Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its 132 night 2024 World Cruise, with this incredible voyage going on sale 15 July 2021 and exploring Central America, USA’s West Coast and Hawaii, South Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand[we all pray the cruise ban in Australia and New Zealand will be well in the past by then!] , Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Bermuda.
Spanning close to five months and 34,500 nautical miles, Navigate the World begins on 6 January 2024, roundtrip Miami, Florida, on board the elegant Seven Seas Mariner, with over 132-nights visiting 66 ports of call across 31 countries and four continents, offering unrivalled destination-immersion with 442 free shore excursions, as well as 12 in-port overnight stays and crossings of both the Panama Canal and Suez Canal.
The sailing also provides access to 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most the cruise line has ever visited on a world cruise, with the León Cathedral of Nicaragua, the Churches and Convents of Goa and Tuscany’s Medici Villas and Gardens just some of the iconic World Heritage Sites that can be explored.
Discerning travellers will also enjoy exclusive shoreside experiences in three destinations – Wellington, New Zealand; Mumbai, India and Málaga, Spain , as well as a pre-cruise gala in a luxury hotel in Miami.
At an additional cost there are 18 optional land programs, 11 of which are completely new, with the multi-night land programmes could see guests discover Reservatauro in Málaga, Spain; fall in love with India’s eternal masterpiece the Taj Mahal; and experience the singular beauty of the Great Pyramids of Giza, all in one cruise.
Jason Montague, president and chief executive officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises said, “The past two years we have seen record booking world cruise launch days, which is a testament to our guests’ enduring passion for travel and illustrates just how special these voyages are,” adding, “We believe our 2024 World Cruise is our most enriching to date, representing the opportunity for uniquely immersive exploration thanks to access to a huge number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and hundreds of FREE shore excursions”, and “Add to this the fact that the cruise is on board the elegant, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner, plus an incredible array of luxurious amenities, and I’m sure the 2024 World Cruise will sell out quickly too.”
Regent’s 2024 World Cruise includes exclusive amenities such as unlimited valet laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing, phone time per suite, onboard medical service, a commemorative gift and unrivalled space on board and also included in the voyage fare is the exceptional personalised service, exquisite specialty restaurants, premium beverages in lavish bars and lounges, fantastic entertainment, pre-paid gratuities and unlimited internet access found on board all Regent voyages….and Australian and New Zealand guests also receive a USD$550 shipboard credit per person.
Guests can book the indulgent luxury of a Master Suite, measuring 186 square metres, with Seven Seas Mariner’s Master Suites boasting the sophisticated comfort of rosewood furniture, the finest fabrics, crystal chandeliers and a personal butler. In addition, the expansive Suites have two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a large living room and two private balconies.
The Mariner’s World Cruise 2024 in Numbers:
- 34,500 Nautical Miles
- 442 FREE Shore Excursions
- 66 Ports of Call
- 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- 31 Countries
- 15 Seas, Straits, Gulfs, Bays & Channels Cruised
- 12 Overnight Stays
- 4 Continents
- 3 Oceans Cruised
- 2 Canal Crossings
61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including:
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australiafrom Brisbane, Australia
- Choirokoitia from Limassol, Cyprus
- Medieval City of Rhodes from Rhodes, Greece
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Hilo, Hawaii
- Churches and Convents of Goafrom Goa (Mormugao), India
- Medici Villas and Gardens from Tuscany (Livorno), Italy
- Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley from Penang, Malaysia
- Tongariro National Parkfrom Napier, New Zealand
- León Cathedral from Corinto, Nicaragua
Three NEW Shoreside Experiences, exclusively for 2024 World Cruise Guests:
- Soundscapes in the Garden: 26 February 2024 – Wellington, New Zealand
- The Bombay Bazaar: 2 April 2024 – Mumbai, India
- Reservatauro: 5 May 2024 – Málaga, Spain
18 Optional Overland Programs, 11 NEW Experiences (all at additional cost):
- NEW Australia’s Wild Wonders – 3 nights from Brisbane, Australia
- NEW Reef Life & Desert Delights – 4 nights from Cairns, Australia
- NEW Wolgan Valley Escape – 2 nights from Sydney, Australia
- Egypt’s Renowned Relics: Luxor & the Pyramids – 1 night from Luxor (Safaga), Egypt
- The Jewels of Luxor – 1 night from Luxor (Safaga), Egypt
- Ajanta & Ellora Caves – 3 nights from Cochin, India
- Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal – 3 nights from Cochin, India
- Taj Mahal: Eternal Masterpiece – 3 nights from Cochin, India
- NEW Tigers & the Pink City – 3 nights from Cochin, India
- NEW Java’s Historic Heartland – 2 nights from Bali, Indonesia
- NEW The Insider’s Java – 2 nights from Bali, Indonesia
- NEW Treasured Temples & Orangutans – 2 nights from Semarang, Indonesia
- Ancient Temples of Bagan – 1 night from Yangon, Myanmar
- Authentic Inle Lake – 1 night from Yangon, Myanmar
- NEW The Best of New Zealand – 3 nights from Auckland, New Zealand
- NEW Angkor Wat Wonders – 3 nights from Singapore
- NEW The Angkor Empire – 3 nights from Singapore
- NEW Spain’s Incredible Interior – 3 nights from Barcelona, Spain
A report by John Alwyn-Jones, Cruise Editor, Global Travel Media and Global Cruise News
