By
Elizabeth Robinson |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its newly redesigned Seven Seas Mariner after a 20-day dry dock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard in France.
New onboard highlights include upgraded additional dining options, improved suite designs and renovated spa facilities.
“I’m constantly amazed by the attention to detail that goes into our ships, and the newly refurbished Seven Seas Mariner is no different, from the luxurious décor down to the intricate design elements,” said Jason Montague, president and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “With the culmination of our fleet-wide refurbishment programme, and with the construction of Seven Seas Splendor underway, we are perfecting luxury and indeed have the most luxurious fleet at sea.”
All restaurants onboard Seven Seas Mariner have been redesigned with enhanced art and décor. The steakhouse, Prime 7, now features rectangular light fixtures and pillow-backed chairs which are contrasted by sapphire walls and wood finishes. Meanwhile, flagship restaurant Compass Rose has been refurbished with crystal chandeliers, wooden accents, blue furnishings and a new menu. Signatures has been replaced with Chartreuse, which features new furnishings, china, flooring and décor, along with a fresh menu.
Seven Seas Mariner’s pool deck has been reconfigured with a new open layout and teak flooring throughout. The centrepiece is a new mosaic-tiled pool with a broad ledge surrounded by daybeds. There are also new sun loungers and refreshed teak decking on deck six.
All public spaces have received new carpets, artwork, furniture and décor. The reception area has been fitted with marble desks and original gold leaf accented artwork by Atlanta-based artist Tom Swanston. There is also a new large-scale blown-glass art installation designed by Canadian studio Tsunami Glass above the atrium staircase.
Elsewhere, the former library has been replaced with expanded seating at Coffee Connection, which has an internet café at the back, and the new library has dark-wood bookshelves contrasted against cream furnishings and a copper chandelier. In addition, the Card Room, boutiques, and The Casino have all been completely revamped and the Canyon Ranch Spa has been upgraded with pebble-stone tiles and light-wood accents in the treatment rooms. The adjoining fitness and aerobics centre was fitted with updated machines and equipment.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has also redesigned all guest suites, which now feature new Elite Slumber Beds and seating areas with sofas, accent tables and artwork. All suites feature walk-in closets and marble-accented bathrooms with L’Occitane amenities. Guests in Penthouse Suites enjoy additional in-suite bath amenities by Guerlain.
Seven Seas Mariner will soon begin a series of 15 Alaska itineraries, which will depart from either Vancouver, Canada, or Seward, Alaska.