Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the iconic Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team have announced the next phase of their exclusive partnership. They have collaborated on an exhilarating new Spotlight Voyage sailing the Mediterranean in the Summer of 2025.
The Spotlight Voyage, hosted by former Formula One® driver Pedro de la Rosa and members of Aston Martin Aramco including engineers and executives, will be onboard Seven Seas Splendor’s 10-night sailing departing on Tuesday the 22nd of July 2025. Additionally, representatives from Aston Martin, the internationally admired ultra-luxury road car brand, will also participate in the exclusive voyage through a series of workshops around innovation and design.
Immersing luxury travellers into the worlds of ultra-luxury cruising and high-performance Grand Prix racing, the cruise will visit destinations steeped in the rich history and tradition of motor racing such as Barcelona and Monte Carlo with the brands working together to create unforgettable experiences both on and off the ship.
In addition, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has created incredible pre- and post-cruise motor-racing themed multi-day land programs for guests who wish to extend their cruise holidays. Guests will explore famous racetracks and view exceptional private car collections, plus the chance to attend an Aston Martin Aramco Race Weekend Experience in Hungary, after the Spotlight Voyage.
“Our collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramaco Formula One® Team has been met with so much excitement and we are delighted to announce details of the next stage of our partnership with this incredible Spotlight Voyage,” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
“This one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime sailing aboard our newest ship will allow luxury travellers to immerse themselves in the world of motor racing and the rich heritage of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team through fascinating experiences and perspectives, all the while enjoying the highest standards of personalised service, unlimited shore excursions and exquisite cuisine onboard an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Regent cruise.”
“The Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco partnership was formed on the basis of our shared passion for creating once-in-a-lifetime moments whether on land or at sea,” said Jefferson Slack, Managing Director - Commercial & Marketing, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team.
“The newly unveiled Spotlight Voyage, which will take place right in the heart of the 2025 season, is the perfect way for guests to get an exclusive look into the fascinating inner workings of an iconic Formula One® team.”
The sailing will be filled with once-in-a-lifetime moments, bringing guests all the excitement of high-performance motor racing while enjoying the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive Regent experience with onboard meet and greets and Q&A sessions with Aston Martin Aramco driver ambassador Pedro de la Rosa, a veteran of over 100 Grand 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,” said 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, additional members of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team will conduct master classes, workshops, meet and greets and panel discussions. Off the ship, the brands are curating unique driving and motor-racing experiences around the destinations the sailing will visit.
Monte Carlo will be a particular highlight of the sailing with a chance for guests to immerse themselves in the glamour of Monaco through a bespoke tour fit for racing royalty. Beginning with a visit to the Classic Car Collection, a must for motorsports enthusiasts, luxury travellers can then experience the thrill of the iconic Monaco Circuit.
A lavish lunch follows before discovering more of the famous circuit on a walking tour and a chance to delve into Prince Rainer’s personal car collection. Guests will then savour an aperitivo with Formula One® memorabilia overlooking Port Hercule before capping off the day with a panoramic helicopter flight, the quintessential race day arrival and departure experience.
Back on board, luxury travellers will be able to get up close and personal with a full-size replica of one of the team’s race cars, proudly featuring the Regent logo, which will be placed on a public deck of Seven Seas Splendor. The ship will also host an Aston Martin simulator so guests can test their skills on a virtual circuit.
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team Spotlight Voyage experience will be complete with special Race Day-themed dishes, cocktails, deck parties, documentary airings, gifts, co-branded merchandise (including hats, polo shirts, jackets and reusable water bottles in the ship’s boutique), plus special Culinary Arts Kitchen classes.
Regent guests can take advantage of unlimited included shore excursions from an extensive menu of culturally rich programs in all the incredible destinations on the cruise as the ship calls at Barcelona, Valencia, Ibiza, Palme de Mallorca, Provence (Marseille), Saint-Tropex, Monte Carlo, Portofino, Tuscany (Livorno), disembarking in Rome (Civitavecchia).
