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  1. We're booked on the March 31, 2025 cruise, so this change will not apply to our cruise, but I wouldn't be interested in the cruise if the itinerary had changed in this way. Multiple overnights are a great idea, but losing the additional days in Japan and adding in more sea days would change the cruise in significant ways, and would not be what we are looking for. Have you decided whether you'll keep this booking or look for something else more similar to the original itinerary?
  2. We are currently booked on one of the March 2025 Tokyo to Tokyo cruises and have not heard anything about this. Which of the dates was this for? I'm wondering what the "special shoreside experiences" would be.
  3. We were recently on the Shadow and the Arts cafe had a small selection of NA cocktails listed at the end the drinks menu, mostly made with various Seedlip "liquors." A couple of us sampled some of them and thought they were very pleasant. I didn't ask if that was standard for all ships.
  4. Very interesting, thank you for posting this. We booked a cruise on Whisper for 2025 and were happy to hear that she's going into dry dock next year. How likely is that to still happen if SS management thinks that new environmental standards are going to render the Whisper obsolete soon? Any indications one way or the other?
  5. Here's a link that might be helpful: https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/importing-medication/ We were surprised by some of the over the counter and prescription meds that are illegal in Japan, with or without a prescription, so it might be worth checking. We have not had any trouble, but we know of several travelers who did.
  6. What a great book list, GeorgiaPeach, thanks for posting that. There were lots of old favorites, as well as some series to download before the next cruise. I'd also suggest the Falco (Roman) mystery series by Lindsey Davis, as well as her more recent series which follows Falco's daughter, Flavia Albia. Kerry *****, an Australian author, the Phryne Fisher mysteries, and the Corinna Chapman mysteries Edited to add: For some reason CC is substituting asterisks for the name "*****". NO idea why. Did it again, I guess just Google the Phryne Fisher mysteries for the author's name.
  7. The thing to be aware of in counting blank passport pages is that the last 2 or 3 pages in a US passport are not used for visa stamps, they are called amendment pages. You need to count the number of remaining pages with Visa written at the top, those are the only ones usable. That was something I didn't know, but fortunately found out before it became an issue. Edited to add: Here is a link that shows how many blank pages each country requires: https://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-pages-for-visas.html
  8. Sounds as though a dark suit is a safer bet, then. We'll see how he feels when the time comes for packing. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain.
  9. I've been reading this thread for the last several days with one very simple question in mind: Does my DH need to bring a suit along in addition to his navy blazer and tie, or will the blazer and tie be good enough for formal nights? He'd rather not purchase a new suit, or take up the space in his suitcase, if it isn't necessary. I've read the entire thread. I've read everything I could find on the Silversea website. I've read other SS dress code threads. I still have no idea whether my DH needs to bring along a suit or not.
  10. There have been predictions for months that the government of Japan is about to ease restrictions, but so far that has not happened. At this point, even if the government does decide to open to cruise lines, I will be very interested to see what rules are set in place by the government regarding testing, masking, and quarantine, including if a close contact tests positive. I don't want to end up put off the ship, or in isolation either on the ship or ashore because someone in one of the excursion buses I was on tests positive. So even if the country opens up to cruising, I still have a lot of questions about how the inevitable positive Covid cases will be handled. I've read the information that was being given to clients who were booked for fall 2022 land trips to Japan (cancelled now) on Tauck, and it was not reassuring reading. DH and I are currently booked on a March 2023 Tokyo to Tokyo cruise we very much want to go on, but the devil's in the details.;
  11. The Seedlip Garden doesn't taste anything like gin (sadly) but with good tonic and a twist of lime it has a pleasant refreshing taste. I think the other two flavors of Seedlip are pretty dire. Thanks, Gilly and mj_holiday, I'll be looking for your reports!
  12. I'd be very happy if Regent gave some choices for NA options. Monday "gin" would be a nice beginning, but I'd also like to see one of the NA aperitifs: Ghia, Lyre's, Wilfred's, even Seedlip Garden would be better than most NA wines, which are undrinkable IMO. Let us know how the request for Monday NA Gin goes.
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