Seven Seas Explorer arrived in Auckland on 12 January, heralding a series of inaugural itineraries across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. About 50 travel trade and media took the opportunity to have a site inspection and lunch on-board.

The maiden voyages offer New Zealand clients the chance to visit destinations in their own backyard, from Bangkok to Sydney, Ho Chi Minh to Wellington and more.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers guests unlimited all-inclusive shore excursions in each port, included unlimited beverages (including fine wine and spirits), included speciality dining, complimentary in-suite liquor and mini bar replenished daily, pre-paid gratuities, included valet laundry service and unlimited wifi. Those booking Concierge Suite or above can also receive a complimentary pre-cruise one-night hotel packages well as a hotel-to-ship transfer.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has also launched an Upgrade Your Horizon package with a free two-category suite upgrade up to a penthouse suite when booked from now through to 31 March. Guests from New Zealand and Australia booking now can also secure their preferred suite and sailings with a reduced 7.5% deposit.

• In Seven Seas Explorer’s Master... In Seven Seas Explorer’s Master...
• Grand Suite stop… Jenna Allan,... Grand Suite stop… Jenna Allan,...
• In Prime 7 restaurant… Craig... In Prime 7 restaurant… Craig...
• Lunch at Chartreuse… Kevin O’Sullivan,... Lunch at Chartreuse… Kevin O’Sullivan,...
• Julia Hindmarsh, Flight Centre; Tracey... Julia Hindmarsh, Flight Centre; Tracey...
• Clinton Sangster, the Private Travel... Clinton Sangster, the Private Travel...
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Workforce issues across a number of areas, including in the travel agency community, are the biggest challenges facing the cruise sector right now, according to panellists at the Cruise 360 conference in Sydney.

Steve Odell, senior vice-president and managing director, Asia Pacific of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, says some of his biggest concerns are around the distribution channel.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its new 2024-2025 Voyage Collection, with new itineraries and new ports of call.

Guests can pre-register their interest from today, with reservations open for sale on 25 August 2022. A low refundable deposit of 7.5% is being offered for bookings made by 31 October 2022. (Check conditions)

Tracey Brennan is the new business development manager for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in the New Zealand team. In this role, Brennan will be responsible for the development and execution of sales strategies in the region, working closely with the line’s travel partner network across both the North and South Islands.