Shaykh on this map) for excursions into the desert, St. Catherine's Monastery, or for diving into the brilliant, clear Red Sea. Red Sea cruises also might stop at either Al Grahdaqah or Safaga (spelled Bur Safajah on this map) to enable passengers to go into Luxor on either a full day or overnight excursion.

A description of Egyptian cruises would not be complete without a reference to Nile River cruises , which usually travel between Luxor and the high dam at Aswan, and often include the option of a day trip to Abu Simbel. Over 300 river ships sail the Nile, so there are plenty of options for Nile River cruises.

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We are the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. We are also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are part of MSC Group , the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. We employ over 30,000 staff globally and sell cruise holidays in many countries around the world. Each of our highly qualified masters draws on the company’s experience to navigate our fleet of ships.

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At MSC Cruises, our love for the sea goes back many generations. And we are eager to pass this passion on to future generations. That’s why we are dedicated to making each of our cruises a voyage of discovery and unforgettable emotions for every guest. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience, where you can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programs and the latest user-friendly technology on board.  With our cruises you can decide where to go and for how long. Choose among the best cruise destinations, with a wide variety of itineraries mapped to reveal the sights, sounds and flavors of the world's most intriguing cultures. Our ships sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (visiting also Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our private island in the Bahamas). Our seasonal itineraries include Northern Europe, South America, southern Africa, Asia, North America, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Red Sea.

We want you to discover the world in absolute style, comfort and safety. That’s why we are constantly expanding and improving our fleet, not only to give you a greater choice of destinations, but also to offer you an amazing state-of-art cruising experience wherever you go. We have a modern fleet of vessels combined with a sizable future global investment portfolio of new ships. The current ships across our classes of ship include: MSC World Europa , the first MSC World Class ship introduces a completely new, ground-breaking platform that brings together innovative technologies and industry-first design features including its unique Y-shape. MSC World Europa, delivered in November 2022, is the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises’ fleet and one of  the most environmentally advanced to date. MSC World America  will be the second in the cruise line’s innovative World Class when she launches in 2025, offering contemporary cruising in the Caribbean from Miami, with new, immersive and unique experiences at sea.  MSC Virtuosa , is one of our latest ship of our fleet, delivered in February 2021. With a total guest capacity of 6,334 passengers, she is the largest ship in the MSC Cruises global fleet. Her sister ship MSC Grandiosa  (from the Meraviglia Plus Class), came into service in November 2019. The smaller sister ships MSC Meraviglia  and MSC Bellissima  were the first two Meraviglia Class ships that came into service in 2017 and 2019. In 2023 another ship, MSC Euribia , powered by LNG joined the Meraviglia Plus Class fleet. MSC Seaside (2017) and MSC Seaview  (2018) rewrite the rule book of cruise ship design, blending indoor and outdoor areas to connect guests with the sea like never before. With a guest capacity over 5000 passengers, MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview add a game-changing element to MSC our fleet. Two additional larger Seaside EVO ships, representing a further enhancement of the prototype, will have a capacity of 5,632 guests. The first one, MSC Seashore , was delivered in 2021. Her sister ship, MSC Seascape  joined in December 2022. The four Fantasia Class ships – MSC Preziosa  (2013), MSC Divina  (2012), MSC Splendida  (2009) and MSC Fantasia  (2008) – are large-size and modern ships. MSC Preziosa and MSC Divina can accommodate 4,345 guests, while MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia carry 4,363 guests. The Musica Class ships MSC Magnifica  (2010), MSC Poesia  (2008), MSC Orchestra  (2007) and MSC Musica  (2006) carry around 3,000 guests each. The fleet is completed by the Lirica Class ships – MSC Sinfonia  (2005), MSC Armonia  (2004), MSC Opera  (2004) and MSC Lirica  (2003) – each carrying around 2,000 guests. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025.

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We have long been committed to environmental stewardship with a long-term goal to achieve zero emissions for our operations. We are also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide.  

Our commitment to sustainability goes above and beyond our efforts to reduce our environmental impact. It is also reflected in the way we support our employees and those who choose to travel with us, as well as how we interact with our partners and the communities and places we visit. 

This second phase investment plan is increased from €5.1 billion to €9 billion with the signing of a letter of intent to build a further four World class ships.

This second phase investment plan rose to €9 billion with the signing of a letter of intent to build a further four World class ships, each using liquified natural gas as energy source.

We consolidate our second fleet expansion plan with orders for two additional Seaside ships and a fifth Meraviglia vessel, bringing the total investment for the 2014-2026 period to €11.6 billion.

MSC Cruises consolidates its second fleet expansion plan with orders for two additional Seaside ships and a fifth Meraviglia vessel, bringing the total investment for the 2014-2026 period to €11.6 billion. Due to be delivered in 2021 and 2023, the two Seaside EVO ships will present an evolution of the successful Seaside platform and have a capacity of 5,646 guests. The fifth Meraviglia ship, which was delivered in 2023, has a capacity for 6,334 guests. Like the World class ships, she is equipped with a of LNG-powered engines.

Completion of MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore and strengthening our commitment to sustainability.

Despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic two new cruise ships joined our fleet in 2021 – MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore. We also advanced with our ambitions to grow our portfolio of cruise terminals, which allow us to anchor our presence in marquee homeports and offer the best service to guests while enabling us to foster a front-to-end integrated experience. In November, we opened the doors of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban, South Africa. We also obtained final clearance to start building our exclusive cruise terminals in Barcelona and Miami as key embarkation ports in the western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. In 2021, we also took an important step forward on our journey to ustainability and reinforced our desire to be an industry leader in this field.

Delivery of MSC World Europa, the first LNG-powered ship of our fleet and introduced technologies to reduce our impact on the environment.

In 2022 we were delighted that we finally saw the restart of the entire fleet and progressively and safely ease Covid restrictions. We also continued to make significant progress along our sustainability journey. Over the year, we launched two new ships. In October, we took delivery of the MSC World Europa, the first to be LNG-powered. It features a pilot solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and incorporates a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system – which reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90% by converting the gas into nitrogen and water – and shore-to-ship power connectivity, which allows MSC World Europa to minimise engine use at ports wherever the portside infrastructure is available. In November, we took delivery of the MSC Seascape MSC Protectours, our dedicated excursions that are specifically designed to educate our guests and promote responsible tourism and responsible travel become more widely available. 

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The MSC Foundation was founded in 2018 to lead and coordinate these conservation and humanitarian commitments worldwide, developing the longstanding philanthropic partnerships of all the MSC Group companies and launching many new initiatives.  

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Grab a barista-made coffee, check the headlines of international newspapers or choose from a variety of handmade pastries in our cozy café which is open throughout the day.

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Located on Deck 11 aft, guests take in stunning ocean views while enjoying elegant breakfast and lunch buffets in the chic indoor dining room or al fresco on the shaded, open-air deck.

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LES HORS D’oeUVRES

*saumon fumé balik, salade de crabe d’alaska, soufflé aux fromages, escargots à l’ail façon chartreuse, tarte tatin aux artichauts, *steak tartare et caviar, *terrine de foie gras au sauternes, mesclun et chips de légumes, salade de betteraves et vinaigrette aux truffes, bisque de homard à l’armagnac, consommé chartreuse, velouté de champignons à la truffe, les poissons, *sole grenobloise, *filet de flétan, barigoule de fenouil, tapenade citron-artichaut, olive verte, *coquilles saint-jacques poêlées et chorizo, *queue de homard rôtie, mousseline de saint jacques, asperges, bouillon d’amandes, les viandes, *filet de canard aux navets et cerises, suprême de volaille aux morilles, *filet de veau, endives braisées, condiment raisin aigre-doux, jus de veau aux noix, *tournedos de boeuf grillé rossini, brioche, royale à la truffe, foie gras pôelé, sauce périgourdine, *carré d’agneau en persillade, le plat vegetarien, asperges blanches de sologne gratinées à la viennoise, les accompagnements, creamy mashed potatoes, pommes gaufrettes, steamed rice.

• Sautéed Mushrooms

Chickpea Fritters

Haricots verts, les desserts, les fromages affinés, opéra maison, tarte fine aux pommes, rose à la chartreuse, bavarois aux citrons de menton, crème brûlée à la vanille de tahiti, île flottante, glace et sorbet maison.

• Heidsieck Monopole Brut, Champagne
• Le Domaine Saget Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley
• Domaine Bizet Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley
• Saint Fleurin Mâcon-Villages, Chardonnay, Burgundy
• Levert Frères Chablis, Chardonnay, Burgundy
• Jean-Paul Paquet Château de Chaintre Pouilly-Fuissé, Chardonnay, Burgundy
• Levert Frères Pouilly-Fuissé, Chardonnay, Burgundy
• Gérard Bertrand Tautavel Grand Terroir, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, South of France
• Château Lamothe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux
• Château de Parenchère Cuvée Raphaël, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux
• Château Haut-Bourcier Bordeaux Cuvée Estuaire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux
• Château Bousquet, Côtes de Bourg, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Bordeaux
• Maison Foucher Chinon La Vigne en Veron, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley
• M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage La Petite Ruche, Syrah, Rhône Valley
• Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Rhône Valley

Dessert Wine: Connoisseur Selection

• Dame-Jeanne-Gérard Bertrand Banyuls, Vin Doux Naturel, South of France | 12
• Grand Marnier
• D.O.M. Bénédictine
• St. Germain

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Fish & seafood, traditional shrimp cocktail, alaskan crab & avocado, *norwegian style gravlax, lobster bisque, iberico ham, *black angus beef carpaccio, gratinated escargots, *pan-seared foie gras, *soft poached egg & black truffle, soup & salad, seasonal fresh fruit cup, mixed garden greens, classic caesar salad, san marzano tomato soup, design your entrée, fish & seafood.

• *Jumbo Shrimp
• *Lobster Tail
• *King Sea Scallops
• *Salmon Fillet
• Whole Dover Sole
• Branzino or Fresh Fish of the Day

SUGGESTED SAUCES

• Garlic-Herb Butter
• Hollandaise
• Lemon Cream
• Beurre Blanc
• Caper Butter
• Creamy Herb
• *Black Angus New York Strip Steak
• *Black Angus Rib Eye Steak
• *Black Angus Filet Mignon
• *New Zealand Lamb Chops
• *Marcho Farms Veal Medallions
• Roasted Half Chicken
• Smithfield Pork Chop
• Green Peppercorn
• Béarnaise or Chimichurri
• Madeira-Truffle
• Mint Sauce or Mint Jelly
• Demi-Glace or Mushroom Sauce
• Cranberry Relish or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Hickory Barbecue or Apple Sauce
• Lyonnaise Potatoes ~ Mashed Potatoes ~ Baked Potato ~ Sweet Potato Fries
• French Fries ~ Potato Gratin ~ Steamed Rice ~ Vegetable Fried Rice
• Buttered Vegetables ~ Steamed Vegetables ~ Sautéed Spinach ~ Green Asparagus
• Sautéed Mushrooms ~ String Beans ~ Cauliflower Rice

Freshly Cooked Pasta of the Day:

Chicken & goose liver parfait, vegetable tian, chicken consommé bellini, parsnip truffle soup, spinach salad mimosa, fontina cheese ravioli, seafood risotto, red bean chili, crispy fried seabass fillet, herb-crusted lamb rack, teriyaki-glazed chicken suprême, roasted pork tenderloin, serene spa & wellness selection.

The perfect combination of nutrients and other healthful substances. Calories / fat grams / fiber grams tr = trace, less than 1 gram

Executive Chef's Menu Degustation

Our executive chef invites you to sample a perfectly portioned gourmet tasting menu.

Lemon Sorbet

*herb-crusted lamb rack, strawberry-almond tartlet, international cheeses.

Offered with a glass of Port Wine, Assorted Crackers, Walnut Mini Baguette, Artisan Honey, Date Jam & Butter. Our Head Sommelier will be happy to recommend a fine dessert wine, or you may also choose from our premium selection of Cognacs & Armagnacs that are available for purchase.

Danish Blue

Saint-paulin, premium ice creams, cookie dough, vanilla bean, peach-mango frozen yogurg, dessert sensations, viennese apple strudel, white chocolate mousse, all-time favorites, salzburger soufflé, new york-style cheesecake, seasonal fresh fruit plate.

The perfect combination of flavor and nutrition in a satisfying portion [calories / fat grams / fiber grams] tr = trace, less than 1 gram

Passion Fruit Delight

Recommended reserve wines, tomato bisque, linguine pesto, freshly cooked pasta of the day, *roasted black angus prime rib, pan-fried fresh local fish fillet, chicken makhanwala, pan-fried veal scaloppini, grill station, *fish of the day, *beef steak, chicken breast, german sausage, side dishes, tomatoes provencale, assorted buttered vegetables, mashed potatoes with crispy onions, basmati rice, chicken wings, tomato bruschetta, peel & eat shrimp, lobster nachos, panini caprese, turkey wrap, panini el cubano, reuben sandwich, chicken breast (grilled or blackened), *fish fillet of the day (grilled or blackened), *black angus beef minute sirloin steak, *grilled shrimp & jalapeno brochette, hot dogs/sausage, pizza margherita, pizza of the day.

All Burgers are Premium Beef Chuck Burgers served with a Side of your Choice

*CLASSIC HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER

*truffle beef burger, *handcrafted beef burger, *applewood bacon beef burger, *handcrafted matador beef burger, *philly beef burger, south-east asian turkey burger, *ahi tuna steak burger, veggie burger, impossible burger, french fries, sweet potato fries, southwestern potato salad, creamy spiced coleslaw, morning call, bloody mary, english mary, mexican mary, norwegian mary, afternoon cooling, moscow mule, piña colada, blueberry smash, mangolicious, sun down refreshing, aperol spritz, italian getaway, all day long drinks, long island iced tea, tequila sunrise, lynchburg lemonade, signature cocktails, regent seven seas, mocktails’ world, summer dream, tender nine, international beers.

• Leffe Blonde
• Newcastle Brown Ale
• Old Speckled Hen
• Stella Artois

NORTH AMERICAN BEERS

• Coors Light
• Goose Island IPA
• Lagunitas IPA
• Miller Lite
• Samuel Adams
• Angry Orchard Cider
• ALCOHOL-FREE
• Heineken 0.0

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES

• Val D’Oca Prosecco, Italy
• Canevel Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG, Veneto, Italy
• Heidsieck & Co Monopole Blue Top, Champagne, France

WHITE WINES

• The Hess Collection Shirtail Creek Chardonnay, California
• Saint Fleurin Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
• La Boatina Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy
• Pedroncelli East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, California
• Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Chateau d’Esclans “The Palm” by Whispering Angel, Provence, France
• Cantina di Soave Le Poesie, Veneto, Italy
• Raymond Vineyard & Cellar R Collection
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
• Peter Lehmann Portrait Series Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
• Paso Creek Merlot, Paso Robles, California
• Backhouse Pinot Noir, California
• Château Mont-Redon Côtes du Rhône, Syrah, Grenache, Rhône Valley, France

Tuna & Avocado Poke

Lump crab cake, seared diver scallop, black angus beef tartar, goat cheese, piquillos & portobello tart, jumbo shrimp cocktail, soups & salads, clam chowder, vidalia onion soup, hearts of romaine caesar, iceberg wedges, beefsteak tomato & pickled red onions, harvest salad, featured prime steaks, u.s.d.a. prime new york strip, u.s.d.a. prime porterhouse steak, u.s.d.a. prime bone-in rib steak, u.s.d.a. prime filet mignon, slow roasted prime rib of beef, “our signature” surf & turf, seafood & fish specialties, whole maine lobster, applewood smoked salmon, fish of the day, lamb, pork, veal & poultry, new zealand double cut lamb chops, mojo marinated double cut pork rib chop, bone-in veal chop, roasted half empire kosher chicken, twice baked potato, potato gratin, mashed potatoes, truffle fries, vegetable fried rice, creamed spinach, sautéed sweet corn, small plates, new zealand lamb rack, sliced prime beef strip loin steak, spice-crusted seared ahi tuna steak, grilled chicken supreme.

• Steakhouse Barbecue
• Cranberry-Port Wine
• Armagnac-Green Peppercorn
• Jack Daniel's Steakhouse
• Chimichurri
• Habanero-Maple Barbecue
• Green Beans, Onions & Bacon
• Asparagus & Truffle Butter
• Crispy Onion Rings

The Ultimate Chocolate Dessert

Key lime pie, caramel popcorn sundae, rocky road bread pudding, fresh seasonal berries, red velvet cheesecake, homemade ice creams & sorbets, cheese plate, antipasti / appetizers.

IN THE TRADITIONAL MANNER An array of delicious antipasti has always been the prelude to any formal Italian meal. In keeping with this tradition, our chefs invite you to enjoy the following antipasti that will be served to your table in the communal style typical of Italian families. You may also sample a variety of exquisite antipasti from the buffet that our chefs have arranged especially for you this evening.

IL CESTINO DEL PANETTIERE - CIABATTA, GRISSINI, PANZEROTTI, FOCACCINE DI PATATE CON POMODORO PACHINO E OLIO D’OLIVA

Il tagliere di parmigiano e olive, la bruschetta, zucchine alla povarella, le zuppe / soups, minestrone di verdure, zuppa di pomodoro e basilico, le paste / pasta, spaghetti alla carbonara, penne rigate alla bolognese, gnocchi di patate al pesto, lasagne al forno, ravioli con fonduta e tartufo bianco, risotto ai frutti di mare, secondi piatti / main courses, *pesce spada alla ghiotta, *filetto di manzo in crosta di gorgonzola con salsa al barbaresco, le scaloppine di vitello, ossobuco alla milanese, pollo della casa, *costolette d'agnello alla griglia con salsa di birra moretti, spiedini di verdure marinate alla griglia con salsa rossa di peperoni, dolci / desserts.

A selection of desserts served buffet style

TORTA CAPRESE

Torta barozzi, cannoli siciliani, torta di limoncello e arance con cioccolato, tiramisu alla nocciola, crostatine al limone con frolla di riso, minestrone di frutta fresca, i dolcetti della nonna, biscotti al'anice, cantuccini alle mandorle.

ALLOW US TO TAKE CARE OF EVERY DETAIL

Our exceptional service begins long before you step aboard. Your Personal Consultant will help you or your Travel Advisor plan your next luxury cruise vacation.

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About MSC Cruises

We’ve called the sea our home for over 300 years. It’s a place of wonder, discovery, and delight. But it’s also a place that needs protection. On an MSC Cruise, our guests don’t just create unforgettable memories, visit incredible destinations, and enjoy the finest hospitality - they also have a chance to make a difference. From our experienced crew members to our engineers, to our expert ship builders, we’re securing the sea’s tomorrow by taking positive steps today.

Discover the Beauty of cruising with MSC Cruises.

Our company

We are the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. We are also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are part of MSC Group , the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. We employ over 30,000 staff globally and sell cruise holidays in many countries around the world. Each of our highly qualified masters draws on the company’s experience to navigate our fleet of ships.

We want you to discover the world in absolute style, comfort and safety. That’s why we are constantly expanding and improving our fleet, not only to give you a greater choice of destinations, but also to offer you an amazing state-of-art cruising experience wherever you go. We have a modern fleet of vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new ships. The current ships across our classes of ship include:

MSC World Europa , the first MSC World Class ship introduces a completely new, ground-breaking platform that brings together innovative technologies and industry-first design features including its unique Y-shape. MSC World Europa, delivered in November 2022, is the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises’ fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date.  MSC World America  will be the second in the cruise line’s innovative World Class when she launches in April 2025, offering sustainable cruising in the Caribbean from Miami, with new, immersive and unique experiences at sea. MSC Virtuosa , is one of the most environmentally-advanced ship of our fleet, delivered in February 2021. With a total guest capacity of 6,334 passengers, she is the largest ship in the MSC Cruises global fleet. Her sister ship MSC Grandiosa  (from the Meraviglia Plus Class), came into service in November 2019. The smaller sister ships MSC Meraviglia  and MSC Bellissima  were the first two Meraviglia Class ships that came into service in 2017 and 2019. In 2023 another ship, MSC Euribia , powered by LNG joined the Meraviglia Plus Class fleet. MSC Seaside  (2017) and MSC Seaview  (2018) rewrite the rule book of cruise ship design, blending indoor and outdoor areas to connect guests with the sea like never before. With a guest capacity over 5000 passengers, MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview add a game-changing element to MSC our fleet. Two additional larger Seaside EVO ships, representing a further enhancement of the prototype, will have a capacity of 5,632 guests. The first one, MSC Seashore , was delivered in 2021. Her sister ship, MSC Seascape  joined in December 2022. The four Fantasia Class ships – MSC Preziosa  (2013), MSC Divina  (2012), MSC Splendida  (2009) and MSC Fantasia  (2008) – are large-size and modern ships. MSC Preziosa and MSC Divina can accommodate 4,345 guests, while MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia carry 4,363 guests. The Musica Class ships MSC Magnifica  (2010), MSC Poesia  (2008), MSC Orchestra  (2007) and MSC Musica  (2006) carry around 3,000 guests each. The fleet is completed by the Lirica Class ships – MSC Sinfonia  (2005), MSC Armonia  (2004), MSC Opera  (2004) and MSC Lirica  (2003) – each carrying around 2,000 guests. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025.

Sustainability

MSC Foundation

Life-changing programmes worldwide

As a family-owned company with a global seafaring heritage that dates back to 1675, MSC cares passionately about the seas and has a real love of the beautiful places and inspiring cultures we take our guests to explore all over the world. This has led us to launch many life-changing initiatives over the years. The MSC Foundation was founded in 2019 to lead and coordinate these conservation and humanitarian commitments worldwide, developing the longstanding philanthropic partnerships of all the MSC Group companies and launching many new initiatives.   Benefiting from MSC’s global reach and unique knowledge of the sea, the MSC Foundation protects and nurtures the blue planet, helps disaster-struck populations toward recovery, and supports vulnerable communities around the world to realise their full potential through education, sustainable development and medical humanitarian programmes.   The Foundation works to achieve this both independently and together with trusted partners that have a strong innovative vision or track record for effective action. Our principal partners are UNICEF ,  Marevivo,   Mercy Ships and Ba'a Foundation .

Completion of MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore and strengthening our commitment to sustainability.

Despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic two new cruise ships joined our fleet in 2021 – MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore. We also advanced with our ambitions to grow our portfolio of cruise terminals, which allow us to anchor our presence in marquee homeports and offer the best service to guests while enabling us to foster a front-to-end integrated experience. In November, we opened the doors of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban, South Africa. We also obtained final clearance to start building our exclusive cruise terminals in Barcelona and Miami as key embarkation ports in the western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. In 2021, we also took an important step forward on our journey to sustainability and reinforced our desire to be an industry leader in this field.

Delivery of MSC World Europa, the first LNG-powered ship of our fleet and introduced technologies to reduce our impact on the environment.

In 2022 we were delighted that we finally saw the restart of the entire fleet and progressively and safely ease Covid restrictions. We also continued to make significant progress along our sustainability journey. Over the year, we launched two new ships. In October, we took delivery of the MSC World Europa, the first to be LNG-powered. It features a pilot solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and incorporates a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system – which reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90% by converting the gas into nitrogen and water – and shore-to-ship power connectivity, which allows MSC World Europa to minimise engine use at ports wherever the portside infrastructure is available. In November, we took delivery of the MSC Seascape. MSC Protectours , our dedicated excursions specifically designed to educate our guests and promote responsible tourism and responsible travel- become more widely available.

We conducted the world's first ever net zero Greenhouse Gas emissions voyage, inaugurated our new terminal facilities in Durban (South Africa) and launched Explora I, the first of six ships from our new luxury brand Explora Journeys.

MSC Euribia, our second LNG ship, conducted the world’s first ever net zero Greenhouse Gas emissions voyage utilising Bio-LNG using mass-balance, the most cost-effective and environmentally efficient method of delivering the benefits of renewable LNG.

The first steel was cut for the second of our World Class ships, MSC World America. Sales opened for her itineraries, where she will homeport in our new state-of-the-art terminal at Port Miami, from 2025. A further two World Class ships were confirmed with shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, with an option for a fifth.

MSC Meraviglia became MSC Cruises’ first ship to homeport in New York, conducting year-round sailings. This marked a third homeport in the USA, in addition to Miami and Port Canaveral. This was followed by sales opening at our fourth homeport of Galvaston, Texas.

MSC Cruises conducted an industry first, as two ships departed at the same time for separate 117 and 119-day world cruises - MSC Magnifica and MSC Poesia.

And in South Africa, we celebrated the inauguration of our new terminal facilities in Durban. 

In the autumn, a new era for the Cruise Division of MSC Group began, with the launch of Explora I, the first of six ships from our new luxury brand, Explora Journeys, expanding the options for ocean travel to a new audience of luxury traveller.

Respecting people and planet MSC Cruises believes that global leadership brings increased responsibility towards the physical and human environments in which a company operates. Its commitment to safeguarding the marine ecosystem, as well as protecting the health and safety of its staff and the travellers on board its fleet, has earned numerous awards and certifications.

In 2016, leading international classification society Bureau Veritas recognised MSC Cruises with the Special Safety Best Practices Award for the high level of enhanced safety procedures across its entire fleet. This important award follows similar accolades in past years. In 2013, Bureau Veritas granted MSC Cruises the honour of being the first company to receive ‘7 Golden Pearls’ for environmental care for MSC’s Fantasia class ships. This unique award comprises Cleanship 2 Class notation for advanced air, water and waste treatment systems, as well as new ISO 50001 certification for the highest standards of Energy Performance, ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ISO 22000 for food safety and OHSAS 18001 for occupational health and safety. With MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, and MSC Splendida, the company has also successfully met the strict standards required by Bureau Veritas’ voluntary Energy Efficient Design scheme. The quality and safety of all aspects of the company’s catering practices, both ashore and on board, were formally officially recognized through ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications. Reflecting its commitment to protect the seas, MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to voluntarily reduce emissions in ports to levels far below the legally required minimum. Embracing the philosophy of corporate social responsibility still further, MSC Cruises launched an important partnership with UNICEF in 2009. The Get On Board For Children project benefited disadvantaged children and adolescents in 126 vulnerable urban communities in Brazil by helping to ensure they receive a proper education. MSC Cruises also supports UNICEF’s efforts to tackle child famine and malnutrition in developing countries and in emergency situations. The partnership helped raise more than EUR 7 million to date. In order to support biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and the enhancement and promotion of marine protected areas, MSC Cruises and Marevivo joined forces in 2015 to inspire young people with a passion for the sea.

ASIA & AUSTRALIA

- bangladesh, - australia & new zealand, - kazakhstan, - singapore, - sri lanka.

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MSC Cruises is committed to the principles of modern corporate governance and aims to ensure it is in compliance with its regulatory obligations. We are proud to implement professional and responsible management of the highest standards.

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement 2017  

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement 2016

MSC's UK Tax Strategy

MSC World Europa , the first MSC World Class ship introduces a completely new, ground-breaking platform that brings together innovative technologies and industry-first design features including its unique Y-shape. MSC World Europa, delivered in November 2022, is the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruises’ fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date.  MSC Virtuosa , is one of the most environmentally-advanced ship of our fleet, delivered in February 2021. With a total guest capacity of 6,334 passengers, she is the largest ship in the MSC Cruises global fleet. Her sister ship MSC Grandiosa  (from the Meraviglia Plus Class), came into service in November 2019. The smaller sister ships MSC Meraviglia  and MSC Bellissima  were the first two Meraviglia Class ships that came into service in 2017 and 2019. In 2023 another ship, MSC Euribia , powered by LNG will join the Meraviglia Plus Class fleet. MSC Seaside  (2017) and MSC Seaview  (2018) rewrite the rule book of cruise ship design, blending indoor and outdoor areas to connect guests with the sea like never before. With a guest capacity over 5000 passengers, MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview add a game-changing element to MSC our fleet. Two additional larger Seaside EVO ships, representing a further enhancement of the prototype, will have a capacity of 5,632 guests. The first one, MSC Seashore , was delivered in 2021. Her sister ship, MSC Seascape  will join in December 2022. The four Fantasia Class ships – MSC Preziosa  (2013), MSC Divina  (2012), MSC Splendida  (2009) and MSC Fantasia  (2008) – are large-size and modern ships. MSC Preziosa and MSC Divina can accommodate 4,345 guests, while MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia carry 4,363 guests. The Musica Class ships MSC Magnifica  (2010), MSC Poesia  (2008), MSC Orchestra  (2007) and MSC Musica  (2006) carry around 3,000 guests each. The fleet is completed by the Lirica Class ships – MSC Sinfonia  (2005), MSC Armonia  (2004), MSC Opera  (2004) and MSC Lirica  (2003) – each carrying around 2,000 guests. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six vessel orders in place through 2030.

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7 best cruises for seniors who love to travel by sea

T he best senior cruises mix adult-focused onboard activities with fascinating destinations ashore. No two retirees want the same thing from their travels. However, generally, most seniors have time to dedicate to longer itineraries.

Some have saved their money to enjoy a more premium cruise ship experience, but all are happy to snap up a cruise deal or find a promotion offering increased value from their cruise booking.

How did we choose the top cruises for seniors? We prioritized cruise lines that target couples and adults, rather than families, as well as cruise ships with fine dining, grownup entertainment and plenty of opportunities to socialize. We looked for destination-intensive cruises offering immersive cultural opportunities, bucket-list itineraries and a range of sailing lengths.

We dismissed the huge ships with their whiz-bang top-deck attractions, although these are ideal for grandparents on a multigenerational holiday with family. We also skipped the small expedition ships that require a level of physical fitness not all seniors possess.

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Based on those criteria, here are the seven best cruise lines for seniors who love to travel and are looking to spend more time at sea.

Viking 's 930-passenger ocean ships top our list of the best cruises for seniors because they are designed specifically for an adult crowd. No one younger than 18 is allowed on board, and all the programming is created with passengers aged 50-plus in mind.

These cruises are ideal for academic-minded seniors. Viking chairman Torstein Hagen says that he set out to create "the thinking person's cruise," and lectures and other destination-specific programming are the main form of entertainment on board. That doesn't mean Viking cruises are boring, though. In fact, the crowd-pleasing ABBA tribute show in the theater is not to be missed.

Viking ships are comfortable, homey oases done up in sophisticated Scandinavian decor.

Itineraries are focused on getting senior cruisers to key attractions around the world, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a shore excursion each day included in the cruise fare. Thrifty retirees will appreciate the "no nickel and diming" philosophy and cruise fares that cover everything except cocktails and spa treatments.

Complimentary dining includes a specialty Italian restaurant and the Chef's Table, with its rotating tasting menus themed around international cuisines.

Related: What's included in your cruise fare?

Also recommended for the senior and baby boomer crowd are Viking's river ships in Europe , Vietnam and Egypt (among other destinations) and the line's expedition products in Antarctica and on the Great Lakes , which have similarities to the ocean ships, including the all-inclusive pricing.

Windstar Cruises

Windstar 's small sailing ships and motorized yachts range from 148 to 342 passengers. Although kids 8 and older are allowed on board, you are unlikely to see many on these upscale vessels. Most Windstar cruisers are active seniors who come as couples, pairs of friends or solo travelers, looking for a destination-rich experience on ships where they won't feel lost in a crowd.

Windstar has two classes of ships. Older couples celebrating a milestone anniversary should choose a sailing ship, with its vast open deck space and picturesque sails that set the mood for romance. Seniors who prefer more personal space should seek out the 312-passenger motorized yachts with their all-suite accommodations.

Related: A beginner's guide to picking a cruise line

Cruise highlights on all ships include an outdoor deck party with a lavish buffet and late-night conga line, as well as meals created by James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs. (Windstar partners with the prestigious culinary organization.)

Because of their small size, all Windstar ships can visit quiet harbors and out-of-the-way places that big ships can't in destinations like Tahiti, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean .

Azamara Cruises

With four nearly identical ships holding fewer than 700 passengers each, Azamara has carved out a niche catering to well-traveled seniors looking to cruise in clubby surroundings.

The line's cruises are best for seniors who don't want to splurge on a fancier luxury product but still want an upscale level of ambiance, service and amenities. While kids aren't banned, the line makes clear on its website that it "discourages" passengers younger than 18.

Azamara passengers appreciate the boutique hotel-like decor, which includes faux fireplaces in the impressive libraries, called The Drawing Room on each vessel.

The line's destination-focused itineraries in Europe and elsewhere spend more time in ports than average ships, staying overnight in key destinations. This is ideal for passengers who want to explore on their own. The line also offers a complimentary "AzAmazing Evenings" program on every cruise. They feature cultural performances ashore in amazing destinations, such as Turkey's ancient city of Ephesus.

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Holland America

Holland America is one of the best cruise lines for seniors because it hits the sweet spot with its midsize ships. Carrying 2,668 passengers or fewer, these vessels offer big-ship amenities but lack the more over-the-top waterslides and thrill attractions found on megaships. The line is a great choice for baby boomers and older seniors who wish to enjoy the line's alternative dining options, casinos and choice of entertainment.

An older crowd does not mean a sedate group. Holland America hosts live music in a big way. Passengers dance the night away at venues that include B.B. King's Blues Club, featuring some of the best live bands at sea. Explorations Central (EXC) programming is designed to educate passengers about the destinations they visit, and a fun roster of other onboard pursuits includes a winemaking experience with Chateau Ste. Michelle.

The ships are also particularly accessible. Many staterooms offer roll-in showers and other assistive features. Vessels also are equipped with a lift system for pools and tenders.

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In addition to one-week cruises in the Caribbean and Alaska (the line's specialty), Holland America explores South America, the South Pacific and other destinations around the globe. The line also offers months-long world cruises.

Senior travelers with a penchant for traditional cruising will find Cunard 's ocean liners to be a top cruise option. Founded in 1840, the cruise line has a long legacy and is proud of its less casual vibe, which includes nightly dress codes. Go old-school with dress-up galas held in real ballrooms with high ceilings and twinkling chandeliers. Gentlemen hosts are on hand if ladies need a dance partner.

Those same ballrooms host daily afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches and scones with cream, served on fine china by white-gloved waiters. Other refined onboard activities include watching shows in Queen Mary 2's onboard planetarium, attending lectures by guest speakers, fencing, taking art classes and enjoying classical concerts.

Not everyone stays in a fancy suite, but seniors ready to splurge should book either Queens Grill or Princess Grill rooms for upscale accommodations and meals served in exclusive, intimate restaurants.

QM2 is the only ship that offers regular transatlantic service between Southampton, England, and New York. The 2,081-passenger Queen Elizabeth and 2,061-passenger Queen Victoria spend time in Europe and other destinations, and all three ships offer world cruises around the globe. When it debuts in 2024, the line's 3,000-passenger Queen Anne will also sail in the Mediterranean.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Retirees who have worked hard and are ready to treat themselves right will find that Regent Seven Seas Cruises is one of the best cruises for seniors looking for luxury.

The cruise line brags of operating the most luxurious ships afloat. It's hard to argue that point, especially on the line's latest ship, $545 million, 746-passenger, all-suite Seven Seas Grandeur. The ship boasts a football field's worth of marble, an impressive art collection and one of the most expensive suites at sea — a Regent Suite, which is priced at $11,000 per day, per couple.

Other high-end lines, such as Seabourn and Silversea , operate intimate ships with extraordinary service, accommodations and cuisine. However, Regent differs with its shore excursion-inclusive, one-stop-shopping fares and grand European hotel ambience — especially on the sister ships Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Explorer.

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The other Regent ships are well-maintained 480- to 684-passenger older vessels. On all, if you don't feel like going to one of the restaurants, you can stay in your bathrobe and order a meal served course by course in your suite.

Also, except for summer and holiday periods, you are unlikely to find kids on board.

Regent sails to some 450 ports of call around the world, including world cruise itineraries, so senior travelers can find sailings to all the destinations they've been waiting to explore.

Oceania Cruises

Wellness-focused seniors love Oceania Cruises ' 648- to 1,210-passenger ships for their spa and fitness center and healthy food options. Foodies are drawn by the inspired dining. PBS host and cookbook author Jacques Pepin has a French bistro on the line's two largest ships, Marina and Riviera, and he's one of the line's culinary advisors. All the line's ships include impressive steakhouses , and some feature Red Ginger, an extraordinary modern take on Asian cuisine, as well as other eateries.

The ships provide an appealing country club-like ambiance, which is upscale without being fancy. Older passengers tend to be the sort who like to entertain themselves, though they might be distracted by the standout attraction of a real cooking school where expert chefs give classes on Marina and Riviera.

As a nod to solo travelers, the line is in the process of adding solo cabins designed and priced for one.

Oceania is known for destination-focused itineraries in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe, among other places. Most are 10 nights or longer; world cruises are up to 180 days.

Bottom line

You'll find seniors on nearly every cruise line out there. Some older travelers are looking to explore the world, while others prefer cheap trips to beachy destinations.

Everyone's top choice will be different, but we think these seven lines represent the best senior cruises. They prioritize an adult-focused onboard experience and destination-intensive itineraries more readily accessible to retirees.

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