Built in Genoa, Italy, christened by a Princess in Monaco, with artwork and sculptures everywhere, lined with Carrera marble, glittering with chandeliers and Murano and Lalique glass, and displaying masterpieces plentiful enough to stock an art gallery, the Explorer is a palace. But this isn’t the glitz and bling of some ships. Everything looks valuable, impressive and sophisticated rather than showy. Then there is that space ratio, which sounds boring but on a ship is essential to make you feel relaxed and less crowded. Space to breathe, and wind down, is a vital element on a truly relaxing cruise . . .
You might not require the showcase £8,000-per-night Regent Suite’s 4,443 sq ft of space. But the fact is that all of the 375 suites on Explorer are much more spacious than many competitors—and this living space makes the entire cruise feel more tranquil: Explorer is not a place for queuing.
As for the food, this is gourmet cuisine throughout the ship. Guests can choose to lunch or dine in no fewer than six restaurants—all serving excellent and distinctive dishes. As well as pan-Asian cuisine in Pacific Rim, guests enjoy Parisian dining in Chartreuse, steaks in the surroundings of a private London club in Prime 7, the contemporary look of Compass Rose (only plates by Versace are good enough for this restaurant!) and the feel of the 1960s Italian Riviera in La Veranda. For hands-on cooking there is the Culinary Arts Kitchen, lessons included!
The spa is the celebrated Canyon Ranch Spa Club, suitably ritzy in style and decorated with silk fabrics, Swarovski crystal and twinkling lights. At 750 sq ft, the spa is the fleet’s largest, spanning two levels, and has its own infinity pool, eight treatment rooms; a large thermal suite with heated ceramic loungers and a private outdoor deck. It also includes infrared saunas, aroma steam rooms and cold rooms. The treatment menu is vast and impressive.
Numerous stylish lounges include The Observation Lounge, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for incredible ocean views. This lounge also features a classic Art Deco theme with dark wood furniture and deep leather sofas.
As well as excellent expert lectures, entertainment ranks high on Explorer: the two-tier 694-seat Constellation Theatre has the vibe of an upmarket jazz club and the nightly shows—more elaborate than on other vessels—range from American jazz to London dance, a Parisian-style burlesque that blends dance, song and spectacular costumes, and Tony Award-winning music and comedy from Hollywood’s golden age.
If you think it all sounds just a little expensive, you might think again. Because Regent’s fares include flights, multiple shore excursions, excellent wines, spirits and other drinks, speciality restaurants, free Wifi and gratuities, the cost per person per day can actually work out less than taking a smaller suite on a premium cruise line ship twice the size—even more when you factor-in your exclusive savings through CountryClubuk.
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