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  1. jjs217
    Just off the Quest. I never hung on to the ropes while in the zodiac. We were told to lean forward and put most of your weight on your feet and calves, so your momentum will carry you INTO the zodiac should you hit a big wave. Holding on to the ropes is just for a FEELING of security. It won't keep you in the zodiac should something happen.
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    Also, it is not about the amount reimbursed - it is about ease and not having to worry about a hotel room and transfers.
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    Regent should have had hotel rooms booked 2-3 years in advance. Regent knows their schedule that far out, why wait until 4 months out to try and book rooms. There is not a plethora of nice hotels and they know this. Very, very shoddy. And before people get upset with me criticizing Regent - I love Regent, so hearing this makes it even more troubling.
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    I wonder if Regent is looking into acquiring an expedition ship, as that is all the rage. Do some of you who are in know, know?
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    I know for a fact the earth is flat - just got back from Antarctica, and not one time did we go upside down. Also, I can never get rid of old quotes that I don't want posted - like the one above. Somebody is conspiring against me.
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    From what you described, APT's alcohol policy would totally put me off of Seabourn's Pursuit and Venture, if they did institute the same. I would sure like to know the answer to that question.
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    WOW - you were very lucky. Sometimes Customs is delayed and you can't even get off the boat until 8:30AM. I wouldn't risk it.
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    Recommended dining in Singapore would take days to list - may I suggest, for a truly authentic experience, go to a food hall. A couple of recommendations: Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Road. They are called Hawker Centers. For authentic Chili Crab, go to East Coast Park. There are several Chili Crab restaurants located there.
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    Perhaps it was because we were in Antarctica/South Georgia/Falklands. If you weren't on a zodiac, you were on the ship. Maybe most people are off the ship during the day in Greece. So, destination probably has something to do with it.
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    No - everyday. The only time we didn't go the DR for breakfast or lunch was if there was a conflict with our excursion of zodiac expedition. One lunch was cancelled because the majority of the passengers were going to be off the ship at lunch time.
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    Yes, do the 3:15. Go to the lounge and relax - knowing you are not rushed.
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    Just off the Quest. Breakfast and lunch in the Restaurant was available most days. Only time it was closed was when there was some special thing going on upstairs by the pool or at the Colonnade. Not very many people used the Restaurant at breakfast and lunch, but I do not like buffets, so I let the MD know as often as possible how much I enjoyed having it open, if only for a few of us.
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    Is it April 9, 2024 or April 9, 2025? If 2025, then it is too early. If 2024, it could very well be that you have an included zodiac tour/landing at each stop.
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    That is correct.
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    Good point. So I looked it up and I think youngsters would absolutely love doing this. I'm an oldster - if I saw I duck, I would probably say, "Oh look, someone hid a duck." And then I would go to the bar and have an adult beverage.
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    Genuinely curious - what do you do if you find a duck? Keep it (no thanks), or hide it somewhere else - and then what? I don't understand the game.
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    WOW - lucky you! I wonder if someone meant to pack it and forgot. I'd leave my husband behind before I would forget "the old widow."
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    The thermostats worked fine. It just make take some experimenting as to where to set it for your comfort. So no, not cold, unless you want it to be.
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    True.
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    Unfortunately, Regent and Silversea are having the same problems with letting their clients know what is going on with cancellations. People who book luxury lines are savvy and can handle the truth.
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    Lots of experience with this situation - every time we cruise with Seabourn. Like cruiseej said, just go to Seabourn Square and you can get your OBC paid back to your credit card.
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    I had a Regent Cruise - Dubai to Singapore booked for Dec 2024, and have cancelled it. For me, it's just not worth the angst. I'll go some other time (hopefully). This is all so reminiscent of the early Covid days.
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    No matter how expensive the hotel, this is common practice around the world. No biggie.
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    That is correct - it was into the zodiac, not the water. It happened when the individual did not sit down right away (they have you sit down on the zodiac bladder and slide your tush over) and continued to stand. The crew are good about timing the wave action against the boat. If you don't sit down right away, you can be caught off guard.
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    Hope you feel better soon. It is back - every where, not just cruise ships.
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