Seven Seas Mariner And Voyager To Get Epicurean Enrichment Studio: A Culinary Revolution For Cruise Guests

Published on December 6, 2025

The guests of Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) aboard the Seven Seas Mariner and the Seven Seas Voyager will encounter more than just port stops and drinks, rather they will enjoy the immersive culinary travels through the new Epicurean Enrichment Studio. The program intends to give visitors a sifting of the world through the lively view of the indigenous tastes, food culture and tales, changing every trip into a foodie adventure.

A New Chapter in Culinary Travel at Sea

The Epicurean Enrichment Studio, designed by RSSC’s Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Enrichment Kathryn Kelly, will debut aboard Seven Seas Mariner on her 2026 World Cruise, and on Seven Seas Voyager from May 2026 following her refurbishment.

With its state-of-the-art culinary-theatre format, the Studio is a deliberate evolution of Regent’s already popular onboard cooking and dining offerings. Accessible to all guests, it blends gastronomic immersion with cultural insight, making dining not just a meal, but a story.

The Five Pillars of the Epicurean Experience

The Studio’s programming is built around five carefully curated components, each contributing to a richly layered culinary journey:

• Epicurean Passport Series – Guests can journey through more than 20 global culinary regions, from India and Southeast Asia to Iberia, Polynesia and Patagonia. As they complete each region’s sessions, they receive a keepsake passport stamped, along with illustrated recipe handouts.
• Chef’s Circle – A mix of cooking-themed enrichment: epicurean trivia, mixology classes, book readings, culinary film screenings and interactive storytelling sessions, tailored by region and instructor.
• Chef’s Table – Small-group lectures and cooking demonstrations by Regent’s chefs on topics such as Spices of the World or Olive Oils 101, culminating in regional dishes like Mediterranean paella or Indian biryani. Guests can engage directly with chefs, ask questions, and learn culinary secrets.
• Chef-Led Epicurean Enrichment Tours – For an authentic taste of destinations ashore, guests join guided shore-excursions to markets, vineyards or local kitchens, led by the cruise line’s chefs. Post-tour, they may participate in recap sessions in the Studio to deepen their appreciation of local food culture.
• Chef-Hosted Dining – For an intimate, exclusive experience, small invitation-only dinners (limited to eight guests) will be held in specialty restaurants onboard. These begin with a cocktail hour and culinary insights before a multi-course meal infused with regional flavours and stories.

Ships Refreshed and Spaces Reimagined

To accommodate this new culinary concept, Regent will convert existing areas aboard both ships. The Stars’ Lounge on Seven Seas Mariner and the Club.com internet space and boutique on Seven Seas Voyager will be transformed into the dedicated Epicurean Enrichment Studio. These changes are part of a broader multi-million-dollar refurbishment programme aimed at enhancing the overall guest experience onboard.

In addition to the Studio, the refurbishments include suite upgrades, refreshed public spaces, new carpeted corridors, and even a new wood-fired pizzeria concept in the Pool Grill on Mariner, reflecting Regent’s commitment to combining comfort, elegance and culinary diversity.

What This Means for Travellers: From Sightseeing to Savoring

For guests aboard Seven Seas Mariner or Voyager, the Epicurean Enrichment Studio offers a meaningful layer of cultural immersion. Rather than merely visiting destinations, travellers can now engage with them through taste, aroma and story, turning each port of call into a celebration of local heritage.

Imagine disembarking in Mumbai or Goa and, days later, participating in a session about Indian spice blending aboard. Or docking near the Mediterranean and, before dinner, attending a talk on olive oils, finishing with a degustation that brings the region to life in your glass and on your plate.

This enhances the travel experience not just as a series of postcard-worthy vistas, but as a sensory journey where food becomes a portal to place. For travellers passionate about gastronomy, culture and stories behind dishes, the Studio offers a rare chance to deepen their understanding and appreciation, without stepping off the ship.

Moreover, the small-group nature of many sessions (chef-led dinners, cooking classes, tours) fosters connection and shared experience among guests, adding a social dimension to luxury cruising often lacking in traditional itineraries.

A New Benchmark for Luxury Travel

With the Epicurean Enrichment Studio, Regent Seven Seas Cruises signals that future of luxury travel lies not just in opulence, but in authenticity, depth and engagement. As the company itself conveyed, guests are increasingly seeking to see the world through a culinary lens, and Regent is giving them the tools and setting to do just that.

For the most discerning food lovers and travellers who think that the soul of a place is usually found in its cuisine, this new proposal is sure to change a trip into a memorable and taste-filled adventure where every place is not only visited but also tasted.