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First look at the 'most luxurious cruise ship ever'

Regent Seven Seas Cruises says its next ship, the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, will be the most luxurious cruise vessel ever built.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises says its next ship, the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, will be the most luxurious cruise vessel ever built.
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The new Regent Explorer will  feature a Pan-Asian restaurant called Pacific Rim.
The new Regent Explorer will feature a Pan-Asian restaurant called Pacific Rim.
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Luxury line Regent's next ship, the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, will have an elegant Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
Luxury line Regent's next ship, the 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer, will have an elegant Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
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An outdoor area planned for the Seven Seas Explorer's spa.
An outdoor area planned for the Seven Seas Explorer's spa.
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The pool deck planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
The pool deck planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the living room area of the Regent Suite planned for for the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the living room area of the Regent Suite planned for for the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the master bedroom of the Regent Suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the master bedroom of the Regent Suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the spa bath area planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the spa bath area planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the Lobby planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the Lobby planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the Compass Rose restaurant planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the Compass Rose restaurant planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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The Seven Seas Explorer's Meridian Lounge will be located just outside the ship's main theater and feature a small stage for live music and a dance floor.
The Seven Seas Explorer's Meridian Lounge will be located just outside the ship's main theater and feature a small stage for live music and a dance floor.
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An artist's drawing of The Prime 7 steakhouse planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of The Prime 7 steakhouse planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of The Veranda restaurant planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of The Veranda restaurant planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the Explorer Louge planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the Explorer Louge planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of The Cafe planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of The Cafe planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of a Deluxe Suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of a Deluxe Suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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An artist's drawing of the Penthouse suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
An artist's drawing of the Penthouse suite planned for Regent Seven Seas' next ship, the Seven Seas Explorer.
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Regent Seven Seas offers a sneak peek at Chartreuse, the French restaurant that will debut on the Seven Seas Explorer.
Regent Seven Seas offers a sneak peek at Chartreuse, the French restaurant that will debut on the Seven Seas Explorer.
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The French restaurant Chartreuse planned for Regent Seven Seas's next ship will have sweeping views over the ocean.
The French restaurant Chartreuse planned for Regent Seven Seas's next ship will have sweeping views over the ocean.
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The Seven Seas Explorer will feature Regent's first cooking classroom, shown here in an artist's drawing.
The Seven Seas Explorer will feature Regent's first cooking classroom, shown here in an artist's drawing.
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A mechanism was designed so that the laser would begin cutting the steel once master sommelier Michela Cimatoribus released the cork from a magnum of champagne.
A mechanism was designed so that the laser would begin cutting the steel once master sommelier Michela Cimatoribus released the cork from a magnum of champagne.
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A keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer was held on Jan. 21, 2015 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
A keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer was held on Jan. 21, 2015 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
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A black Rolls Royce Phantom transported three symbolic coins to the keel laying event for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
A black Rolls Royce Phantom transported three symbolic coins to the keel laying event for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
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A keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer was held on Jan. 21, 2015 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
A keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer was held on Jan. 21, 2015 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
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Confetti flies during a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
Confetti flies during a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises executives at a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises executives at a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer on Jan. 21, 2015.
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Regent executive vice president of vessel operations Robin Lindsay places a symbolic coin during a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
Regent executive vice president of vessel operations Robin Lindsay places a symbolic coin during a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fincantieri executives look on as Rolls Royce Phantom delivers symbolic coins to a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fincantieri executives look on as Rolls Royce Phantom delivers symbolic coins to a keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
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A scene from the keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
A scene from the keel laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Explorer.
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Regent Seven Seas cuts steel on new luxury ship: The new Seven Seas Explorer is undoubtedly aimed at a top-tier audience. The ship at 54,000 gross-registered tons will carry only 750 guests, allowing for what the line says will be the highest space ratios and staff-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry. Some of the grandeur was reflected in the confetti and champagne ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Regent Seven Seas cuts steel on new luxury ship: The new Seven Seas Explorer is undoubtedly aimed at a top-tier audience. The ship at 54,000 gross-registered tons will carry only 750 guests, allowing for what the line says will be the highest space ratios and staff-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry. Some of the grandeur was reflected in the confetti and champagne ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
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Michela Cimatoribus, Master Sommelier from Maison Krug Italy, Gabriele Cocco, Senior Executive Vice President of Merchant Ships for Fincantieri and Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises toast to the first cutting of steel.
Michela Cimatoribus, Master Sommelier from Maison Krug Italy, Gabriele Cocco, Senior Executive Vice President of Merchant Ships for Fincantieri and Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises toast to the first cutting of steel.
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Raffaele Davassi and Kunal S. Kamlani pose for a photo. Kunal S. Kamlani said in a statement of the new ship, 'We're one step closer to fulfilling our dream of building the most luxurious ship in the world.'
Raffaele Davassi and Kunal S. Kamlani pose for a photo. Kunal S. Kamlani said in a statement of the new ship, 'We're one step closer to fulfilling our dream of building the most luxurious ship in the world.'
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Shortly after the steel was cut, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa blessed the piece of metal. Raffaele Davassi, Senior Vice President Sestri Ponente Shipyard, looks on as Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, shakes the Archbishop's hand.
Shortly after the steel was cut, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa blessed the piece of metal. Raffaele Davassi, Senior Vice President Sestri Ponente Shipyard, looks on as Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, shakes the Archbishop's hand.
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Master sommelier Michela Cimatoribus (far left) released the cork from a magnum of Krug Grande Cuvée, initiating a laser, which cut the ceremonial first piece of steel for the new ship.
Master sommelier Michela Cimatoribus (far left) released the cork from a magnum of Krug Grande Cuvée, initiating a laser, which cut the ceremonial first piece of steel for the new ship.
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Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, speaks at the champagne and confetti ceremony.
Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, speaks at the champagne and confetti ceremony.
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