| Avora debuts with RSSC ship

AVORA Residences is set to acquire Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC), signalling the arrival of a new entrant in the luxury residential cruise market (CW breaking news).

The vessel is scheduled to debut as Avora Lumina in Jan 2028 under a nine-year charter with a nominal purchase agreement after she undergoes a full residential conversion.

Planned upgrades include personalisation and residential enhancements, reimagined common spaces optimised for long-term living, plus a dedicated business and global connectivity centre designed to support extended voyages.

Sales are now open for the ship’s residences, which will range from around 28m2 to 109m2, featuring premium finishes, expansive ocean views, and opportunities for personalisation.

The Avora brand was founded by Mikael Petterson, the creator of fellow residential line, Villa Vie Residences, with the intention of offering an option between Villa Vie’s contemporary offering and the ultra-high-net-worth product available aboard The World.

“Residential cruising has proven its viability,” Petterson said.

“Lumina represents the next evolution – purpose-built for long-duration global living, expedition capability, and a more refined residential experience.”

The new cruise line offers life-of-ship ownership, with pricing ranging from approximately US$545,000 to US$4.2 million (approximately A$775,000-$5 million) across 242 private residences, and a five-year ownership program starting from US$219,600 (approx A$311,000).

Launching from Lisbon, Lumina will embark on a three-year continuous global circumnavigation that will see her visit more than 140 countries, remaining in port for up to five days at a time. JM