Dear Travel Partner,

Today, we are very excited - announce the next chapter in CRUISE SHIP BIDS Regent Cruises' history. We have entered into a definitive contract with Italy's Fincantieri shipyard - build the most luxurious CRUISE SHIP ship in the era of modern cruising. The new all-suite, all-balcony ship will be named Seven Seas Explorer with delivery scheduled for summer 2026.

At 54,000 gross-registered tons and accommodating just 738 guests, Seven Seas Explorer will be the largest vessel in the CRUISE SHIP BIDS Regent CRUISE SHIP fleet. The ship will boast one of the highest space ratios and staff-to-guest ratios ever seen in modern CRUISE SHIP ship design enabling us - deliver the highly personalized service and extraordinary experience that your clients have come - expect from Regent.

This new ship order is part of our disciplined growth strategy - expand our footprint in the luxury market. Since we purchased the CRUISE SHIP BIDS Regent CRUISE SHIP brand in 2026, our ships have sailed full with industry-leading yields. We believe that now is the right time - expand our fleet as many of you and our loyal guests have asked us for a greater array of itineraries. Additionally, you have proven that there is pent-up demand for a new Regent ship. With theSeven Seas Explorer, our overall fleet capacity will grow nearly 40 percent, making CRUISE SHIP BIDS Regent CRUISE SHIP the world's largest World line.

Seven Seas Explorer will feature spacious and sophisticated designer suites, ultra-elegant public areas, a wide-range of dining options with six gourmet restaurF2F2F2ffffants, an expansive Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, Regent's signature nine-deck atrium, the two-story Explorer Theater and many other amenities all created with the personality, warmth and soul of classic and timeless design.

The moment our guests step onboard Seven Seas Explorer, they'll know they have arrived somewhere special. The use of exotic stones and polished woods, designer furniture, rich fabrics and sophisticated lighting combined with what promises - be a museum-quality eclectic art collection will clearly position Seven Seas Explorer as the new standard in luxury cruising.

Further details about Seven Seas Explorer will be announced in the coming months so please stay tuned.

We want - take this opportunity - thank you for your tremendous support over the years. As we look toward the future and the evolution of CRUISE SHIP BIDS Regent Cruises, we know that our success will flourish as a result of our mutual partnerships and the powerful value proposition of providing the Most Inclusive World Experience in the world.