DeepFreeze63

1 minute ago, Gpilon said:

Will look for you. Louise & Glen

Jim & Mary

1 hour ago, Gpilon said:

Hope to meet onboard. Will be around pool bar foe sail away 

 

See you there; I'll wear my Splendor "Inaugural" cap (if I can find it).

Jim C.

DW and I will be with you. We haven't been on the Splendor since its inaugural TA. I did the special showers and infinity pool then - terrific experience!

Just heard from two sets of friends; they just received the Regent postcards that we "mailed" on the Voyager on 12/02/2022 in Namibia - well, the Regent cards are attractive (pictures of their ships) and "included". Also, a fun topic of conversation.

On 2/13/2023 at 4:37 PM, Debate said:

Can you see Alaska sights from the Regent boats - glaciers, wildlife, etc - or do you have to take excursions to really “ see “ Alaska?   Also, we will be traveling with our 15 year old daughter.  If cruising in the Summer are there activities and/or other kids?  

As a long-term, ardent Regent cruiser, I have to say: DO NOT take a cruise "to see" Alaska! Very small boats can be MAGNIFICENT for whale watching, getting close to glaciers, etc. We did Tauck's "multi-generational" land tour (with air over Denali and 2 small boat trips) with 15 -year old grandson - the bonding of a lifetime!

11 hours ago, irishwitchy said:

I was on that little fiasco - enough said on that topic! The Sydney to Bali was excellent and the captain came out of hiding.  Staff,  was just fine.  Shared a few great laughs with the wine crew and bartenders.   I will say the lead guys in Chartreuse and Sette Mare, always found us a second seating,  but tried to discourage more than a few times.   I didn’t have this behavior on prior cruises or in Prime 7 or Pacific Rim.  Never met Andy or Dru, before,  but the winner was Andy.  

Who (and what position) was (is) "Andy"?

Thanks

12 hours ago, irishwitchy said:

No phone with you?  Yes, there is a clock, which I usually turn over so it doesn’t glow at night.  

Interesting. My issue has been that cabin clock DOESN'T glow enough at night that I can read it in the dark (did 66 nights on Voyager in 2022).

Thanks Flossie.

I don't recognize anyone of these names (despite 23 Regent cruises). I'd love to hear your thoughts on the staff and crew performance during your cruise, in light of all the previous drama about the NZ and Aussie cruises.

Enjoy,

Jim C.

I agree. I don't even count being inside of airports as "places that I have been".

Mariner is definitely my favorite (Regent) ship in rough seas. I also LOVE the public areas. My draw back with her is the smaller standard cabins and I will NEVER again take the standard cabin with tub!

AAh! Memory is returning about Sagrada Familia.

• Yes, take your TICKET, receipt may not be sufficient; they let us in with only the receipt but we had an extra 15-minute wait (with lot of uncertainty).
• We took the guided tour. Good, but probably much better with a guide or maybe even by yourself.
• Take binoculars distance camera lens. - lots to see higher up or afar - magnificent detail

41 minutes ago, Scout16 said:

In 2019 this was normal and the Social Hostess would often check to see if there were any openings for Prime Seven or for Setti Maria, this was on the Navigator.  We also always had an entertainer or staff person join us.  This past Summer due to Covid the passengers were not able to eat with the crew.  I believe that this has now returned to normal.  We had several couples join with us. 

Not quite normal as of December. "Non-licensed" staff (CD, ACD, GM, etc.) could eat in any dining venue with Passengers. Production cast and speakers couldn't be invited to dine in restaurants that needed reservations. No dining with Captain, Staff Captain or Medical Staff.

If you do Sagrada Familia get reservations in advance and KEEP the receipt.

Ann,

Mary and I made Titanium in December. We got a private transfer at the end of that cruise to the airport (plus very nice champagne, delicious candies and beautiful flowers in our cabin). Looking forward to the private transfer to our hotel in Lisbon upon disembarkation in April.

Best,

Jim & Mary (from our very first Regent cruise on Mariner a while ago)

Thanks (a bunch) for the photos!

48 minutes ago, RELS said:

We've had some really great tours with Regent, and some ok ones, but never any real duds. We tend to choose more active tours when they're offered. Sometimes there are city tours that bus or train you to the city from the port, set you free to wander, and then meet you at a specified time and place for the ride back to the port. We did this in Rome and Florence and bought timed museum tickets online ahead of time.

 

Personal opinion -- If you are spending any time in Barcelona, get tickets to go inside the Segrada Familia. The outside is interesting, but the inside is absolutely amazing!

Amen, Amen! Sagrada Familia IS NOT ANOTHER CHURCH!

38 minutes ago, RELS said:

We had our reservations for 7pm and that worked well for us.

Same here for 2 in their 80s. Leisurely shared dinner and short walk to show. Does depend on ship how good the remaining theater seats are - Splendor and Voyager are wonderful, even in balcony; Explorer is problematic!

3 hours ago, bitob said:

I’m on regent now. We made friends with a couple who booked directly. They got nothing. They now have my tas card. They booked on board and xferred cruise to my ta.  Huge obc. Regent would have given them nothing 

best way to find a great ta is on the ship. I carry my tas card!!  Many others do as well

 

Amen, Amen!

Also, can't count how many times our TA has alerted me to deals (mostly gets them for me before I know about them) and helps with flight difficulties.

8 minutes ago, ddsun1 said:

Looking forward to our Splendor cruise this August, London to Reykjavik.  Booked our own air:  United Newark to London, return Reykjavik to Newark.  Just received an email from United that the Reykjavik - Newark flight has changed to Reykjavik - Chicago and Chicago - Newark.  We wanted nonstop flights only.

 

Has anyone flown Icelandair?  If so, any comments?

 

Flew last July from Reykjavik (REK) to D.C. (IAD) on Icelandair in BC. As noted above their BC is like domestic FC - OK for the 3 of us on a 6-hour flight. Their BC lounge in REK was spacious (but full) with good food and nice seating. REK was a "zoo", maybe because it was a holiday weekend. Also we had to go through security twice, once just after exiting the BC lounge! 

1 hour ago, irishwitchy said:

After two weeks on the Auckland to Sydney cruise and no sights of the captain,  I saw him three times today. He wasn’t a hologram- so he does exist.  The hull issues must be past us!!  Thankfully.  Off to the Steve Irwin zoo tomorrow,  hopefully I get to hold a Koloa bear.  

Who is the Captain?

Yes, "mileage does vary" BUT I enjoy any the duos in the lounges outside of CR as a very nice alternate to our usual favorite stint with the pianist in OL before dinner.

Hi:

We cruised London to Reykjavik (via Ireland and Greenland) in July 2022 on the Voyager; also stopped in Isafordur - loved Iceland. Had only 1 full day (plus departure morning) in Reykjavik; it deserves more! We were on the Splendor for its Maiden voyage and it became our favorite ship (we've done 23 Regent cruises).

In response to your questions, I note that the cruise of interest is "port intensive" with 4 tender ports and only with a long departure day (no included Regent excursions) in Reykjavik - I strongly recommend that you go early or stay over for a day or 2.

We think that the F1 or F2 cabins are the "best" Regent value and choose between them based upon location (I want mid-ship, low in rough seas). They and Concierge have a tub (which we use only as a laundry basket) and a nice shower (but much smaller than that in a Penthouse suite). F1, F2, and Concierge suites are the Cabin size regardless of Deck, but verandahs vary by location.

You have probably been told by now, the RSS Society discount is independent of other discounts ("stackable") and depends only on the cabin category.

Coming from Philadelphia, your Regent Air Business Class flight may be on Icelandic Air - their Business Class seating is more like U.S. domestic First Class than the BC to Europe

Bon Voyage:

Spent 66 nights on Voyager in 2022 (many in rough water) loved how she handled the seas.

Plan to do your cruise in 25'. In the meantime, photos of the Antarctica coast please. I still have great memories since, well, 1963.

What happened to this thread?

I was interested in the status of the Explorer cruises!

We are on that cruise. Booked Regent Air BUT booked our own hotels via Booking.com and Marriott. Staying near Tivoli in Copenhagen (for 1 night) and at the Sheraton (for 3 nights) in Stockholm (been there before - GREAT location).