--- title: Regent Moves Seven Seas Prestige Inaugural Sailing to 28 December description: Regent has postponed its new ship's inaugural Miami sailing from 13 to 28 December, with affected guests set to receive full refunds. image: https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Regent%20Moves%20Seven%20Seas%20Prestige%20Inaugural%20Sailing%20to%2028%20December.png --- [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) Search toggle - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK3yOX5wHTHwm-FDUMq2TQ) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swblack_travel/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://m.facebook.com/61555934000311/) [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-white-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) Search toggle [![S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res.png?width=250&name=S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res.png "S-W-Black-signature-logo-undertag-black-high-res")](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Home](https://swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) Cruises - [Cruise Finder](https://cruises.swblack.com.au/) - [Cruises from Sydney](https://www.swblack.com.au/cruises-from-sydney/) - [Flights](https://www.swblack.com.au/airfares/) - [About Us](https://www.swblack.com.au/about-us/) - [Blog](https://blog.swblack.com.au) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK3yOX5wHTHwm-FDUMq2TQ) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swblack_travel/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://m.facebook.com/61555934000311/) Search toggle What are you looking for? Search # Regent Moves Seven Seas Prestige Inaugural Sailing to 28 December 30 Sept 2026 ![Picture of S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/S.W.Black%20social%20media%20kit%20template_profile%20picture%2001.jpg?width=40&name=S.W.Black%20social%20media%20kit%20template_profile%20picture%2001.jpg) [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel) ![Seven Seas Prestige inaugural postppned](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Regent%20Moves%20Seven%20Seas%20Prestige%20Inaugural%20Sailing%20to%2028%20December.png) [**Regent Seven Seas Cruises**](https://www.rssc.com/) has postponed the inaugural sailing of its new vessel from 13 December to **28 December**, giving the cruise line another 15 days to complete work before guests arrive.  Regent Moves Seven Seas Prestige Inaugural Sailing to 28 December 9:29 The revised schedule keeps Miami as the starting point for [**the inaugural voyage.**](https://www.rssc.com/ships/seven_seas_prestige) Regent said it needs additional time to work on the vessel and ensure it meets the standard expected for guests. For travellers affected by the change, Regent has already made contact and confirmed a **100% refund** on amounts paid as of 28 September. The cruise line has also apologised for the inconvenience and thanked its travel partners for their continued support. ![RSSC Azure](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/RSSC%20Azure.jpg?width=795&height=557&name=RSSC%20Azure.jpg) [Image courtesy of Regent of Seven Seas](https://www.rssc.com/ships/seven_seas_prestige) ## Regent Gives the Ship Another 15 Days Before Debut The change is relatively contained in calendar terms, but it directly affects travellers booked around the original 13 December launch. Regent has shifted the inaugural sailing by 15 days while keeping Miami as the departure point. The cruise line's explanation centres on preparation. No specific technical, construction, or operational issue has been identified in the supplied statement. ### The Original 13 December Launch Has Been Withdrawn Regent had previously scheduled the inaugural sailing for 13 December. The new departure date is 28 December, moving the ship's debut later in the month. For travellers following the launch, this replaces the earlier date as the relevant point for planning. Anyone working from information published before the change should therefore use Regent's latest schedule when reviewing the inaugural voyage. The announcement does not provide a replacement departure point. Miami remains the stated location for the inaugural sailing. ### Regent Says More Time Is Needed for the Vessel Regent said the delay gives it additional time to work on the vessel. The cruise line's stated aim is to ensure the ship is up to standard for guests before the inaugural departure. No further explanation about the outstanding work appears in the supplied information. There is no stated technical fault, construction problem, or other specific cause to attach to the postponement. That distinction matters when assessing the update. The confirmed reason is additional preparation time, so assumptions about the nature of the remaining work would go beyond Regent's statement. ### **Miami Remains Part of the Inaugural Plan** The departure date has changed, but the stated departure city has not. Regent still plans to begin the inaugural sailing from Miami. Travellers considering the voyage should therefore focus on the revised timing when reviewing their plans. The new 28 December departure sits 15 days after the date originally scheduled. The source provides no additional itinerary details for the inaugural voyage. Those interested in the sailing should check the current itinerary and booking information rather than rely on material associated with the previous launch date. ## Full Refunds Put Affected Guests at the Centre of the Response The most immediate consequence falls on guests whose bookings are affected by the schedule change. Regent has contacted those travellers and set out a clear refund response. Affected guests will receive 100% refunds on amounts paid as of 28 September. This commitment provides a defined financial outcome for the cruise payments covered by Regent's announcement. ![RSSC Solara Sports Deck](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/RSSC%20Solara%20Sports%20Deck.jpg?width=795&height=557&name=RSSC%20Solara%20Sports%20Deck.jpg) [Image courtesy of Regent of Seven Seas](https://www.rssc.com/ships/seven_seas_prestige) ### Regent Has Already Contacted Affected Guests Regent says it has contacted guests whose bookings are affected by the postponed launch. Those travellers have therefore received direct communication following the change. Individual guests should refer to the information associated with their reservation when reviewing what happens next. The supplied statement does not provide details about individual bookings beyond the confirmed refund. This direct communication is especially relevant for anyone who planned other parts of a trip around the original departure. Separate travel arrangements should be reviewed according to the conditions attached to those bookings. ### Guests Will Receive 100% Refunds The refund commitment is one of the clearest elements of Regent's response. Affected guests will receive **100% refunds on amounts paid as of 28 September**. Regent's wording provides a specific date for the amounts covered by its announcement. Travellers should use their direct communication from the cruise line when confirming how the refund applies to their individual reservation. The supplied statement does not specify the treatment of independently booked flights, transfers or other travel components. Travellers with separate bookings should review those arrangements with the relevant providers. ### Regent Has Apologised for the Disruption Regent said it “sincerely apologises for any inconvenience” resulting from the change. It also thanked its travel partners for their ongoing support. For affected guests, the practical priority is understanding the refund and reviewing travel plans connected with the original sailing date. The move from 13 to 28 December changes the timing around which those arrangements were made. Regent has outlined the date change, its reason for requiring additional time and its refund commitment. The statement provides no further information about the work taking place aboard the ship. ## The Revised Launch Date Resets the Planning Timeline For travellers still interested in the inaugural voyage, 28 December is now the central date. The change also reinforces the value of checking current sailing information when planning travel around a ship approaching its debut. There is no basis in the supplied announcement for assuming broader changes across Regent's programme. The confirmed update concerns the postponed launch and affected guests. ### Travellers Should Work from the New Date Any planning based on the original 13 December departure now needs to reflect the revised schedule. The inaugural sailing is due to leave Miami on 28 December. This is especially relevant when the cruise forms one part of a wider trip. Flights, transfers, and other independently arranged services often depend on a specific departure date. Travellers considering the revised inaugural sailing should therefore build their plans around the current departure information. Earlier references to 13 December no longer reflect Regent's announced launch date. ### Separate Travel Bookings Need Their Own Review Regent has confirmed its refund response for affected cruise guests, but the supplied statement does not extend this policy to independently booked travel products. Separate arrangements, therefore, need individual attention. A traveller with flights or transfers connected to the original sailing date should check the conditions attached to those bookings. The appropriate response depends on the provider and the terms attached to each reservation. This keeps the distinction between Regent's confirmed commitment and separate travel arrangements clear. The cruise line has stated what happens to affected amounts paid as of 28 September, while no broader reimbursement policy appears in the source. ![RSSC Suites](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/RSSC%20Suites.jpg?width=797&height=446&name=RSSC%20Suites.jpg) [Image courtesy of Regent of Seven Seas](https://www.rssc.com/ships/seven_seas_prestige) ### Later Voyages Should Be Checked Individually The announcement establishes a new inaugural date. It does not state that every later sailing will move by the same 15-day period. Travellers looking beyond the inaugural departure should therefore check the specific voyage they are considering. Extending the launch delay across later itineraries without confirmation would introduce information that Regent has not provided. For anyone specifically interested in **Seven Seas Prestige**, the confirmed development remains focused on the debut. The ship's inaugural sailing from Miami is now scheduled for 28 December. --- If the revised debut has changed your preferred timing,[Cruise](https://cruisefinder.swblack.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)**Finder** provides a practical way to compare cruise options and departure dates before building the rest of your trip around a sailing. Checking the cruise first is particularly useful when flights, transfers, or other bookings depend on a fixed departure date. Compare the available options, then align the wider journey with the sailing you intend to book. ## Plan Around Regent's Revised Inaugural Date Regent's update moves the inaugural sailing from 13 December to 28 December. The cruise line says the additional 15 days are needed to continue work on the vessel and ensure it meets its standards before guests board in Miami. Affected guests have already been contacted and will receive full refunds on amounts paid as of 28 September. Travellers considering the inaugural sailing should work from the revised date, while those looking at later voyages should check their individual departure rather than assume the same schedule change applies. If you want help comparing Regent sailings and fitting a cruise into your wider travel plans, [connect with an S.W. Black Travel cruise adviser](https://www.swblack.com.au/contact-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) before finalising your arrangements. 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