A gorgeous supermodel used an enormous bottle of Champagne to christen the gorgeous new Seven Seas Splendor. In a gala event in Miami, Regent Seven Seas Cruises inaugurated the all-suite, all-balcony luxury ship the line calls the most luxurious ever built.
“Seven Seas Splendor is the epitome of luxury perfected,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Every ship we launch gets even better, and Seven Seas Splendor is magnificent.”
Honorary Godmother Christie Brinkley delivered the traditional maritime blessing — “I hereby name this ship Seven Seas Splendor. May God bless her and all who sail on her” — which officially christened the vessel. The world-famous supermodel, glamorous actress, proud mother and successful entrepreneur then pushed a button to send a 15-liter Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut champagne smashing against the ship’s hull to symbolically welcome the newest member of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet.
Seven Seas Splendor is helmed by 30-year veteran Captain Serena Melani, the first woman to captain a newly built ocean cruise ship. In acknowledging this pioneering honor during her remarks, Captain Melani told the audience following a standing ovation that women can achieve any goal with perseverance and hard work, and that the ship’s 550 crew members deserve recognition for providing luxury travelers with the highest levels of personalized service and comfort on board.
After a winter Caribbean season, the 750-guest ship will spend the summer in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. It features more than 46,000 square-feet of Italian marble and among the largest cruise ship balconies in the world. The suites range from the 307 square-foot Veranda Suite to the lavish 4,443 square-foot Regent Suite. In addition, there’s a $5- million curated collection of museum-quality art personally curated by Del Rio.
