Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, and Fabergé, the globally revered jewelry Maison, have collaborated to create two new Spotlight Voyages. The two special sailings will bring guests into the world of Fabergé with small group master-class programs, exclusive access to unique and intimate shore-side tours, jeweled egg demonstrations and fascinating lectures and screenings.
Additionally, there is also the option to book a special pre-cruise land program in London which includes a visit to the Fabergé headquarters, an exclusive shopping experience in Harrods, private viewing of the royal portraits in Westminster Abbey and more.
The two spotlight sailings, both hosted by the highest of authorities on the Fabergé story, will be on Seven Seas Splendor’s® June 13, 2023, 10-night sailing through Northern Europe, hosted by Archduke Dr. Géza von Habsburg, and on new ship Seven Seas Grandeur’s July 1, 2024, 10-night sailing around the Mediterranean, hosted by Sarah Fabergé.
Spotlight on Fabergé sailings have been created in celebration of the bespoke, hand-crafted Journey in Jewels egg objet – the first Fabergé egg to reside permanently at sea – which will be the pièce de résistance of the dazzling art collection aboard the new Seven Seas Grandeur, setting sail in November 2023.
Spotlight on Fabergé with Archduke Dr Géza von Habsburg
The first Spotlight on Fabergé sailing will be hosted by Archduke Dr. Géza von Habsburg, Fabergé’s Curatorial Director and member of the Fabergé Heritage Council. As Director of the Fabergé Arts Foundation, Dr. von Habsburg has curated numerous prestigious exhibitions around the world.
Before the first Spotlight on Fabergé voyage sets sail from London (Southampton), England on June 13, 2023, guests have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive pre-cruise experience in London. The two-night land program will bring discerning travelers into the world of Fabergé with a visit to the Maison’s headquarters for an exclusive welcome by Creative Director, Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell who will present some rare and one-off creations. There will also be the opportunity to handle and view some of Fabergé’s loose gemstone sourced directly from the largest emerald and ruby mines in the world. The excursion will be followed by a visit to Harrods and an exclusive meal in Mayfair. Guests will also enjoy a private tour of Westminster Abbey led by Lady Penny Mountbatten who represents royal portrait artist Ralph Heimans, whose portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II is on display at the Abbey.
Once on board Seven Seas Splendor, guests will cruise the North Sea, calling at Kristiansand, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Gothenburg, Sweden, and Kiel, Germany, before sailing across the Baltic Sea for stops in Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland, disembarking in Stockholm, Sweden.
Regent guests can take advantage of unlimited included shore excursions from an extensive menu of culturally rich programs. In Copenhagen, travelers can enjoy an excursion led by Dr. von Habsburg to Amalienborg to view the Royal Danish Collection before visiting the historic Rosenborg Castle. While in Kiel, Dr. von Habsburg will host a private dinner in the quaint German port town.
Regent’s Spotlight Voyages offer the opportunity to indulge interests with a variety of onboard activities. The presentation program will include the history of Fabergé described by Dr. von Habsburg, while masterclasses will cover some of the fascinating processes of creation, explaining details of Fabergé’s unique pieces and collections. Guests will also learn about the house’s signature enamel process, which bring to life some of Fabergé’s most unique creations and learn what inspired iconic egg objets, before browsing a pop-up Fabergé boutique for a special purchase, or even commissioning unique pieces to be created by Fabergé London.
Prices for the Spotlight on Fabergé with Dr. von Habsburg voyage start from $13,599 per guest and can be combined with the exclusive 2-night pre-cruise land program from an additional $2,099 per guest.
Spotlight on Fabergé with Sarah Fabergé
The second Spotlight on Fabergé sailing will be hosted by Sarah Fabergé on board Regent’s newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur on July 1, 2024. Great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé and Director of Special Projects at Fabergé, Sarah Fabergé is a founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council. The 10-night sailing will depart from Rome (Civitavecchia) and cruise the Mediterranean, calling in Salerno, Italy; Taormina (Sicily); Valletta, Malta; Palma de Mallorca; Barcelona, Spain; Provence (Marseille), and Antibes, France before ending at Monte Carlo.
Prices for the Spotlight on Fabergé with Sarah Fabergé voyage start at $12,499 per guest and full program information will be available at a later date.
For more information, please visit RSSC.com, call 1-844-4REGENT (1-844-873-2381) or contact a professional travel advisor.
