Channel 5 show goes behind the scenes on the world’s most expensive Christmas cruise

Boxes of decorations worth £70,000; 38,000 bottles of wine and 20 different kinds of cheese. 

Seven Seas Splendor, a luxurious cruise ship, is about to embark on its inaugural Christmas Eve season. Channel 5 cameras were allowed onto board for an hour-long documentary on Christmas Eve. It reveals behind-the scenes secrets of the 542 crew who work tirelessly around the clock in order to make sure that guests have a wonderful time.

John Barron, Cruise Director, leads crew to give ship a beautiful Christmas makeover. The ship’s crew uses 70 boxes of decorations and erects three Christmas trees in atrium. There are 15 other Christmas trees around the rest of ship. A 260ft garland wraps the staircase’s central part.

Seven Seas Splendor cruise ship is about to embark on her inaugural Christmas season at sea. Channel 5’s cameras were allowed aboard for a short documentary on Christmas Eve that reveals the behind-the scene secrets. Pictured is Cruise Director John Barron, who leads the Christmas transformation of the ship

With 70 Christmas decorations in their hands, the crew transforms the ship into a Christmas wonderland. The crew erects three Christmas trees atrium-wide and fifteen trees around the ship’s interior. A 260ft garland wraps around the staircase.

You can also increase the pantry.

Seven Seas Splendor will have a staggering amount of wine and cheese, as well as approximately 200lbs worth of geese and 600lbs turkey. There will also be eight types of Christmas cookies and 1,000 pumpkin pie portions. All are included in the price of your meal.

It can all be enjoyed by guests in total luxury.

Seven Seas Splendor was described by Regent Seven Seas Cruises as elegant and timeless. She is built using the best craftsmanship and with meticulous attention to details.

It adds that she offers luxury at its highest level.

Seven Seas Splendor stocks approximately 200lbs geese and 600lbs turkey during the holiday season. There will also be eight types of Christmas cookies, 1000 portions of pumpkin pie, and 200 logs in Buche de Noel.

Pictured here is General Manager Franck Galzy, who’s one of the 542 crew helping to give passengers a trip of a lifetime

Graham Sadler is the Managing Director of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. He stated: “We are thrilled to return to television screens during primetime Christmas Eve, on national TV’

After a sneak peek inside her £11,000-a-night Regent Suite – ‘the most exclusive residence at sea’ – viewers are likely to concur.

John Barron, who will be reviewing guest experiences, will also appear on-board.

Graham Sadler (Managing Director Regent Seven Seas Cruises) stated that they were delighted to see them on national television during Christmas Eve primetime.

Seven Seas Splendor’s £11,000-a-night Regent Suite – ‘the most exclusive residence at sea’

Seven Seas Splendor has been described as elegant and timeless. It is built using the highest craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The Regent Suite’s dining room is shown in the picture.

John Barron, who will be evaluating guest experiences on the ship and off, will appear to viewers. The Regent Suite bathroom is shown here 

Enjoy the full experience: The Regent Suite includes this stunning wooden hot tub

“Our crew has done everything possible to create a magical Christmas experience for all our guests.

“This Christmas is special for Seven Seas Splendor, as she celebrates her first Christmas on the seas with friends and family.

Channel 5 will broadcast the World’s Most Expensive Christmas Cruise at 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2018.

Visit Regent for more details about bookings RSSC.comCall 023 8068 2280.

The World’s Most Expensive Christmas Cruise is airing in the UK by Channel 5 at 8.30pm, December 24,