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Regent Seven Seas Cruises included shore excursions ensures you experience destinations from cultural and historic perspectives and offers choices to suit our individual interests.
After the Jesuits built a series of missions along the coast of Alta California, the Spaniards established a port in 1781 as a supply stop for their coastal shipping routes. With the arrival of the transcontinental railroad and the discovery of oil, people began to arrive in droves. In 1923 the much-photographed giant letters were erected on the hill, and the golden age of Hollywood was born. The scale of Los Angeles, 90 miles long by 50 miles wide, defies belief.

Twenty years ago Cabo San Lucas, at the southernmost tip of Baja, was little more than a fishing village occasionally visited by itinerant Californian surfers and sport fishermen with the means to sail in or fly down. In recent years, however, it has rapidly become the focal point of Los Cabos, the catch-all term for the beaches and resorts ringing the toe of the peninsula. Condos have sprung up, palms transplanted, water piped in and everything is kept pristine. Immerse yourself in old world charm in Puerto Vallarta, tucked within the sparkling Banderas Bay, embraced by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains.

Aptly named “Scandinavian Marvel”, prepare for visits to countries amongst the oldest in Europe. Start in Copenhagen, the royal capital of Denmark renowned for its choice of theatres, museums, art galleries…In Tallin, Estonia, you will be amazed at the preserved state of the Old Town – a World Heritage Site. Explore the restored palaces of Castle Hill, Ancient convents, steepled churches and handsome guild houses. Prepare yourself to be awed by the unspoilt beauty of Norway’s fjords…see Geiranger Fjord, home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Views include snow-covered mountain peaks, waterfalls, lush vegetation and the deep blue waters of the fjord. Since 2005, the Geirangerfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.End this cruise with visits to manicured Helsinki, capital of Finland and Stockholm, the “Venice of the North”.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises included shore excursions ensures you experience destinations from cultural and historic perspectives and offers choices to suit our individual interests.
Rivaling Madrid or Paris for sophistication and culture, the tree-lined boulevards of fashionable Buenos Aires are home to superb restaurants, art galleries, museums, the magnificent Teatro de Colon and the brightly colored houses of La Boca barrio. As the sun sets, Recoleta awakens and the passionate melodies of the tango rise from the milangas along San Telmo’s cobbled streets. Few cities in South America share the ambiance, lifestyle and amenities that make Buenos Aires so endearing.

There’s a little bit of Carnival celebrated here everyday. From its famous beaches to its iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio radiates an air of exuberance that is hard to find anywhere else. Make the scene on trendy Ipanema or take a cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Sway your hips to the rhythm at a samba show or enjoy the tranquility of king Dom João VI’s Botanical Gardens and verdant Tijuca Forest.

Back in the 1880’s steamships carried tourists to this area to explore and enjoy its unspoiled natural beauty. Visitors then and now marvel at pine trees as tall as skyscrapers, humpback whales, eagles, wild salmon, black bears and more.

Each port of call has its history based on memorable characters or events of the time. For example, the former name of Vancouver, “Gas Town” was influenced by “Gassy Jack” Deighton, who built a saloon there. Juneau carries the name of Joe Juneau who with his fellow miner Richard Harris discovered nuggets as large as beans in what is now called “Gold Creek”.

Seward, your start or end point depending on your choice of northbound or southbound voyage, is situated in a backdrop of six mountain ranges and two active volcanoes. An awesome location to start or end your voyage!

Benoa’s charms are most evident in Nusa Dua, one of the most beautiful beaches in already-legendary Bali. In this land of rice terraces, spectacular volcanoes and over 20,000 temples, the main destination is the stunning 17th-century royal temple complex of Pura Taman Ayun in nearby Mengwi, surrounded by a lotus-filled moat, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Another favorite is the Sunset Temple, Tanah Lot, and don’t miss the batik factories for that perfect gift or souvenir. Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand. It began as a small trading center on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River serving the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767. The city has vastly modernized and undergone numerous changes, including the introduction of transportation and utility infrastructure in the reigns of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn, and quickly developed into the economic centre of Thailand. In Singapore, embrace exotic sights and sounds as they stroll or ride a trishaw through Chinatown, the Arab Quarter or Little India.

You will have ten days to explore all of the marvels that Spain and Portugal have to offer. You’ll even have an overnight stay in Lisbon, home of enigmatic fado music, renowned port wine and top-notch attractions like the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery. Visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the amazing La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Enjoy the lovely Montjuic Gardens, Gaudí’s other fabulous structures, the charming squares of the old Gothic Quarter and the Ramblas, Barcelona’s famed downtown promenade. Or visit beautiful Montserrat and its monastery in a breathtaking setting high in the mountains. Spend a fabulous day in Seville visiting the magnificent cathedral, climbing the famed Giralda Tower and strolling through the gorgeous Alcazar and its gardens.