September 18, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises are planning to spend £20million-plus on major refurbishments on all three of their all-suite ships.

The refurbishments will begin in December with the dry-dock of Seven Seas Voyager, followed by Seven Seas Mariner in January 2009 and Seven Seas Navigator in the first half of 2010.

The result will be a new look that is fresh, elegant and luxurious yet retaining the familiar warmth and charm.

Says Graham Sadler, UK Managing Director: "This is an exciting time for Regent, with a new ship on the way and with the extensive refurbishment onboard, Regent's ultra-luxury offering reinforces the recent awards we have received for being the world's most luxurious cruise company."

Almost every area of the ships will be refurbished, with public rooms being re-designed with new furniture, using sumptuous materials, along with warm colour schemes and rich fabrics offset by lustrous marble and granite accents. Yran and Storbraaten of Oslo, Norway, is overseeing the design work.

Highlights of the refurbishment program for Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner will include:

• Creation of a new alternative dining concept and venue - a steakhouse named Prime Seven - that will replace the current Indochine-menu Latitudes restaurants
• Re-design of lounges and public rooms to create more spacious areas for relaxation
• Creation of elegant new lounge and dining areas around the Pool Grill
• New carpeting, wallpaper, upholstery, light fixtures, and drapes in most public areas and guest suite accommodations
• More casual dining options with the addition of pizza ovens and ice-cream bar
• The creation of an extended coffee and snack bar area on Seven Seas Voyager, similar to the very popular Coffee Connection on Seven Seas Mariner

Adds Mark Conroy, RSSC president: "We are not only refurbishing the ships, we are adding many new luxury features that will enhance the guest experience. This comprehensive enhancement program positions our fleet as the standard-bearer in the luxury cruise category."

The refurbishment and product enhancements are the result of extensive feedback from RSSC's loyal guest base.