Regent Seven Seas has luxury cruising down to an art. Attentive staff, all-suite cabins, gourmet dining and Broadway-caliber entertainment are signature offerings on Regent cruises, and my week-long Mediterranean vacation on the Seven Seas Navigator from Rome to Nice was no exception.

The accommodations aboard the 490-passenger Navigator are spacious. All of its suites have ocean views, most with private balconies. The king-size beds convert to twins, marble bathrooms have tubs and separate showers. Thoughtful amenities include terry robes, hair dryer, refrigerator stocked with drinks and a walk-in closet.

In Italy, we docked at lovely Livorno (gateway to Florence) and Portofino to enjoy walking tours, art, monuments, churches and cafés in the charming Italian towns. We also stopped at the island of Corsica, cosmopolitan Marseille, and the medieval town of Sete, France.

The Navigator’s signature restaurant is Portofino Il Ristorante, where authentic Italian cuisine is served. Only 80 guests are welcomed into the restaurant at one time to sample antipasti and complimentary wine, and then sit down for a gourmet meal topped off with a luscious dessert.

If you want to feel indulged and pampered on a romantic ocean cruise, I highly recommend Regent Seven Seas.