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About
Radisson
Seven
Seas
Cruises...
The current company, based in Ft. Lauderdale, was formed in
1994 as a result of the merger between two one-ship lines -- Radisson Cruises
and Seven Seas Cruises. The former contributed the Radisson Diamond, the
industry's only twin-hulled ship, and the latter operated Song of Flower (which
is no longer with the line). RSSC is part of Minneapolis-based Carlson
Hospitality Worldwide, one of the travel industry's largest hospitality
companies.
Since the late 1990's, the line has grown steadily, adding the
Paul Gauguin in 1997, the Seven Seas Navigator in 1999 and the Seven Seas
Mariner (the world's first all-suite, all-balcony ship) in 2001. The 700-guest
Seven Seas Voyager, the line's second all-suite, all-balcony ship, entered
service in April 2003. In addition, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises markets two
Antarctica cruises aboard the Explorer II (typically in January).
Historically, RSSC had the distinction of having ships with
vastly differing architecture and style while still maintaining a consistency in
programs and services. However, the fleet will become much more homogenized now
that Radisson Diamond has left the fleet, and with the impending departure of
Paul Gauguin which incorporates the sultry atmosphere of French Polynesia into
nearly all facets of the onboard and onshore experience.
Still, the three
most recent ships -- Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas
Voyager -- all offer slightly different interpretations of a floating luxury
resort, but the emphasis is on "slightly."
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