In some ways, every luxury voyage is a work of art, with the big bow slicing through the white-capped waves as it sails away. The graceful ship carries guests to magnificent destinations. It is poetry in motion.

And with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC), the ultra-luxury cruise brand elevates the entire experience to a masterpiece. Yes, of course, there are the compelling ports-of-call and global itineraries, like a simple but always-captivating Mediterranean cruise, or even an 82-night cruise aptly dubbed the “Grand Voyage.” But Regent Seven Seas Cruises also brings so much of that beauty observed during the storied shore excursions back on board, via its state-of-the-art ship designs and art collections that are best experienced on a cruise with one of the top luxury cruise lines in the world.

A Bit About RSSC

For over three decades, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has been providing true luxury at sea. Its fleet of six ships is small and intimate, with none carrying more than 746 guests. In total, RSSC sails to over 550 destinations worldwide. Once you’re on board, you’ll love it. Each ship offers an all-inclusive experience, with refined accommodations and gourmet dining, plus as many complimentary shore excursions as you like. And the cruise line has made a serious commitment to elevating everyone’s experience through art and design, especially on-board its three newest ships.

Introducing Seven Seas Grandeur

Christened last December, Seven Seas Grandeur certainly lives up to its name. Every state room is a suite, and all have balconies. Throughout, the touches of award-winning design Studio DADO are everywhere, in the seven restaurants and the public spaces that absolutely sparkle. Sometimes literally. Over the grand staircase, a chandelier inspired by a tennis bracelet glimmers. In the ship’s signature restaurant, Compass Rose, diners will find trees embellished with crystal and fine china on the tables by Versace.

But it’s the 1,600-piece art collection that everyone’s talking about—and that sets this ship apart from anything the cruising world has ever seen before. It took RSSC’s art director Sarah Hall Smith two years of painstaking effort to curate, commission and collect the pieces. And perhaps the most joyous part: the works aren’t cloistered into a designated gallery space. Rather, they’re spread throughout Regent Grandeur, so you can enjoy them casually.

It’s hard to pick the biggest highlight, but definitely among them are the three works by Picasso. Toros y Toreros, Antes de picar al toro and Picador picando al toro, con matador al quite transport you to another world. A place of matadors and bulls, an agrarian Spain that is as colourful and dynamic as it is gone forever. Living only, now, in memory and imagination—and on the leather walls of a steakhouse known as Prime 7, on Deck 10. A worthy accompaniment to a big, thick steak paired, perhaps, with a bold bottle of Tempranillo.

It’s the juxtaposition of scale, on one hand, and intricate hand-woven work, on the other, that truly impresses with “The Enchanted Tree.” Created by Brazilian artist Walter Goldfarb, the sculpture unfurls almost 12 metres in the atrium, on Deck 6. There’s also a Bonsai Cherry Tree, a bronze sculpture with pink glass flowers. In the Serene Spa and Wellness on Deck 5, sitting rather soothingly, find “Water in Dripping-Waterfall,” by Chinese artist Zheng Lu.

But the jewel in the crown is absolutely the “Journey in Jewels.” One of only roughly 50 Fabergé eggs in existence, this one-of-a-kind work took artisans some two years to create. Sitting proudly in the lobby, it is the only Fabergé egg permanently residing at sea. Appropriately enough, seven waves of blue jewels evoke the seven seas. With, of course, a luxurious finishing touch—the splash and crash of pearls.

Sarah Fabergé, great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé—who once wowed the Royal courts of Europe with his work—is Regent Grandeur’s godmother. She’ll bring the artwork to life on board, through private masterclasses and related shore excursions.

Perhaps the best part? You can enjoy everything at your own pace. Consider one of those long, lazy sea days that we all love so much. Sit by the pool and download the Regent Mobile App for details on a self-guided art experience tour.