Luxury on the High Seas - Three Magical Cruises for Your Bucket List
Whether an Antarctic expedition, a city trip on the Danube or the opulence of bygone times on the Seven Seas Grandeur - these cruises offer unforgettable experiences.
December 7, 2023
Seven Seas Grandeur - Art Nouveau glamor with depth
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The sea breeze blows in your face, the water stretches as far as the horizon: A cruise gives you a feeling of unbridled freedom. It's not without reason that cruises are enjoying great popularity - and the trend is accompanied with an ever-increasing desire for perfection. The floating giants are said to be almost majestic, with a wide range of offers and more luxurious interiors than ever before. The Seven Seas Grandeur exceeds all these expectations. As the newest ship of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, her maiden voyage in November 2023 heralded a new era of luxury cruises.
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Thousands of individual crystals merge into a complete work of art and float as an undulating roof above the middle floor of the Observation Lounge. This is just one of the central meeting points on the ship, which transports the luxurious magic of the past into the here and now thanks to its Art Nouveau elements and exquisite details.
Modern sophistication
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The look of the Seven Seas Grandeur is almost regal. Modern accents, a warm and opulent design language and high-class materials run like a red thread through the generous space on offer, which comprises 373 exclusive and elegant suites, from the Veranda Suite to the Regent Suite.
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As on all luxury cruise ships from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, personal butlers and trained staff take care of the guests' requests and try to make every wish come true.
Pleasure guaranteed
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With the Epicurean Perfection gourmet concept, the first-class offering also extends to the kitchen and the signature restaurants. On board the new ship, the highest level of indulgence is celebrated - when, where and how you want. At the table, you can enjoy the flavors of the destinations visited; on shore excursions, you can immerse yourself in the cultures. In addition, the American steakhouses of early industrial New York are brought back to life in Prime 7. In the French bistro Chartreuse, on the other hand, you feel transported to Paris in the 1920s. And while you end the day with a glass of premium wine or indulge in the soothing tranquillity of the Serena Spa & Wellness, the endless expanse of the ocean passes by outside the panoramic windows.
Web: rssc.com
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours - White wonderland
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Antarctica, with its seemingly endless ice formations and impressive wildlife, has always held a special fascination. Journeys to the white end of the world are a trend and more popular than ever among adventurers. The Scenic Eclipse II is the newest and most modern luxury expedition ship in the Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours fleet. Thanks to its manageable size and sophisticated furnishings, it's specially designed for journeys to unknown regions on the white glaciers. Only a limited number of guests have the pleasure of seeing the impressive force of nature live in all its beauty.
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The first route takes 25 days from the Milford Sound fjord in New Zealand via the Macquarie and Balleny Islands to Tasmania. The highlight is a stop at Mawson's Huts - wooden huts dating back to the heroic era of Antarctic exploration. On the second and third routes, guests immerse themselves in the diversity of the Antarctic Ross Sea over 23 and 24 days respectively, observe penguins in their natural habitat, admire the southernmost active volcano in the world and the McMurdo Dry Valleys.
Web: scenic.eu
Amadeus River Cruises - City, Land and River
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Danube, Volga, Rhine - these great rivers run like pulsating veins through Europe, past sun-drenched vineyards, hip metropolises, fabulous nature and places steeped in history. You can take advantage of all this riverbank diversity on board a river cruise ship, for example from the provider AMADEUS, which guarantees the highest level of luxury and unforgettable moments. Lowerable panoramic windows in the cabins offer a fantastic view of the outside world as you slowly sink into your high-quality bed. It's the little things that make the ships in the AMADEUS fleet great: attention to detail, timeless, elegant design, passionate hospitality and culinary delights.
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The cruise operator has published a broad portfolio of unique river tours for 2024. One highlight is the Danube route from Nuremberg to Budapest - you cross four countries and can look forward to natural highlights and multifaceted architecture. Golf enthusiasts, on the other hand, are drawn to the Seine for eight days: The route leads from Paris to Normandy and back, with stops at the most beautiful golf courses.
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Fall 2023.