As one of the world's leading ultra luxury cruise line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises just unveiled an extraordinary lineup of Spotlight Voyages for 2025 and 2026.
These curated experiences into the fascinating worlds of gourmet cuisine, fine wines and whiskies will heighten passengers' cruise experience. There are multiple opportunities on these cruises to interact with esteemed chefs, notable experts and visionaries.
“There is an increased desire within ultra luxury travel for themed and special interest cruises and that’s why our teams have worked hard to create this incredible range of Spotlight Voyages,” said Jason Montague, incoming Chief Luxury Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Designed to enrich the cruising experience by engaging our guests in their passions through unique programs both onboard and ashore, this collection underscores Regent’s commitment to providing luxurious, meaningful travel experiences that inspire discovery and connection.”
Regent’s gourmand Spotlight Voyages are tailored to ignite guests’ senses, passions and curiosity. Among the highlights of the 2025-2026 Spotlight Voyages are the following cruises:
On August 11, 2025, the Epicurean Spotlight is Cuisine with Michelin-starred Chef Alain Roux. Spend 12 nights on the Regent Seven Seas Splendor sailing from Athens to Barcelona. This culinary journey offers travelers the chance to experience live cooking demonstrations and interactive Q&A in the ship's Culinary Arts Kitchen. Esteemed Chef Alain Roux upholds the legendary Roux family tradition at the UK’s The Waterside Inn, maintaining 3 Michelin stars which the restaurant has held for 38 years. A pastry master and co-chair of the Roux Scholarship, Chef Roux also leads prestigious ventures like Le Normandie in Bangkok.
Also on a Regent Seven Seas Splendor cruise from Montreal to New York, passengers will get to meet Los Angeles-based chef Tommaso Barletta and his friend actor/comedian John O'Hurley. This Epicurean Spotlight Voyage on October 22, 2025 provides passengers a sneak-peek into why Chef Tommaso's fine-dining restaurants are award-winning. From the galley to the stage on the ship, actor John O'Hurley, best known for his iconic role on Seinfeld, will help Chef Tommaso host special culinary activities. Besides entertaining cooking demonstrations and Q&A sessions, O'Hurley will perform his special one-man show A Man With Standards during this 11-night cruise.
Passengers on the August 28, 2025 cruise from Amsterdam to Paris will sail 12-nights on the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur. This Epicurean Spotlight on Cuisine cruise is with James Beard Award winning Chef Christopher Gross. Guests will be enlightened on this unique journey while attending live cooking demonstrations, exclusive dining events, and Q & A sessions.
Another Regent Seven Seas Grandeur sailing on September 25, 2025, Epicurean Spotlight on Cuisine with Chef Kent Rathbun will spend 10 nights embarking on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean. Sailing from Barcelona, guests will have the opportunity to meet James Beard Award finalist, Chef Kent Rathbun, known for his award-winning Texas cuisine.
This esteemed chef is the visionary behind the iconic restaurants Jasper's and Abacus. Chef Kent will guide guests through a series of live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and intimate Q&A sessions. Known for his bold, innovative flavors, throughout the voyage, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to watch Chef Rathbun in action as he prepares some of his most iconic dishes. He will also offer insights into his methods and culinary secrets that guests can take home to their own kitchens. Throughout this cruise, guests will have the opportunity to experience multi-course tasting menus crafted by Chef Rathbun, where each dish tells a story of global inspiration and local tradition.
WINE CRUISE EXPERIENCES
Guests sailing on the March 31, 2025 Epicurean Spotlight wine cruise will travel roundtrip from Tokyo on a sailing to experience 'Wine with ZAP: Zinfandel Advocates & Producers.' This 14-night sailing on Regent Seven Seas Explorer will have experts from Robert Biale Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, and Cast Wines. While visiting century-old temples and pagodas, guests will heighten their senses about the bold flavors of Zinfandel wines.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fans will want to sail on the Ken Brown Wines Cruise on June 10, 2026 starting in Whittier, Alaska on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Learn all about the pioneer of small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay winemaking. This calm and breathtaking sailing finishes in Vancouver, BC. Experience the nuanced flavors of Ken Brown wines while taking in the beauty of the Hubbard Glacier, Sitka and historic Skagway.
SUSTAINABLE WINE CRUISES
Learn about the delicate art of sustainable winemaking with expert Steven Honig from Honig Vineyard & Winery. This family-owned winery is a leader in sustainable viticulture. Board the Regent Seven Seas Mariner on October 22, 2025 for exclusive wine tastings throughout the cruise, and attend engaging seminars, Best of all, guests can experience hosted shore excursions while traversing the Mediterranean from Trieste to Barcelona.
SPOTLIGHT ON WHISKEY CRUISE
Sail from Oslo to Amsterdam on September 8, 2026 onboard the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur to learn all about the art of whiskey. This unique cruise will have experts from Whisky Advocate magazine. It's a thrilling 19-nights cruise exploring the culture, history and flavors of whisky. Excursions include visiting the Guinness Storehouse and the Scottish single malts in Highland Park.
Regent Seven Seas is offering other Spotlight Voyages, that include exploring your heritage with Ancestry.com, and a cruise with Sarah Faberge' to learn about the bespoke jeweled art. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises Faberge's egg is the only permanent exhibit at sea.
