Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Festive Voyages Featuring Cape Town and Dubai for 2025–2027

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced an enticing line-up of festive voyages through 2027, with itineraries that spotlight both Cape Town and Dubai as key destinations. These sailings are part of a broader strategy to offer luxury holiday experiences across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, providing African travel professionals with fresh opportunities to engage discerning clients seeking unique seasonal journeys.

One of the standout offerings for the 2025/26 holiday season is the World Holiday Spectacular aboard Seven Seas Voyager. This 21-night voyage departs from Barcelona on December 19th, 2025, and concludes in Cape Town on January 9th, 2026. The itinerary is a showcase of West Africa’s coastal gems, with calls at Cadiz, the Canary Islands, Mindelo, Dakar, Banjul, Abidjan, Sekondi, Lome, São Tomé, and Walvis Bay. Guests will spend Christmas at sea, journeying down the West African coast before arriving in South Africa’s Mother City.

Travelers on this voyage will enjoy access to 86 included shore excursions, ranging from wildlife cruises in Namibia’s Walvis Bay Lagoon to exploring São Tomé’s dramatic Boca do Inferno blowhole. Cultural highlights abound, with opportunities to discover Gambian architecture in Banjul and visit the impressive King Fahad Mosque. This immersive approach is designed to appeal to those seeking both relaxation and authentic regional experiences during the festive period.

Looking ahead to the 2026/27 season, Seven Seas Voyager will embark on the Masterpieces of Petra itinerary, a 21-night journey from Athens to Dubai departing December 7th, 2026. This sailing will transit the Suez Canal and feature stops in Sharm El Sheikh, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, and Sir Bani Yas. Notably, the itinerary includes overnight stays in Aqaba, Luxor, and Jeddah, culminating in Dubai on December 28th, 2026. Guests will have the chance to explore ancient wonders such as Petra and Luxor, while also experiencing the modern vibrancy of Arabian Gulf destinations that are rapidly emerging as winter cruise hubs.

These Cape Town and Dubai sailings are part of Regent’s expansive festive programme, which extends through 2027 and features a diverse array of global destinations. The line’s holiday voyages are scheduled across its fleet, with itineraries in South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, and more. Regent’s commitment to the festive season is reflected in its onboard experience, with menus, entertainment, and programmes tailored to Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year celebrations. Guests can expect themed dishes, special performances, and a celebratory atmosphere throughout their journey.

Other notable holiday sailings include:

Sojourn to Oz (Seven Seas Explorer, departs Bali, December 12th, 2025): A 16-night adventure through Indonesia and along Australia’s east coast, concluding with two days in Sydney and Christmas in Brisbane.

South American Splendour (Seven Seas Splendor, departs Rio de Janeiro, December 17th, 2025): An 11-night itinerary to Buenos Aires, with stops in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, including Punta del Este on Christmas Day.

Felices Fiestas Transatlantic (Seven Seas Prestige, departs Barcelona, December 2026): The inaugural voyage of Regent’s newest ship, crossing to Miami with calls in Malaga, Madeira, and Tortola. This sailing marks the debut of the Seven Seas Prestige, which is set to enter service in December 2026 for Caribbean and European cruises [[1]](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/regent-reveals-seven-seas-prestiges-inaugural-season/).

Tropical Sparkle & Holiday Cheer (Seven Seas Splendor, round trip Galveston, December 11th, 2026): A 17-night Caribbean circuit including Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and Antigua.

An Aussie Celebration (Seven Seas Explorer, round trip Sydney, December 19th, 2026): Ten nights around Australia and Tasmania, finishing with an overnight in Sydney.

Lesser Antilles Journey (Seven Seas Grandeur, round trip Miami, December 19th, 2026): A 10-night Caribbean itinerary including St. Kitts, Dominica, and Antigua.

Caribbean Celebration (Seven Seas Mariner, Tampa to Miami, December 21st, 2026): A 10-night sailing featuring ports across the southern Caribbean.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ festive sailings are designed to deliver a blend of luxury, cultural immersion, and seasonal celebration, making them an attractive proposition for African travel professionals seeking to offer clients something truly special. With itineraries that highlight Africa’s own shores as well as global hotspots, these voyages are set to inspire new travel patterns and elevate the region’s profile within the international cruise market.

As Regent continues to expand its fleet and destination offerings, including the much-anticipated launch of the Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026 [[1]](https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/06/regent-reveals-seven-seas-prestiges-inaugural-season/), the brand is reinforcing its position as a leader in luxury cruising. For the African travel sector, these developments signal a wealth of new opportunities to connect clients with world-class holiday experiences that blend tradition, adventure, and the spirit of discovery.