SweetMemories

Thanks SweetMemories! If it is not too much trouble, I would greatly appreciate knowing "how much can be wagered on an odds bet." It might be shown as Double Odds or 2X, or maybe 5X or something along those lines. Often it is shown on a little placard posted at the table itself. Again, only if it's not too much trouble.

Does this help?:

min- $5 , max $300

3x 4x 5x ODDS

Just copied it from the placard on the table. It is a smaller table.

We're on the Mariner now. My husband said yes, they do have one! I asked him if the table was busy and he said he didn't pay attention. He's been playing blackjack. It doesn't seem too busy in there (when I walked through and from what he has observed).

Travelcat, really not sure what is confusing by this thread? Just asking about transportation from airport to hotel.

I think I saw on tripadvisor that there is a flat fee to get to certain zones in Vancouver (possibly $30?). Regardless, looks like we'll be cabbing it.

Seaknots, we booked 2 nights with the TA and air and 1 night with Regent. This confirms the reason why we don't get airport transfer.

Thanks for your feedback everyone! Counting down the days!

We'll be at the Four Seasons. Not sure how far that will be, but I do know Regent will be transfering us to the ship.

Thanks, just wanted to double check with those in the actual know! My Dad's wife has been the main contact with our TA and I question how well versed she (the TA) is with Regent.

We will be arriving in Vancouver the Sunday before our Wednesday, July 25th departure. With our package, it states that ground transfers are included. Because we will be coming in several days prior, our TA said it was not possible to transport to the hotel through Regent, only on the day before departure - we will have to set up transportation.

Has anyone had airport/hotel transfer (included) through Regent several days prior? 5 of our party will be arriving close together, the other two later that night.

Thanks

We will be embarking from Vancouver as well. Typically, when should we expect our luggage in our room? I have only cruised on larger ships and we always brought a change of clothes on hand in case we did not get our luggage before dinner (which has happened before).

-What was the least favorite thing about your trip?

The vibe on the ship in Alaska is very different from any other Regent cruise. More kids, First timers, etc

 

-What item do you wish you left home?

Winter jacket. A down sweater, fleece, and rain jacket are fine]

 

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Thanks Tallship! We are taking most of the excursions you mentioned. Also in Skagway we have two excursions booked, but may cancel one formal excursion but do it on our own (gold panning).

 

Interesting about the winter jacket! This has been a debate with our party of 7. My BIL is wanting to not bring one. Have you done anything like the dog sledding? My concern is, we have several excursions where we will travel a distance (by helicopter or seaplane) where the weather may be colder.

 

As for your least favorite part, well, we are that newbie with one kid vibe :D But I do understand what you mean.

 

Thanks again for your feedback, yours and the few other comments/tips are the kind that help us plan!

Squirrel is referring to the severe ADHD of this thread! It's a joke, just keeping things light.

While I agree that food does apply since we will be eating in Alaska, this conversation veered off topic because it focussed mainly on comparing to O, quality, etc.

Look, squirrel!!

Back to Alaska anyone?

Back to Alaska... ;-)

For those who have taken an Alaskan Cruise with Regent:

-What was your favorite thing about your trip?

-What was the least favorite thing about your trip?

-What was your favorite excursion you took?

-What is a "must do" thing to do on this trip?

-What is a "don't bother" thing on this trip?

edited to add:

-What item do you wish you had packed?

-What item do you wish you left home?

-What item is a must have to bring?

(sorry, in packing mode now :) )

We can read everything that Regent publishes on it's website, but it is great to hear from people that have actually experienced it! Feel free to add to this list.

Terry Breen is the lecturer - information is on the Regent website

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Thanks, I just read it wrong. I wasn't sure if the same lecturer was on every sail date -still navigating the site :) Also checking out the "search" feature on this board. I usually pull it up using my phone and that does not have a search feature (at least I didn't see one).

Suggest you do a search on this board. You will find a wealth of information, including my blog from our regent Alaska cruise 2 years ago. Also go over to the Oceania board and look at my blog from this past week to Alaska. Food and excursions on Regent and Oceania are basically identical.

Can you please add a link to your blog? I do not see where it would be under your profile... thanks :D

We are sailing on the July 25th Alaskan cruise.

Is there a way to see who the lecturer will be on our sail date? I did not see it in the links above.

In regards to excursions, has anyone done the Klondike Gold Dredgeand Gold Panning in Skagway? We have It scheduled for an 8:30 start time. Is the Regent organized tour worth it, or can you show up at that specific location and dothe tour on your own? Just looking at timing since there are so many other things in the area that we would love to do also. We’ll be going on the dog-sledding excursion that day too!

I'm sure I'll have a lot of other questions to add. I'll also check out Rachel's blog. Hoping someone will start blogging on these upcoming trips!

I asked a Regent rep directly and she said dressy/tailored capris were ok for dinner. I would guess the same is for crops (a little longer than capris?).

Enjoy!

Kbarnum, back to your original post, I look forward to hearing how your cruise goes! I hope there are some bloggers on the upcoming Alaskan itineraries - reading them is great for planning, but also gets us excited!

Hope everyone has a great night. Chin up, move on forward!

I was also wondering if anyone had any feedback on the children’s program on the Alaskan sailings. I have read reviews that said there were 80 minors on board. I was curious to the venue and the activities and what to expect for a kids program. We are on the Mariner 6/30 sailing.

 

 

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Just an fyi, kids clubs all have a parent sign the kid in and out. I'm assuming Regent does this as well. The activities are supervised. That is unfortunate what happened years ago. It sounds like there are no rules on roaming children. So, I can see that some may be unruly.

If my son is not in the kids club, most likely, he will be with a family member.

Kids will be kids, but not all are bad.

No matter what negative things I have read, I am so excited about this cruise! My son is excited also! He studied the Iditarod in the 3rd grade (he soon will be going into 7th). How cool is it that we are going to meet some of the dogs and go dog sledding! He is also looking forward to Prime 7 - he is not a cheap date, he likes his filet ;-)

I realize some people may have had bad experiences. I absolutely do understand wanting a kid-free vacation. My husband and I went to an adult only resort a few years ago - I get it! It was nice not hearing kids screaming! On the Alaskan itinerary, though, kids are clearly welcomed by Regent.

This whole argument is what reading into things is all about. Please read my post. I truly think you mean well, as I see you in most posts on this board. I didn't check this post until tonight and I'm sorry that this thread got out of hand.

Smile, we are very fortunate to have these opportunities!

To be honest (and not trying to be mean), even if Regent did have a program on port days, it is concerning that parents would want to leave a 12 year old on the ship while they go off and see amazing things (things that children would appreciate so much). If parents do not want to spend time with their children, perhaps they should have left them with a grandparent or someone that cares about them. I was upset when the poster mentioned leaving their 12 year old "somewhere" and being able to contact them with walkie-talkies.

Yes - and I read the post as them being OFF of the ship: "Is there a way to communicate with people on the ship. Maybe an app through wifi (say if I leave him somewhere and want to check in)." Poster did not say that they were planning on leaving the child in the children's program (where they could easily find the child and would know exactly where they were). I don't know about others, but I never left my 12 year old child "somewhere".

 

There is nothing wrong with people interpreting posts differently but there is something wrong when a poster bashes another poster by stating "Any rational person would realize that they were saying they wanted to be able to contact the child when he or she was participating in ship supervised activities (and by intimating that I was trying to be mean!!!!!!!!!) I did not read anywhere that the poster meant that "somewhere" was in the ships supervised activities.

 

It would be helpful if that person clarified their post and also if posters could debate the topic rather than other posters:cool:

Wow, some people really read into things negatively! Why make up stories when you don't know background (and in no way my post would insinuate)? I see that time after time on threads on this board and it is just unnecessary!

To those who defended me, thank you.

I clearly stated that my son most likely will spend most of the time with us! Yes, this is a luxury cruise. It is great that the cruiseline offers kids programs during the cruise, but it absolutely does not replace family time! I also am well aware that most likely the kids are in make-shift kids rooms. The kids program was not the selling point of the ship. Like the OP, I like to plan things out and it was great to see what kind of itinerary is there. Also, please don't feel the need to shame those who take advantage of the kids club. It is there for a reason and some kids really enjoy it!

Another note, that "Somewhere" I was talking about was in the kids club. I don't plan on letting him roam the ship. Regardless of what he chooses to do, we are going on this cruise as a family and have amazing excursions on this port-heavy cruise. I have never heard of leaving a kid on a boat while you left the ship - would never think of that!

Regarding communication, we will be traveling in a party of 7 family members. I was just asking for how large parties keep in contact as well.

Let's turn this kid conversation around. Going forward, if you see a post regarding kids (and there will be posts), look at it in a different light. Look at kids being on this ship with their family, including Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. I think everyone who has researched this line is very clear that there are other lines that have amazing activities for kids where you can sign the kids in for the whole day. We are looking forward to enjoying a luxury cruise with family. My son is well traveled and appreciates the great experiences we will have!

Now let's all play nice, okay? We are all planning amazing trips!

So, I apparently I saved the Passages and the Kids Club Mariner schedules (I keep files of our trips, but did not expect that I saved these but lo and behold, I did).

I would scan them, but they actually have our sons name on them (I am sure I could black it out but that is too much work for me at the moment, so I just took photos of part of the schedules) I will post the 5-12 year old activities.

Thanks for posting the schedules! We'll be on the late July Alaskan cruise with my 12 yr old. So, do they blend all of the 5-12 yr olds in the same activities? I'm hoping my son will be comfortable "hanging out" at some of these activities, but I can see him spending more time with us (which we are totally ok with too).

Kind of an off, but not off question. Is there a way to communicate with people on the ship. Maybe an app through wifi (say if I leave him somewhere and want to check in). Is there any use in bringing walkie-talkies? We're used to bigger ships, so not sure how much a need this will be.

Looking forward to following the summer Alaskan itineraries!

Last minute questions (tonight is our night to sign up!).

Are there specific seating times, or is it come when you want? Such as a 6pm seating, 8pm seating, etc?

What time do the shows normally run. Should we take that into account when making reservations?

Can you call in at 12:01 to make reservations? I think I heard you can, but thinking it may be easier since we are a party of 7 (as apposed to reserving online).

Thanks!

Thank you for the many tips! I've gained several pounds reading about this food!

I welcome any further tips or must have dishes to add to my list!

Thanks for your feedback!

I already put the Miso Glazed Sea Bass on my "to try" list based on a recommendation on another thread!

So, at the restaurants that do not require reservations, do they put you on a list and tell you a time to come back if they are full at that time? Would this be something our butler could help facilitate as well?

This is our first Regent cruise. My part of the family has been on several cruises (though have only experienced set dining times), but this will be the first cruise experience for the others.

I'm sure we'll be pretty flexible with where we dine once there (aside from the 2 reserved nights), but it's nice to get an idea of how this will all work before boarding!

We will be on the Mariner at the end of July (Alaska). This next week, we will be able to make dinner reservations.

From what I can see, the only restaurants you need reservations at are Prime 7 and Chartreuse. As for the other restaurants, do you have the option of reserving a table, or are they all "first come first served" seating?

Is there a specific night that is best for certain restaurants (or nights to avoid)? I think I read something about a special menu on the night of the Captain's Reception?

We are a party of 7. Any tips on how to plan our meals would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Meri