| Luxury advisors enjoy Splendor

SOME of the 150-strong Aussie and Kiwi contingent aboard Seven Seas Splendor this week enjoyed an exclusive cocktail party courtesy of Virtuoso last night.

Agencies and groups on board include representatives from Hunter Travel Group, Flight Centre/Travel Associates, House of Travel, Helloworld, Savenio, Phil Hoffmann Travel, Gregor and Lewis, MTA and more, with the overwhelming consensus that they are “blown away” by Splendor’s appointments, service and indulgence.

Guests have been able to experience lavish Serene Spa & Wellness treatments such as massages and facials, fabulous cuisine at restaurants such as Compass Rose, Pacific Rim, Prime 7, Chartreuse and Sette Mari – and then participate in classes at the onboard fitness centre to burn all that energy (as well as food and beverages) off.

The public areas aboard Splendor evoke a comfortable home crossed with a five-star hotel, with the walls adorned by an art collection worth about US$5 million as well as striking sculptures throughout the ship.

And sustainability is also a key focus for Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC), which has added “cold ironing” shore power capability to Splendor as well as a host of other initiatives including use of low-sulphur fuel, extensive recycling and waste minimisation, and the elimination of plastic bottles through the provision of water stations across the ship.

And notably the whole offering, including speciality dining, shore excursions, gratuities, premium beverages and more comes at no extra cost, under Regent’s all-inclusive model.

As one RSSC staffer said, “it’s not just about what you pay to get on a ship – it’s also what you pay when you get off,” which with Regent is pretty much nothing.