Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s main ultra-luxury cruise line, and the enduring Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group have introduced the subsequent section of their unique partnership, collaborating on an exhilarating new Highlight Voyage crusing the Mediterranean in the summertime of 2025.
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The Highlight Voyage, hosted by former Method 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa and members of Aston Martin Aramco, together with engineers and executives, can be on board Seven Seas Splendour’s 10-night crusing on July 22, 2025. Moreover, representatives from Aston Martin, the internationally admired ultra-luxury street automotive model, will take part within the unique voyage via a sequence of workshops on innovation and design.
The cruise will immerse luxurious travellers within the worlds of ultra-luxury cruising and high-performance Grand Prix racing. It is going to go to locations steeped within the wealthy historical past and custom of motor racing, reminiscent of Barcelona, Spain, and Monte Carlo, Monaco. The manufacturers will work collectively to create unforgettable experiences each on and off the ship.
As well as, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has created unbelievable pre- and post-cruise motor-racing-themed, multi-day land programmes for company who want to prolong their cruise holidays. These programmes might see company exploring well-known racetracks and viewing distinctive non-public automotive collections, plus the prospect to attend an Aston Martin Aramco Race Weekend Expertise in Hungary after the Highlight Voyage.
Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, mentioned:
Our collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group has been met with a lot pleasure, and we’re delighted to announce particulars of the subsequent stage of our partnership with this unbelievable Highlight Voyage. This one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime crusing aboard our latest ship will enable luxurious travellers to immerse themselves on the planet of motor racing and the wealthy heritage of Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group via fascinating experiences and views, all of the whereas having fun with the best requirements of personalised service, limitless shore excursions, and beautiful delicacies on board an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Regent cruise.
Jefferson Slack, Managing Director, Industrial & Advertising and marketing, Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group, added:
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco partnership was fashioned based mostly on our shared ardour for creating once-in-a-lifetime moments, whether or not on land or at sea. The newly unveiled Highlight Voyage, which can happen proper within the coronary heart of the 2025 season, is the proper method for company to get an unique look into the fascinating interior workings of an iconic Method 1 crew.
Highlight on Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group with Pedro de la Rosa
The crusing can be stuffed with once-in-a-lifetime moments, bringing company all the joy of high-performance motor racing whereas having fun with the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive Regent expertise with on-board meet and greets and Q&A classes with Aston Martin Aramco driver ambassador Pedro de la Rosa, a veteran of over 100 Grands Prix.
“I’m thrilled to host this unique Highlight Voyage aboard with our associates at Regent and much more excited to be crusing from my hometown of Barcelona,” mentioned Pedro de la Rosa, Group Ambassador, Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group. “I’ve spent over three many years pursuing my ardour for racing in each nook of the globe, and I can’t wait to share this ardour and my distinctive experiences with each Regent and Aston Martin Aramco followers whereas cruising the Mediterranean on this particular voyage.”
All through the cruise, further Aston Martin Method One Group members will conduct grasp lessons, workshops, meet-and-greets, and panel discussions.
Off the ship, the manufacturers are curating distinctive driving and motor-racing experiences across the locations the crusing will go to.
Monte Carlo can be a specific spotlight of the crusing, with an opportunity for company to immerse themselves within the glamour of Monaco via a bespoke tour that’s match for racing royalty. Starting with a go to to the Basic Automobile Assortment, a should for motorsports fanatics, luxurious travellers can then expertise the joys of the enduring Monaco Circuit. A lavish lunch follows earlier than discovering extra of the well-known circuit on a strolling tour and delving into Prince Rainer’s private automotive assortment. Visitors will then savour an aperitivo with F1 memorabilia overlooking Port Hercule earlier than capping off the day with a panoramic helicopter flight, the quintessential race day arrival and departure expertise.
Again on board, luxurious travellers will be capable of stand up shut and private with a full-size duplicate of one of many crew’s race vehicles, proudly that includes the Regent emblem, positioned on a public deck of Seven Seas Splendour. The ship may even host an Aston Martin simulator so company can take a look at their expertise on a digital circuit.
The Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group Highlight Voyage expertise can be full with particular “Race Day” themed dishes, cocktails, deck events, documentary airings, presents, and co-branded merchandise, together with hats, polo shirts, jackets and reusable water bottles within the ship’s boutique, plus particular Culinary Arts Kitchen lessons.
Regent company can benefit from limitless included shore excursions from an intensive menu of culturally wealthy programmes in all of the unbelievable locations on the cruise. The ship calls at Barcelona, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence (Marseille), France; Saint-Tropez, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Portofino, Italy; Tuscany (Livorno), Italy; and disembarks in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
The Highlight on Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group voyage prices $8,449 per visitor. Some shoreside experiences are further and have restricted capability.
Pre-Cruise Land Programme in Barcelona, Spain
Embark on an exhilarating pre-cruise journey in Barcelona, spanning three nights and 4 days. Start with a strolling tour and a tasty dinner at a conventional Catalan eatery earlier than revving up the joy with an exciting drive at Montjuic Historic Avenue F1 Racetrack, complemented by a scenic helicopter tour. Visitors could then bask in a luxurious lunch with Catalan wines and uncover iconic landmarks. The journey concludes with a memorable farewell dinner, savouring the flavours and experiences of this vibrant metropolis earlier than setting sail.
Publish-Cruise Land Programme in Bologna, Italy (from Rome)
Embark on an unforgettable 4-night, 5-day journey via the guts of Italian automotive excellence. After travelling from Rome through Bologna, discover the legacy of Enzo Ferrari on the museum in Modena earlier than visiting the enduring Imola Racetrack. Winery tastings and visits to Lamborghini and classic mechanic outlets observe. The land programme will conclude with a farewell dinner after a day of Pagani and Ferrari experiences.
Publish-Cruise Land Programme: Aston Martin Aramco Race Weekend in Hungary
Fly from Rome to Budapest to get pleasure from all of the motion of an Aston Martin Aramco Race Weekend Expertise in Hungary. This 4-day, 5-night programme is ideal for followers to finish the Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group Highlight Voyage with a resort keep and extra.
Full particulars and pricing for pre- and post-land programmes can be confirmed later.
Pedro de la Rosa
Imagery of Pedro de la Rosa from the 2024 pre-season photoshoot at Calvert Studios.
Spain’s Pedro de la Rosa undertakes advertising, business and communications duties as Group Ambassador for Aston Martin Aramco Method One Group. He additionally consults with Aston Martin Aramco’s driver growth programme, serving to to pick out, practice, and develop younger hopefuls for future Grand Prix success. Pedro cast his fame in Japan’s ultra-competitive nationwide championships, and his title victories in F3, Method Nippon (Tremendous Method), and Tremendous GT earned him a drive in F1. He competed in 107 Grand Prix between 1999 and 2012 however earned much more lavish reward as a growth driver. He has pushed greater than 65,000 take a look at miles in F1 equipment and, in roles at McLaren and Ferrari, helped to refine the high-tech simulation processes that might grow to be commonplace in trendy Twenty first-century Grand Prix racing.
