The Seven Seas Grandeur™, built by shipbuilders Fincantieri, has completed a major construction milestone with the float out from the building dry dock in Ancona, Italy on January 26, 2023. A ceremony was held, including the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle against the hull for good luck.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises President, Andrea DeMarco, stated that the Seven Seas Grandeur is highly anticipated by customers and has proven to be so popular that an additional sailing had to be added to the inaugural season. He attributes the demand for the ship to the strong demand for luxury cruising and Regent Seven Seas’ position as the leader in the luxury cruising space, offering every luxury, unmatched hospitality, and unrivalled space at sea. He expressed excitement and pride in welcoming guests on board Seven Seas Grandeur later in the year.
Orsinja Myshku, the Senior Controller of Ancona shipyard’s Economic Administration and Control Office, served as the godmother of the float-out ceremony for Seven Seas Grandeur. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting by Myshku and a prayer by the shipyard chaplain. The dry dock was then flooded, officially completing the ceremony. The event was attended by Regent’s Senior Director of Sales for EMEA, Gabriella Fonzo, who thanked Fincantieri for their partnership and collaboration in building the Seven Seas Grandeur.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ latest addition, Seven Seas Grandeur, will be their sixth ship and will be part of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™. The ship is set to begin sailing in November 2023 and will offer 18 voyages in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and two transatlantic crossings ranging from seven to 16 nights. The inaugural voyage collection includes a new maiden sailing, added due to high demand, which will spend seven nights exploring the Adriatic and Western Mediterranean from Venice (Trieste), Italy to Barcelona, Spain.
Seven Seas Grandeur is now afloat at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy and final-stage construction will focus on completing the luxurious suites, elegant lounges, and exquisite restaurants that embody Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Heritage of Perfection.
Written by: William Trevan
