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Seven Seas ExplorerinCadiz,2017
History
NameSeven Seas Explorer
OwnerNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings
OperatorRegent Seven Seas Cruises
Port of registryMajuro,Marshall Islands
Ordered10 July 2013[4]
BuilderFincantieri,Sestri Ponente,Genova
Yard number6250[3]
Laid down21 January 2015[5]
Launched30 October 2015[2]
Sponsored byCharlene, Princess of Monaco
Christened13 July 2016[6]
Completed30 June 2016[1]
In serviceJuly 2016—present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeExplorer-classcruise ship[7]
Tonnage55,254GT[3]
Length223.6 m (734 ft)[3]
Beam31 m (102 ft)[3]
Draught7.02 m (23.0 ft)[3]
Decks
  • 13 total decks
  • 10 passenger decks
Installed power
  • 4 ×MaK8M43C Diesel generators producing 8,000 kW (11,000 hp) each[3]
  • Total Installed Power: 32,000 kW (43,000 hp)[3]
Propulsion2 × 9,000 kW (12,000 hp)Wärtsilä[3]
Speed
  • Service speed: 19.4 knots (35.9 km/h; 22.3 mph)[3]
  • Maximum: 20.5 knots (38.0 km/h; 23.6 mph)[3]
Capacity750 passengers
Crew552 crewmembers

Seven Seas Exploreris anExplorer-classcruise shipcurrently operated byRegent Seven Seas Cruises,a subsidiary ofNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings.Debuting in 2016, she became the first new-build ship for Regent in more than a decade and the largest ship to ever operate for Regent.[4]

History

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Planning

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On 10 July 2013, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced it had entered into a contract with Italian shipbuilder,Fincantieri,to build a new vessel namedSeven Seas Explorer.[4]The ship was initially designed to house 738 passengers, a 5% increase in passenger capacity over existing Regent vessels at the time, and would also be 12% larger, at 54,000GT,providing more space per passenger.[4]As onSeven Seas VoyagerandSeven Seas Mariner,Regent intended to makeSeven Seas Exploreran all-suite ship.[4]The order for the ship reportedly cost US$450 million, with each berth costing over US$600,000,[8]and was scheduled to debut in the summer of 2016.[4]The debut ofSeven Seas Explorerwould reportedly mark an increase in Regent's capacity by up to 40%.[4]

Construction

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On 15 July 2014, Regent celebrated the steel cutting of the new ship at Fincantieri's yard inSestri Ponente,nearGenoa.[9]

On 21 January 2015, a coin ceremony was performed for the laying of the ship's keel.[5]Three different coins were welded into the keel: a 1921Peace dollar,a 1959Italian lira,and a commemorative coin minted for the ceremony.[5]

On 30 October 2015,Seven Seas Explorerfloated out from thedry dockat the shipyard following completion of her exterior outfitting.[2]The remainder of the construction was completed with the ship in wet dock.[2]

Delivery and christening

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Seven Seas Explorerwas delivered to Regent on 30 June 2016.[1]She was christened inMonte CarlobyCharlene, Princess of Monacoon 13 July 2016.[6][10]

In media

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Design and specifications

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Seven Seas Explorercurrently features a total of 377 passenger cabins, all of which are suite accommodations.[3]There are also a total of 325 crew cabins, making for a total capacity of 1,360 passengers and crew.[3]She currently has 13 decks, a length of 223.6 metres (734 ft), a draft of 7.02 metres (23.0 ft), and a beam of 31 metres (102 ft).[3]She is powered by a diesel-electricgensetsystem, with four totalMaKengines, producing a total output of 32 megawatts (43,000 hp).[3]Main propulsion is via twoWärtsiläpropellers, each driven by a 9 megawatts (12,000 hp) electric motor.[3]The system gives the vessel a service speed of 19.4 knots (35.9 km/h; 22.3 mph) and a maximum speed of 20.5 knots (38.0 km/h; 23.6 mph).[3]

The ship features all-inclusive dining establishments, including a steakhouse, a main dining room, and a convertible buffet-restaurant.[12]There is also a two-level theater and different lounges, including an observation lounge and a music lounge.[12]There are multiple suite categories among the offered accommodations, with each category of cabin showcasing different layouts and design elements, as well as including verandas with every cabin.[12]

Service history

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Deployments

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Seven Seas Explorer inKaohsiung,Taiwanin 2023

Seven Seas Explorerset sail on her 14-night maiden voyage on 20 July 2016 fromMonte CarlotoVenice.[13][6]The ship spent her inaugural season sailing in theMediterranean,before re-positioning toMiamifor cruises in theCaribbean.[13][14]Since then,Seven Seas Explorerhas also visited ports inNorthern Europe,Africa,andSouth America.[15]

As of February 2020,Seven Seas Explorerwas sailing Caribbean voyages andPanama Canaltransits, and re-positioned to Europe in April, sailing Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries.[16][17]In the latter half of 2020, she was to debut inAsia,and sail her maidenAlaskaseason in the summer of 2021,[17]however, these voyages were disrupted by theCovid-19 pandemicand the subsequent suspension of cruises embarking through September 2021.[18]The ship had also been due to sail inOceaniain the winter of 2021.[19]

References

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  5. ^abc"Regent Seven Seas Cruises Celebrates Keel Laying Milestone For Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built, Seven Seas Explorer".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.21 January 2015.Retrieved18 February2020.
  6. ^abc"Regent Seven Seas Cruises Officially Welcomes Seven Seas Explorer to Fleet: Glitz, Glamour, Royalty and Music Highlight Christening Ceremony in Monte Carlo".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.13 July 2016.Retrieved18 February2020.
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  8. ^Stieghorst, Tom (31 August 2015)."Regent sees strong demand for its Seven Seas Explorer".Travel Weekly.Retrieved18 February2020.
  9. ^Bleiberg, Larry (15 July 2014)."Regent Seven Seas cuts steel on new luxury ship".USA Today.Retrieved18 February2020.
  10. ^Stieghorst, Tom (13 July 2016)."Seven Seas Explorer christened in Monaco".Travel Weekly.Retrieved14 July2016.
  11. ^"The World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship".Channel 5.Retrieved22 January2021.
  12. ^abcShillinglaw, James (13 January 2015)."Regent Debuts Details of 'Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built'".TravelPulse.Retrieved19 February2020.
  13. ^abShillinglaw, James (13 January 2015)."Regent Debuts Details of 'Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built'".TravelPulse.Retrieved18 February2020.
  14. ^Pickford, Mary Ann (14 July 2016)."Seven Seas Explorer christened in Monte Carlo".Cruise International.Retrieved18 February2020.
  15. ^"Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built Sails Maiden Voyage to South America in Early 2019".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.20 November 2018.Retrieved18 February2020.
  16. ^"Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces New 2019-2020 Deployment".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.11 August 2017.Retrieved18 February2020.
  17. ^ab"Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces 2020-2021 Itineraries".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.13 August 2018.Retrieved18 February2020.
  18. ^"Voyage Suspension FAQ"(PDF).Regent Seven Seas Cruises.28 April 2021.
  19. ^"Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils 146 New Extraordinary Voyages for its 2021-2022 Season".Regent Seven Seas Cruises.7 August 2019.Retrieved18 February2020.
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