Regent’s 2026 Holiday Season: 56 New Festive Shore Excursions

If the holidays feel best when savoured slowly, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has just elevated festive travel to an art form. For the 2026 winter season the ultra‑luxury line unveils 56 new shore excursions and five multi‑day holiday market land programs—designed to immerse guests in seasonal customs, cuisine and celebration across the Mediterranean.

These offerings debut during Regent’s first full winter Mediterranean season aboard Seven Seas Navigator® and will also appear on Seven Seas Voyager® and Seven Seas Prestige™ on her maiden voyage—each experience curated to feel intimate, local and effortlessly luxurious.

Why luxury travellers will love this season

• Deep cultural immersion: New excursions pair Christmas markets with local traditions—think Provençal sweets in Marseille, Nativity scenes in Málaga and private zambombada flamenco in Andalusia.
• Inclusive and optional experiences: Many seasonal shore excursions are included in Regent’s all‑inclusive fare; optional Regent Choice tours start from $119 per guest.
• Holiday ambience on board: Ships will be adorned with lavish décor, gingerbread displays, menorah lightings and seasonal menus—delivering a festive atmosphere that complements on‑shore discovery.
• Curated land programs: Five multi‑day pre‑ and post‑cruise packages (starting from $2,399) let guests extend the celebration with deeper access to Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany and Catalonia.

Highlights worth bookmarking

• Holiday Magic in Catalonia (3 nights, from Barcelona): A pre‑cruise program that combines Barcelona markets, Gothic Quarter strolls and a day trip to Girona’s festive fairs—perfect for easing into the season before boarding Seven Seas Navigator.
• Holiday Magic in Rome & Viterbo (3 nights): Blend Vatican highlights and Roman treasures with Viterbo’s intimate Christmas markets and warm Italian hospitality.
• Tuscany’s Winter Magic (3 nights): A sensory escape through Florence and Val d’Orcia with priority access to Renaissance art, artisan shopping in Pienza and Montepulciano’s Christmas market.
• Málaga’s Joyful Christmas Celebrations (included excursion): Walk Málaga’s illuminated historic centre, admire the cathedral’s Nativity scene and enjoy a private flamenco zambombada performance with seasonal treats.
• Provençal Christmas & the 13 Desserts: In Marseille, savour local holiday sweets and learn the symbolism behind the region’s 13 Desserts—an intimate cultural moment that brings culinary tradition to life.

A festive season designed for meaningful travel
Regent’s new shore excursions and land programs are clearly aimed at travellers who prize provenance, storytelling and time to linger. Rather than a hurried market visit, these curated experiences emphasise small‑group access, expert narration and seasonal authenticity—ideal for guests seeking meaningful holiday memories rather than checklists.

Practical details and bookings
Selected shore excursions and land programs are available on Seven Seas Navigator®, Seven Seas Voyager® and Seven Seas Prestige™ itineraries for the 2026 holiday season. Prices for land programs start from $2,399; Regent Choice shore excursions begin at $119. For full details, itineraries and reservations, visit: https://www.rssc.com/Christmas-In-Europe