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An ultra-luxury cruise line wants travelers to live on its cruise ship for 4.5 months while it sails to 40 countries — for up to $1.7 million a suite
An ultra-luxury cruise line wants travelers to live on its cruise ship for 4.5 months while it sails to 40 countries — for up to $1.7 million a suite
Brittany ChangMar 28, 2024, 16:32 IST
Regent Seven Seas' Cruises' world cruises have been wildly popular. The company says its recently announced 2027 140-night global voyage will have a "record-breaking" fare of up to $840,000 per person.Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 140-night 2027 world cruise would sail to 71 destinations across 40 countries.
Fares range from $91,500 to $840,000 per person, the latter a record for the company.
What would you do with $91,500? If your answer is incredibly niche and something like "move onto a ship for four months while it sails to six continents," Regent Seven Seas Cruises has you covered.
Like other luxury cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas operates annual monthslong world cruises, many of which have sold out. If you've missed the opportunity to book its previous around-the-world voyages, here's your next shot: On Wednesday, the ultra-premium cruise line announced its newest global itinerary, a 2027 cruise to 71 destinations.
The 140-night sailing, known as the "World of Splendor," is an achievement in its own right. But not for any reasons you might expect: The most expensive cabin rings in at $840,000 per person, a record for the cruise line.
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The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand’s 2027 plan isn’t exactly affordable compared to other comparable itineraries.
The Seven Seas Splendor is 55,498 gross tons and 735 feet-long.Regent Seven Seas Cruises
To some travelers, the World of Splendor could be worth its cost.
The itinerary would sail in three oceans to destinations like Sydney. zetter/Getty Images
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At the start of 2027, the then-seven-year-old Seven Seas Splendor will depart Miami on the 40-country voyage.
The itinerary's map includes stops in Cartagena, Colombia, pictured, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. alexmillos/Shutterstock
On its way to Australia, the Splendor plans to dock at ports in Hawaii and French Polynesia.
The itinerary includes 14 overnight stays in destinations like Malé, Maldives; Aqaba, Jordan; and Safaga, Egypt, near Luxor. Klas-Herman Lundgren / Getty Images
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From there, the globetrotting guests will be off to the Middle East and Europe.
The ship would stop in destinations like Dubai. Lu ShaoJi/Getty Images
This is the first time the company has tapped its 746-guest Seven Seas Splendor for the global trip.
The itinerary would be able to accommodate 44 more guests than Regent Seven Seas' 2026 world cruise on the Seven Seas Mariner.Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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Splendor's initiation would also mark the first time a world cruise guest could book one of the cruise line's plushest 4,443-square-foot Regent Suite.
The Regent Suite is more than 14 times as big as the ship's smallest guest cabin.Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Don't worry, the 4 ½ months at sea would still be plenty lavish for all the other guests.
Beef tartare with sturgeon caviar served on Regent Seven Seas' newest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur.Brittany Chang/Business Insider
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Regent Seven Seas says the Splendor will be stocked with 13,000 pounds of lobster, 14,000 pounds of filet mignon, and 150 pounds of caviar to accommodate these meals.
The Seven Seas Splendor has three lounges and a cigar club.Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Despite their relatively hefty prices, the ultra-luxury cruise line has had no problem filling its previous around-the-world sailings.
Regent Seven Seas isn't known to be ultra-affordable: Its cheapest 2024 itinerary, a seven-night roundtrip Miami sailing, starts at about $614 per person per day.Regent Seven Seas Cruises