Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s main ultra-luxury cruise line, and the long-lasting Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have introduced the following part of their unique partnership, collaborating on an exhilarating new Spotlight Voyage crusing the Mediterranean in the summertime of 2025.
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The Spotlight Voyage, hosted by former Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa and members of Aston Martin Aramco, together with engineers and executives, might be on board Seven Seas Splendour’s 10-night crusing on July 22, 2025. Additionally, representatives from Aston Martin, the internationally admired ultra-luxury highway automobile 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 will 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.
In addition, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has created unbelievable pre- and post-cruise motor-racing-themed, multi-day land programmes for friends who want to prolong their cruise holidays. These programmes may see friends exploring well-known racetracks and viewing distinctive personal automobile collections, plus the prospect to attend an Aston Martin Aramco Race Weekend Experience in Hungary after the Spotlight Voyage.
Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, stated:
Our collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has been met with a lot pleasure, and we’re delighted to announce particulars of the following stage of our partnership with this unbelievable Spotlight Voyage. This one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime crusing aboard our latest ship will enable luxurious travellers to immerse themselves on this planet of motor racing and the wealthy heritage of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team via fascinating experiences and views, all of the whereas having fun with the very best requirements of personalised service, limitless shore excursions, and beautiful delicacies on board an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Regent cruise.
Jefferson Slack, Managing Director, Commercial & Marketing, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, added:
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco partnership was shaped primarily based on our shared ardour for creating once-in-a-lifetime moments, whether or not on land or at sea. The newly unveiled Spotlight Voyage, which is able to happen proper within the coronary heart of the 2025 season, is the right means for friends to get an unique look into the fascinating inside workings of an iconic Formula 1 group.
Spotlight on Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team with Pedro de la Rosa
The crusing might be full of once-in-a-lifetime moments, bringing friends 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 periods with Aston Martin Aramco driver ambassador Pedro de la Rosa, a veteran of over 100 Grands Prix.
“I am thrilled to host this exclusive Spotlight Voyage aboard with our friends at Regent and even more excited to be sailing from my hometown of Barcelona,” stated Pedro de la Rosa, Team Ambassador, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. “I’ve spent over three decades pursuing my passion for racing in every corner of the globe, and I can’t wait to share this passion and my unique experiences with both Regent and Aston Martin Aramco fans while cruising the Mediterranean on this special voyage.”
Throughout the cruise, extra Aston Martin Formula One Team 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 might be a selected spotlight of the crusing, with an opportunity for friends to immerse themselves within the glamour of Monaco via a bespoke tour that’s match for racing royalty. Beginning with a go to to the Classic Car Collection, a should for motorsports lovers, luxurious travellers can then expertise the joys of the long-lasting 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 automobile assortment. Guests 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.
Back on board, luxurious travellers will be capable of rise up shut and private with a full-size reproduction of one of many group’s race automobiles, proudly that includes the Regent emblem, positioned on a public deck of Seven Seas Splendour. The ship may also host an Aston Martin simulator so friends can take a look at their abilities on a digital circuit.
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Spotlight Voyage expertise might be full with particular “Race Day” themed dishes, cocktails, deck events, documentary airings, items, 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 friends can reap the benefits of 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 Spotlight on Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team voyage prices $8,449 per visitor. Some shoreside experiences are extra 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. Begin with a strolling tour and a tasty dinner at a standard Catalan eatery earlier than revving up the joy with an exhilarating drive at Montjuic Historical Street F1 Racetrack, complemented by a scenic helicopter tour. Guests could then take pleasure 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.
Post-Cruise Land Programme in Bologna, Italy (from Rome)
Embark on an unforgettable 4-night, 5-day journey via the center 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 long-lasting Imola Racetrack. Vineyard 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.
Post-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 Experience in Hungary. This 4-day, 5-night programme is ideal for followers to finish the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Spotlight Voyage with a resort keep and extra.
Full particulars and pricing for pre- and post-land programmes might 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, industrial and communications duties as Team Ambassador for Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. He additionally consults with Aston Martin Aramco’s driver growth programme, serving to to pick, practice, and develop younger hopefuls for future Grand Prix success. Pedro cast his status in Japan’s ultra-competitive nationwide championships, and his title victories in F3, Formula Nippon (Super Formula), and Super 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 may develop into commonplace in trendy Twenty first-century Grand Prix racing.
