Regent Seven Seas

Best upscale cruise deal for June 15, 2025

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond 🔹 1. Celebrity Cruises – Caribbean & Bahamas Escape A sophisticated island voyage combining Caribbean warmth with modern elegance. Why it’s great:Enjoy sun-soaked beaches, gourmet dining, and sleek ship design—without overspending. Specials: 75% off second guest fare Up to $400 in instant savings per stateroom Third and fourth guests sail free in select staterooms Pricing: 3-night Bahamas cruise from about $330/person in Standard Rooms, and $913/person for a Balcony Cabin 🔹 2. Explora Journeys – Mediterranean Elegance A serene adults‑only voyage that flows between coastal gems. Why it’s great:Savor slow travel with ......

By |2025-06-25T10:41:33-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

The Rise of Ultra-Luxury Cruises: Why Travelers Are Willing to Splurge at Sea

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond Cruising has long been associated with relaxation, exploration, and indulgence, but in recent years, an increasing number of travelers are opting for ultra-luxury cruise experiences. Rather than focusing solely on affordability, many modern travelers are prioritizing value—something that means different things to different people. For some, value is about world-class service, gourmet dining, and spacious accommodations. For others, it’s about all-inclusive amenities, unique itineraries, and a hassle-free vacation experience. But one thing is certain: when it comes to luxury cruising, the experience is often far greater than the price difference suggests. What ......

By |2025-02-17T12:43:52-05:00February 19th, 2025|

Exploring Cruise Line Categories: From Mass-Market to Ultra-Luxury

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond Choosing the right cruise line isn't easy Embarking on a cruise is a thrilling adventure, but with a sea of options, choosing the right cruise line can be as complex as navigating the ocean's tides. To help you steer in the right direction, this guide examines four main cruise line categories – mass-market, premium, entry-luxury, and ultra-luxury. As you journey from mass-market to ultra-luxury, you'll notice a graduated increase in prices reflecting the enhanced amenities, personalized service, and indulgent experiences offered. By understanding these categories, you can better chart a course for ......

By |2025-02-12T09:50:23-05:00February 11th, 2025|

The Hidden Affordability of Ultra-Luxury Cruises: Take A Closer Look at Costs

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond How Ultra-Luxury Regent Seven Seas May be Cheaper than a Celebrity Cruise Suite The cruise industry can be compared to a three-tiered cake, with mass-market cruise lines forming the broad base, premium cruise lines in the middle, and luxury lines making up the smaller top tier. But here's a secret not many know: ultra-luxury cruises can actually be more affordable than the suites on mass market or premium cruise lines. Let me share a recent comparison I made, which may just change the way you perceive the value and affordability ......

By |2024-02-02T13:42:14-05:00June 6th, 2023|

2021 Cruise Wave Season Specials

As 2020 sails into the sunset, we all look forward to 2021 when we can begin to start cruising again. As many of you know, "Wave Season" start the end of December and runs into March. During "Wave Season" the cruise lines offer some of their best deals. With cruise lines shut down for a year, demand is high. Its even higher than the same time in 2019. The reason? People are have cooped up at home and they all want to get out and get back on the seas. We will post the various offers on this page ......

By |2024-02-02T13:41:30-05:00December 16th, 2020|

A luxury cruise may be more affordable than you think!

COMPARE APPLES-TO-APPLES When pricing luxury cruises it is important that you compare apples-to-apples (actually this is true for all cruises). Some cruise lines have several additional costs that will increase your total cruise cost above the base fare. In addition to ‘mandatory’ extra fees (like gratuities), most people pay extra for such things as Wi-Fi, shore excursions, soda (no soda isn’t free on most ships), alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees, specialty restaurants, and more. Plus, you have to add the cost of flights to and from the cruise ports, and the cost of at least one day for a hotel ......

By |2024-02-02T13:39:06-05:00November 23rd, 2018|
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