After twenty years of crusing for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seven Seas Navigator is headed for a brand new life as a residential ship. The vessel will probably be leaving the fleet in 2026, headed for a brand-new cruise line referred to as Crescent Seas. The model, which was launched to the world in the present day, was created by actual property developer Crescent Heights.
The 490-guest ship is about to be one in all 5 scheduled cruise ships working as luxurious residences at sea, designed for vacationers who’re accustomed to the “private oasis of the yachting lifestyle,” in response to Crescent Seas. It will bear an in depth $50 million refurbishment, with three elite design corporations on the challenge: Lissoni & Partners, Journey, and MAWD. Crescent plans to announce the 4 further residential ships over the subsequent 5 years.
Russell W. Galbut, a founding accomplice of Crescent Heights and a pacesetter within the cruise trade, is spearheading the expansion of Crescent Seas. “After spending so much time on the seas, we noticed that travelers yearned for more,” he stated. “People on the ships kept telling us they wanted to live this luxurious lifestyle. So, we decided to select ships with the right configurations to convert to the most magnificent cruising yachts. With most of the earth’s surface covered by water, it only felt right to use our 50 years of development expertise on land, to create the most magical residences at sea.”
The vessel, which will probably be renamed merely Navigator, will function 210 residences ranging in worth from $750,000 to $8 million. All models will get pleasure from white-glove butler service and high-speed Starlink wi-fi web.
The ship will meander world wide, visiting locations for 2 or three days at a time. The schedule will embrace all seven continents, with unique port calls in locations like French Polynesia, the Faroe Islands, and Madagascar.
Seven Seas Navigator (Photo by way of Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
“We are delighted to announce that Navigator will continue to sail the ocean with Crescent Seas. While we know Navigator is a favorite to many guests, with our two new Prestige Class ships on order, this agreement allows us to optimize our fleet while ensuring Navigator continues creating unforgettable memories at sea,” stated Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Crescent Seas is being launched by GFO Investments, Galbut’s world household workplace and a serious investor in Crescent Heights. As Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Crescent Heights, Galbut has an exemplary monitor report of creating city initiatives in gateway cities throughout the nation together with Ten Thousand Santa Monica Blvd and The Remington in Los Angeles, Forma Miami, and the redevelopment of 25 Broad Street in New York City into essentially the most desired houses and residences. Galbut’s growth experience, coupled along with his over 23-year tenure within the cruise trade, offers Galbut a novel vantage level to satisfy the present market calls for and drive the success of Crescent Seas.
Residence gross sales for Navigator will open to the general public on April ninth. A gross sales gallery is situated in Miami for potential patrons. The vessel’s maiden voyage with Crescent Seas is scheduled for December 2026.
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