Ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is ramping up its culinary prowess with the launch of 12 new Epicurean Explorer Tours.

A flurry of luxury hospitality firms entering the cruise arena is introducing a new demographic to the joy of cruising which is good news for the industry, according to Regent Seven Seas Cruises VP Sales and GM Asia Pacific Lisa Pile.

A new line-up of entertainment offerings will be rolled out across the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet during 2025, in response to guest feedback.

Forbes Travel Guide is expanding its acclaimed global rating system to include rating restaurants on cruise ships – a cruise industry first. The Forbes Travel Guide experts have already been conducting their in-depth research and reviews and will reveal the 2025 cruise ship ratings and restaurant accolades next month when the highly anticipated annual Star Ratings are released, which include hotels, restaurants, and spas in more than 85 countries.

Jason Montague, the previous Chief Executive Officer and President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will take on the newly created role of Chief Luxury Officer for parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), effective 17 February 2025.

Rising demand for themed cruises is behind Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ program of 12 curated Spotlight Voyages for 2025 and 2026.

A refreshed brand positioning and a new global brand campaign have been unveiled by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Kool & the Gang have been confirmed as the headline act for Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 2025 World Cruise Gala, which will kick off the longest ever world cruise in the company’s history.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced Relay For Life® at Sea, an onboard initiative in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS). The program calls guests aboard Seven Seas Grandeur®, Regent’s newest ship, to help support the critical work of the ACS to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer, and encourage individuals to prioritise preventative health measures.

Signature Travel Network has expanded its portfolio of cruise partners in 2025 with the addition of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Sea Cloud Cruises.

Global luxury travel design community Traveller Made has boosted its stable of luxury cruise partners, introducing ultra-luxe medium-sized operators to its member offering, LATTE can reveal.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Month is already underway, with the luxury cruise line’s new Regent Connect tool front and centre of this year’s efforts.