The most expensive holiday in the world has been unveiled costing one super-rich couple £1.7 million.
Revealed by travel experts at Panache Cruises, two lucky guests will cruise the world on board Seven Seas Splendor. They will stay in the unrivalled luxury occupying a unique 4,443 square foot ultra-luxury suite.
Then, to settle back into life on land after the cruise, the couple will spend one week in the most expensive hotel room in New York. The penthouse at The Mark Hotel costs £60,000 a night
The 140-day world cruise from Miami to New York will take in 6 continents. Calling at 40 countries and 71 ports at a cost to the couple of £9,500 per night. Surely the most expensive holiday in the world
But only those staying in the Regent Suite will get to explore each of the 486 shore excursions including 73 UNESCO World Heritage sites with a personal chauffeur and guide.
The Regent Suite on board the Seven Seas Splendour
Situated at the very top deck of the Seven Seas Splendor boasts the same view as the bridge. It spans the beam of the ship and is equal in size to a luxury penthouse ashore.
Inside the most exclusive address at sea, guests can relax in their own private spa. It includes a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. And of course comes with unlimited in-suite treatments to help unwind between ports.
The suite is adorned with rare, original Picasso lithographs, hand-blown Lalique art vases. There is also a Marzotto Cristallo designer throw and a custom Steinway Grand Maroque Piano.
Back on the ship, the suite’s living room, dining room, two spacious bedrooms, two marble bathrooms and two private balconies are overseen by a personal butler.
Foodies won’t be disappointed
Foodies won’t be disappointed during the most expensive holiday in the world. Priority dinning reservations are arranged at speciality on board restaurants. They will have access to a private dining room and a complimentary Jeroboam of Remi Martin Louis XIII cognac worth £24,000.
Should the couple wish to invite some friends back to the suite, a complimentary cocktail party for 8 is included. As is dinner with a senior ship officer.
On day sailings, the couple can enjoy unlimited drinks and the panoramic ocean view from their private bar. Or from a mini pool spa on one of their two private balconies.
They will sleep soundly at night in a king-size bed built by master artisans. It is layered with braided horsetail hair, long-fibre cotton, and cushioning flax worth £160,000.
Guests can choose bed linen and pillow styles, fig and tea leaves bath salts.
And Guerlain, Acqua de Parma and L’Occitane soaps, shampoos and lotions.In New York
On arrival in New York, the couple will be chauffeured to The Mark Hotel to stay in the 12,000 square-foot penthouse. This is where Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, had her baby shower.
Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan the couple can rub shoulders with the most high-profile stars and CEOs. Or they can relax in their spacious living room, conservatory or massive rooftop terrace.
The trip includes business class flights and a pre-cruise luxury hotel package. So guests will arrive on the ship feeling refreshed and ready for the world’s most expensive holiday.
Sailing in January 2027, the ship will travel across the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australasia and the South Pacific before returning to America.
High consumption
It’s estimated that, during the cruise, 14,000 bottles of Champagne will be served. Along with 13,000 pounds of lobster and 150 pounds of caviar.
Options are available for guests on more of a budget, with an entry-level Veranda Suite available for ‘only’ £72,500 per person, or £518 per night.
James Cole, Founder and CEO of Panache Cruises said, “This will be the first time a Regent Seven Seas Explorer-Class ship will sail around the world. Offering a select few lucky guests the Voyage of a Lifetime.
“For 140 days, passengers will visit 6 continents in the highest standards of unrivalled luxury in the one-of-a-kind, 4,443 square foot Regent Suite.
“Travelling across the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Australasia, Asia, Africa and Europe, guests will visit 73 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are included in the 486 shore excursions, all complete with private car and guide.
“Guests will get to travel the world inside the most exclusive address at sea in opulent surroundings complete with spa, bar, grand piano and even their own butler.
Ease back gently
Andy Hayward of Panache Cruises said, “We wanted to ease the couple gently back to Earth after 140 days of ultra-luxury. So we added a one-week stay in the best hotel room in New York. That will complete the most expensive holiday in the world on land and sea.”
“Everything is taken care of including all gourmet dining, all drinks, unlimited valet laundry, phone time per suite, unlimited WiFi, gratuities, a variety of onboard entertainment, enrichment activities and more.
“The ship, Seven Seas Splendor, is just one of a fleet often boasted as the World’s Most Luxurious. “But never before have passengers had the opportunity of sailing the world in such opulent luxury making this incredible holiday the most expensive in the world.”
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