Car and cruise lovers, buckle up: Regent Seven Seas will rev up its 2025 Spotlight Voyage with Aston Martin Aramco driver ambassador Pedro de la Rosa, a veteran of more than 100 Grand Prix races. The 10-day circuit aboard the Seven Seas Splendor will make pitstops in Barcelona, Rome and other quintessential European motor racing destinations.
“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,” says Jefferson Slack, managing marketing director of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team.
One-of-a-kind opportunities abound during this journey, which departs from Barcelona on July 22, during the prime of the 2025 Formula 1 racing season. De la Rosa will not only be a passenger on the all-balcony vessel, but he’ll also serve as host and ambassador, offering an intimate look into the storied history and heritage of motor racing.
“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,” de la Rosa says. “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.”
While onboard, guests will engage in lively panel discussions, virtual racing simulations and more led by de la Rosa and Aston Martin Aramco’s top engineers and executives. Aston Martin-led workshops will give passengers insights into luxury automobile design from a non-racing perspective.
Novices and gearheads alike will be in awe of the full-size replica of one of the yet-to-be-revealed Aston Martin Aramco Formula One 2025 race cars, embellished with the Regent logo, displayed on the Seven Seas Splendor’s pool deck.
Other seamless onboard tie-ins between the brands include exclusively designed hats, polo shirts, jackets and reusable water bottles; race-day accessories for sale in the ship’s boutique; themed cocktails and parties; and screenings of racing documentaries in the ship’s theater.
The all-inclusive, carefully curated cruise’s offshore excursions promise to captivate fine-car aficionados, luxury travelers and history buffs alike. Immerse yourself in the rich racing cultures of places like St. Tropez and Monte Carlo. In the latter, for example, you’ll explore Prince Rainier’s car collection, assembled over 30 years in a newly designed display space that’s just a stone’s throw from Monaco’s iconic Formula 1 racing route. Feel the excitement as you continue a walking tour of the track. A panoramic helicopter flight provides an unforgettable aerial view of arguably the most famous stop on the F1 circuit, awash in the beautiful colors of sunset.
Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, underscores the exclusivity of Seven Seas’ high-octane expedition: “This one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime sailing aboard our newest ship will allow luxury travelers 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 personalized service, unlimited shore excursions and exquisite cuisine on board an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury Regent cruise.”
