Regent Seven Seas Cruises has sold out its 2025 world cruise in record time, with the sailing being completely reserved prior to officially opening for bookings on Wednesday.
The sailing, which at 150 nights is the longest in the cruise line’s history, had fares starting at £69,389 per passenger for a deluxe veranda suite and £191,949pp for a master suite.
The luxury Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand previously broke its world cruise opening day record in July 2021 when its 2024 world cruise went on sale.
The 2025 itinerary by 700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner has been reserved by loyal past passengers as well as more than a third who will be new Regent.
The cruise departs from Miami on January 7 to San Francisco via South America, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Alaska over more than five months.
The itinerary covers 97 ports of call in 25 countries on five continents and will cover 36,295 nautical miles.
As many as 395 free shore excursions are included and the ship will make 16 overnight stays in ports such as Rio de Janeiro, Bora Bora and Ho Chi Minh City.
The itinerary provides access to 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Around a quarter of passengers have opted to add an 18-night voyage to the world cruise, travelling from San Francisco back to Miami via the Panama Canal.
President and chief executive Jason Montague said: “We have received unprecedented interest in this sailing and this phenomenal booking record shows once again that people, just like the world itself, are now open to travel and are not going to wait around and let opportunities pass them by.
“It is remarkable that luxury travellers continue to sign up, or want to remain on the waitlist, in case some guests cancel their reservation between now and the sailing in two and a half years’ time – people simply want to explore as much as possible.”
He added: “We have great news for those guests who unfortunately did not have their 2025 world cruise booking confirmed due to strong demand, as we will open early reservation requests on July 6 for our 2024-2025 Legendary Journeys Collection.
“These grand voyages will offer longer sailings of up to 83 nights spanning the Arctic, Asia, Australia and the Mediterranean, and will officially be on sale July 20.”