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cruising, of course, travel, reading a good book with a water view, volunteering
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Regent, Crystal, Silversea, Scenic
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NCCruzQueen started following On board Mariner - Dec 2 - 12, 2023 , March Madness and WORLD CRUISE 2024
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I did ask the CD on Regent (since we are on "cousin" ships) but haven't heard anything yet. Will post here if I find out anything. I would think that NCLH will post on all three lines. @nu#1 I kept refreshing my CBS Sports app to "watch" the games.
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SOOOO Just how BAD is the MARINER???
NCCruzQueen replied to fb0075's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
When Kasia and Boogie left they told us that they’d return on May 17th. The Vivace Duo have a totally different sound but ok. As far as the toilets go, if ours doesn’t flush, we call reception and it’s repaired within an hour. We have had a hissing sound in the toilet and no water in the bowl. I’ve found if you pour in a glass of water, the hissing stops. -
Crisy, we were on the first excursion and really enjoyed our time on the river. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience. The heat definitely makes a difference. We had the same boat captain and stopped to retrieve one plastic bag. @pappy1022, the assistant held the stick out and up so the crocodiles weren’t overfeed and the crocs don’t get used to feeding from the boats. They know all the crocodiles by name and want to protect them.
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Gorgeous, weren’t they!
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I book early to get the suite I prefer and at a lower price. Regent seems to increase prices every three months. Some cruisers will put down a $1000 deposit for a particular level of suite. Often it will become available after final payments are due.
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We had one day off and on toilets and another day just one time in the first segment.
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Everything looks in tip-top condition. Mariner is sparkly and shiny.
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Red Sea Situation Got Any World Cruisers Nervous?
NCCruzQueen replied to SargassoPirate's topic in World Cruising
My philosophy these days is, if you have good health and “a little cruise money,” you’re doing ok! When do you board your ship for your adventure? -
Red Sea Situation Got Any World Cruisers Nervous?
NCCruzQueen replied to SargassoPirate's topic in World Cruising
One port I really wanted to visit was Myanmar with a side overland trip to Bagan has been cancelled along with Israel are not happening on our Miami to Miami World Cruise. As of today, the overland trip to Nepal is still on. Really looking forward to that trip! There may not be time to ever go to those missed ports plus the Black Sea but those I have cruised to in the past 30 years have been phenomenal. How lucky am I! -
Red Sea Situation Got Any World Cruisers Nervous?
NCCruzQueen replied to SargassoPirate's topic in World Cruising
All true. I’m sure the cruise line will handle it. We’ve already had three ports changed due to war and unsafe travel. Go with the flow. -
Red Sea Situation Got Any World Cruisers Nervous?
NCCruzQueen replied to SargassoPirate's topic in World Cruising
Our ship gets to the Red Sea in April. We’ll see as we get closer. The Captain and corporate will make the right decision when the time comes. -
Boogie and Kashia (the Spontaneous Duo)
NCCruzQueen replied to boblerm's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
We tried to find a lounge before dinner on Splendor last fall and started out in the Meridian Lounge. It was great with a soloist (guitar or piano). Then things changed and a five piece band came in and we weren't able to have conversations anymore. We moved to the Coffee Connection or the chairs right outside the Meridian with our drinks or would go to the Observation Lounge. We talked with someone in management, but no help. -
How Many Times Will Grandeur Be Christened?
NCCruzQueen replied to GMIAC's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
I am watching now with a bubbly cocktail! -
Regent Grandeur Now a Regent Ship
NCCruzQueen replied to DeepFreeze63's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
It's probably a good idea to wait until Grandeur gets to Miami. Last fall on Splendor, the decorations were shipped and didn't make it to Barcelona before the Atlantic crossing, so no decorations were put up until after we got off in Miami on Dec. 2. A production crew came onboard in San Juan and were disappointed they weren't able to get video of the directions being put up. -
My three tips: 1 Use a quality luxury travel agent. One who has cruised on the Regent ships and gives nice perks. 2 Know which suite you want to book. Quality travel agents know the deck below the pool will have scrapping noises in the morning and evening. Moving the deck chairs. The Navigator aft suites get a severe vibration. Suites above the theatre and lounges can get music at nights. 3 Do you want to use Regent air, book a Concierge suite, or book a hotel room the night before boarding the ship?