Regent’s Autumn Sojourn in the Med to Focus on Music, Food & Wine

On October 18, 2008, 700 guests will embark from Istanbul, Turkey for a 28-night “Autumn Sojourn in the Mediterranean” aboard Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager. The ship will journey to the French and Italian Rivieras, the Cote D’Azur, and the Greek islands.

“For guests who love to cruise, these longer voyages evoke the romance of ocean travel,” said Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “At the same time, they provide a rare opportunity to explore an extraordinary number of exciting Mediterranean ports.”

The Sojourn may be booked as one single journey or in three segments. Each segment will feature a unique event, a variety of entertainment options focusing on classical music, and an in-depth focus on the cuisine of the region.

Of special note: Regent has announced that guests will have an opportunity to purchase Euros at a 1:1 exchange rate against the U.S. dollar, and experience complimentary events on board and ashore.

The individual segments are as follows:

Executive Vice President’s Cruise, Istanbul to Piraeus (October 18 to 25)
Kenneth Watson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Regent Seven Seas, will host the seven-night Greek Isles journey beginning with an overnight stay in Istanbul and proceeding to Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, and Nafplio in Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey. At Ephesus, the ancient Anatolian city that is today one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, guests will enjoy a concert by the Izmir Chamber Orchestra, featuring Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart and Brahms. Per-person fares start at $4,995.

Three Song of Flower Captains’ Cruise, Piraeus to Monte Carlo (October 25 to November 5)
In addition to being Regent Seven Seas captains, Dag Dvergastein, Knut Hanssen, and Jarle Jensen have another thing in common—all three were previously masters of the iconic luxury ship Song of Flower, once part of the fleet of Regent Seven Seas predecessor Radisson Seven Seas Cruises. Sailing across the Mediterranean from the Greek Isles to the French and Italian Rivieras, the voyage will call at Kusadasi and Marmaris in Turkey; Iraklio, Greece; Valletta, Malta; Ajaccio, Corsica; and Naxos, Sorrento, Civitavecchia, and Livorno in Italy before concluding in Monte Carlo. The three captains will host a series of special events for guests and will be joined by former Song of Flower staff members, including cruise director J.J., shore excursion manager Helen Harrison, and maitre d’hotel Patrick Lescoute. Another highlight of the voyage is an exclusive concert at Valletta’s Manoel Theater. Per-person rates start at $6,850.

President’s Cruise, Monte Carlo to Civitavecchia (November 5 to 15)
Mark Conroy, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will host this 10-night voyage into antiquity, accompanying guests as they travel from Monte Carlo to Portofino and Livorno, Italy; Marseilles, France; Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, and Menorca, Spain; and Ajaccio, Corsica. Guests are invited to an after-hours private tour of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. Other highlights include a complimentary organ concert at Palma de Mallorca’s Cathedral. Per-person rates start at $5,995.

Guests who purchase individual segments will enjoy one complimentary special event and benefits including free Economy or Business Class air (or $1,000/$3,000 cruise credit, respectively), depending on suite category purchased, plus the option to purchase up to 200 Euros per suite at a 1:1 exchange rate.

Guests who opt for the full 28-night voyage receive two-for-one pricing, free Business Class air (or $3,000 cruise credit), special shipboard events, and a commemorative gift. These guests will also have the option to purchase up to 800 Euros per suite from Regent Seven Seas at a 1:1 exchange rate. Per-person prices for the 28-night voyage range from $14,495 to $44,543.

For more information, call your travel agent or contract Regent Seven Seas at (877) 505-5370.

Photo courtesy of Regent Seven Seas