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I have been to Cádiz, Gibraltar and Sevilla. I would prefer Cádiz or Sevilla. If you have enough time for a thorough (or somewhat thorough) visit, Sevilla would be preferred. Cádiz, however, would not disappoint...and it is very walkable.

Thanks, RELS, I need to re-check my selection.

Good news, slidebite, thanks for the clarification!

Another excursion availability question: I booked our desired excursions and, at confirmation, one of them came up as reserved. Is this indicative of wait-listing? Thanks if you can help.

So, no priority check-in or priority boarding for penthouses...

Hello Jamon, we will be sailing Serenade in May, sorry I cannot help you, but, would you post comments/review of your cruise when you come back? I will be very thankful since it will be our first in Royal...a Caribbean cruise out of Tampa.

Thank you for directing me to entertainment information., kool Kruiser!

We are really interested in a Dec 2023 cruise. We understand that there is no theatre for shows, but there is no mention of music at the bars or any other place. We would love some classical music, but also some lively pop music at the bars. If not, it would be too boring for us. Am I missing something?

Thank you flpenguin for your reply!

Our first ever RCL cruise will be next May on the Serenade. We have booked a Grand Suite, and our family members will be on Junior Suites. Does the Serenade have a Suite Lounge, like other bigger ships? Does it have a Coastal Kitchen as a perk for suites, or any other venue? What other perks can we expect? Thanks so much for you help!

Thanks so much for your reply. I was considering a 2023 Regent Athens-Athens with overnight in Istanbul, but would not be able to enjoy Istanbul at all!!

I have enjoyed your travelog so much! You are a very good writer as you engage your followers in your adventures, perceptions, and feelings. I am so sorry it has ended! However, I am so glad you overcame blistering difficulties on your way home!! Regent should make good on the fact that they abandoned you to such turmoil. On another note, regarding Istanbul and your mention of bathrooms...did the tour provide with reasonable bathroom breaks, say every two hours? You mentioned once a filthy bathroom, was this a one off or is this what you would find? Having a small bladder, Istanbul might not work for me...

What a disappointment, we will be sailing the Serenade from Tampa and it seems not to have a Coastal Kitchen! Anything particular for the suites? Thanks for the help.

Hi all, RCL newbie with question...in Grand Suite or Junior suite, is CK an included venue with free drinks? Just booked and the website does not help. Thanks for any help.

You may enjoy eating at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City (part of Tampa). It is a fine Cuban restaurant with traditional food. It is a lively, interesting place to interact with locals of the Hispanic community.

Hi Gpilon, this is your Syracuse secret friend who would have shared this cruise with you. Thanks for your thoughts and impressions! After many SS and SB and a few Crystal cruises, we have only one cruise in Regent Explorer under our belt. We agree that we were underwhelmed by Pacific Rim...but somehow we never ate at Sette Mari!!! We did enjoy Chartreuse and Compass Rose. We are Penthouse people, and, although not Crystal, Regent's were very good. I would recommend if you try Regent again.

I have only visited Liverpool once; my DH's Concerto for Trumpet was played by its orchestra. I was charmed by the city, and would like to visit again for more time to enjoy its sights. Maybe a cruise segment including the city...

I am late to this game... Tennis (never sneakers) and Hellman's...preferred mayo. This from Puerto Rico. However, now living in Central New York.... I was once instructed by my good friend from Trumansburg, NY, that, because of my Spanish accent, I pronounced the word 'introduction" with an emphasis on the TR, whereas it should be pronounced "innerductshun". She really wanted me not to make a fool of myself, therefore I appreciated her suggestion. Every time I spoke publicly, I excused my Spanish accent...