First look at Seven Seas Prestige’s luxury cruise ship sports deck

A padel court and a putting green are among the main features of a sports deck that will be available on the new Seven Seas Prestige luxury cruise ship.

Regent Seven Seas is preparing to unveil its first new cruise ship class in a decade this December with the launch of Prestige and on board will be a dedicated sports area.

Designed in partnership with SMC Architects, the Solara Sports Deck will include a competition-sized padel and pickleball court and an expansive 18-hole putting green.

Many cruise ships have pickleball courts but Prestige will be one of a few that has a padel court. Others include Cunard’s Queen Anne.

The space on deck 14 will also have a sunrise and sunset yoga area and a digital gaming systems featuring side-by-side shuffleboard units.

There will also be an area for games of mini-bowling, chess, baggo and table tennis.

The Solara Sports Deck will be open all day, featuring tournaments and dedicated wellness classes.

The 822-capacity Seven Seas Prestige will make its maiden voyage from Barcelona to Miami on 13 December.

Features across the new ship include butler service, luxury lounges and a new Mediterranean mezze-style restaurant called Azure.

On board, guests can choose from 12 suite categories, including the £20,000-per-night, 9,000-square-foot Skyview Regent Suite.

Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said: “Seven Seas Prestige will raise the bar for the ultra-luxury travel experience, and the Solara Sports Deck is a testament to how we are rethinking every inch of our new ship class.

“Our guests value a seamless blend of active wellness and refined leisure. By partnering with world-class architects, we’ve created a sleek outdoor environment that is as beautiful as it is functional, allowing our guests to unwind or play against the backdrop of the world’s most iconic horizons.”

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