Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed an order with Fincantieri for a fourth ship in its Prestige-Class series, scheduled for delivery in 2036, extending the line’s newbuild programme into the next decade.
The vessel, ordered as part of a multi-ship deal by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, will follow the introduction of Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026, with two further sister ships planned for 2030 and 2033.
All four ships will be constructed at Fincantieri yards in Italy. The class represents the company’s first entirely new ship design in ten years and forms the centrepiece of its long-term fleet renewal.
“It is with great excitement that we announce a fourth Prestige-Class ship — an investment that underscores our commitment to leading the ultra-luxury cruise market for the decade ahead and beyond,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Seven Seas Prestige will measure approximately 77,000 gross tons and carry 822 passengers with 630 crew.
Although around 40 per cent larger than the line’s previous ships, the increase in passenger capacity is comparatively modest, reflecting a continued emphasis on high space ratios and service levels within the ultra-luxury segment.
Accommodation will consist entirely of balcony suites across 12 categories, including several new suite types.
Public areas are planned to include an atrium space and redesigned lounge venues, while the ship will introduce additional dining concepts alongside established restaurants already present across the fleet.
“When Seven Seas Prestige went on sale in June 2025, we enjoyed the biggest single booking day for the launch of a new ship in our history,” said Montague.
The ships are intended to maintain the all-inclusive model used across the brand, which incorporates shore excursions, beverages, gratuities, onboard internet access, and a pre-cruise hotel stay for certain suite categories.
Within the luxury cruise market, such bundled pricing structures have become a key differentiator compared with premium and contemporary operators.
Seven Seas Prestige’s inaugural deployment will include a transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Miami in December 2026, followed by Caribbean voyages and a Panama Canal transit.
Subsequent itineraries will also operate from New York and Los Angeles before the vessel returns to European waters for sailings along the Iberian Peninsula and France.
The order continues a broader industry trend in which luxury and upper-premium lines are investing in relatively small, high-revenue vessels rather than larger ships.
Unlike contemporary cruise lines, which have focused on capacity growth, the ultra-luxury sector has prioritised lower guest counts, expanded accommodation sizes, and destination-focused itineraries.
Extending the build schedule to 2036 also highlights the long planning cycles involved in cruise deployment. New vessels ordered today are expected to operate for several decades, meaning fleet decisions reflect anticipated travel demand well into the 2040s.
The additional Prestige-Class ship therefore signals continued confidence in long-haul fly-cruise markets and in demand for smaller luxury ships capable of operating in a wider range of ports than larger vessels.
Seven Seas Prestige inaugural season highlights
• Maiden voyage: Barcelona to Miami, departing December 13, 2026 (14 nights)
• Caribbean voyages from Miami
• Panama Canal transit itinerary
• Sailings from New York and Los Angeles
• European voyages along the Iberian Peninsula and France
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