Enrichment & Special Interest Cruises
Enrichment Programs With Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Enrichment is a primary focus at Regent Seven Seas. Part of what makes a cruise with them so rewarding is the way they augment traditional cruising with insights of expert guest hosts and unique programming on board and on shore to provide you with opportunities to pursue different interests during your voyage.
SPOTLIGHTS
Some cruises feature \"Spotlight\" thematic programs. These cruises include lectures and entertainment options focused on specific themes and interest areas. These are complimentary to all guests on the voyage.
CIRCLES OF INTEREST
For those guests interested in a deeper focus on a specific area of interest, Regent Sevens seas Navigator also offers Circles of Interest programs. These include access to unique experiences both on board and on shore. You will have the opportunity to discover a destination through a lens of particular interest, with the insights of an expert guest host and the camaraderie of a smaller community of guests who share your interests. These programs are limited to smaller groups and must be pre-purchased
FOOD AND WINE
Watch celebrated chefs prepare signature dishes. Learn their secret cooking techniques. Sip and savour your way through some of the world’s greatest food and wine regions. You can enjoy elegant dinners and wine-tastings as well as practice your own cooking skills on this delectable Circle of Interest program.
Also, don’t miss out on Regent Signature Cellars, their exclusive Wine Club created for members of Seven Seas Society, the special family of past passengers.
PHOTOGRAPHY
There’s no better place to pick up pointers on how to point and shoot than in some of Regent’s spectacular destinations: Alaska, for example, or amid the golden spires of Bangkok.
You can take digital imaging classes with professional photographers, get expert advise or go on a photography-focused tour and watch your own picture-taking abilities improve. Or perhaps you would like to create a wonderful personalized album of memories by sharing photos with other guests? We can arrange all that, too.
HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND LITERATURE
Celebrate the grandeur of ancient dynasties. Explore archaeological ruins and centuries-old palaces and cathedrals. Ponder the mysteries of pre-historic stone monuments and ancient monoliths untouched by time. You can meet authors, attend book signings, or enrich your travels with a suggested reading list from Longitude, featuring the most informative, entertaining and useful books and maps for destinations worldwide. Delving into the history of the places you visit can add enormous interest and pleasure, especially when you go exploring in depth with the guidance of knowledgeable experts.
PERFORMING ARTS
"All the world’s a stage", so it shouldn’t be surprising to find performing arts in Regent’s Circles of Interest program. See a superb dance performance complete with a cocktail reception with the artists. Learn the tango on your way to Buenos Aires. Enjoy a lecture on the history of jazz. From the hot sounds of local jazz clubs to a superb ballet performance, the performing arts provide dazzling entertainment and activities for Regent guests.
ART, DESIGN AND CULTURES
What better way to truly immerse yourself in a destination than to learn about their art, design and cultures? These Circles of Interest programs can include everything from art lectures and private gallery browsings to visiting a local home to see first-hand how social patterns and beliefs affect a region’s inhabitants.
ACTIVE EXPLORATION AND WELLNESS
Are you the open-air, outdoors type who welcomes an active lifestyle? Do you travel to escape the stress of work? Looking for a getaway that can help you feel rejuvenated and glowing with vitality? From active explorations of your destination to spa retreats where you can renew body and soul, these healthy living programs are wonderful ways to experience the world.
Guests have access to one of the most exclusive land-based spa operations in the world at Carita Spa. Aboard Regent’s ships, Carita Spas are a heavenly escape into a secluded realm of supreme tranquillity. Designed as a luxurious refuge from everyday stresses, the Carita Spas combine the art of gentle pampering with an extensive range of physical regimens including health and revitalization.
ANTIQUES, JEWELRY AND SHOPPING
There are adventures to be shared, antiques to be found, jewellery to be appraised and shopping galore. Attend lectures and programs that advise you on antique hunting in the destinations you visit. Have your jewellery appraised aboard ship. Regent can also point you to the best shops in the area. Or enjoy the luxury and service of a personal shopper who will escort you to the finest boutiques in town.
ENVIRONMENT AND MARINE LIFE
Through an exclusive partnership with Regent, the renowned environmentalist, oceanographer and educator Jean-Michel Cousteau, and his colleagues from Ocean Futures Society, share their broad knowledge with enrichment programs, videos, lectures and shore excursions. Jean-Michel Cousteau founded the widely respected Ocean Futures Society in 1999 to explore and protect our global oceans. Learn more about the eco-systems in the regions you visit with stimulating lectures that can add immeasurable insights to your travel experience.
FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
Why not have a reunion on board or at a Regent hotel or resort? We can plan special dinners, celebrations and events to bring everyone together and create a lifetime of memories.
For guests who want to travel with their children or grandchildren, Regent’s Club Mariner youth program offers the opportunity for everyone to experience the excitement of exploring the world in a meaningful, enriching way. Designed for children of different age groups and supervised by specially trained counsellors, Club Mariner operates all summer long and during the Christmas season.
