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I found  the statement below on the RSSC Navigator website.  Is this the most up-to-date information? Where would I find the Galileo and Connoisseur Clubs, i.e., what decks?

On the Seven Seas Navigator smoking is only permitted in  
 

Galileo's (outdoor one side designated area), Pool area (designated area opposite side of the Pool Bar)

Cigar Smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club on applicable ships and the designated area on the opposite side of the Pool Bar.

Pipe smoking is only permitted in the Connoisseur Club. Pipe smoking in open deck areas is considered an extreme fire hazard and is not permitted.

Thank you.

Hi Marcia,

We are  paying $1,500 for a 4 person van for a full day in Provence. 

"I think these threads are very useful as well. We will be asking others on board. But I will say that the article that was posted was very helpful as well. I like the thought that while we are interviewing them that they should want to interview us as well so they learn who we are. Thank-you all."

What article??

Thank you all for responding to my question.  I learned a lot from your answers.😃

 Your answers saved me $500.🤑

I did change my TA and found another who will not charge any fees😊 but he hasn't offered any refunds yet. 

Maybe there could be some type of learning tool on this  blog, so that people who are new to cruising don't get blind sided. Or is there one already?

Previously I did get OBC, but it was non-refundable.  There isn't too much on the ship to purchase.  We spent about $100 on shampoo and lotions🙄🤪🤔.

My travel agent recently raised her fee from $300 to $500 to book a cruise for us.  We chose the cruise line, the ship, the itinerary and the date and provided her with this information. 

Would like to know what is the average travel agent fee? 

Would we be better going directly through the cruise line?

Thank you.

I know you can purchase cigarettes at the pool bar on the Explorer.  I do believe they were duty free, just not 100% sure

Thank you for your quick replies.

Is there a place to sit in the "aquarium" or the "igloo? 😄

Are they usually packed or empty?

Hello,

Explorer smoking areas

Please don't throw things at me because I have a question about smoking.🚬

What time does the Connoisseur room (the club for smokers) open and close? 

Is the smoking area near the pool enclosed or out in the open?

Any other areas where a person can smoke?

Thank you for your help.

Thank you for your ideas.☺️

Thanks.  I really wanted to read some magazines on sea days.  Do they sell them in any shops?

Thank you!

Has anyone used the library on Explorer?  If so, is it stocked with newer books and magazines? Can you remove the items from the library?

Thank you

Thank you

The ppgh below outlines the original benefit, but what I read was that now that laundry is free for ALL passengers (not just concierge and above)  that those passengers were entitled to a $100 cruise credit

This is what I thought was a new benefit:

Don't forget the $100/pp shipboard credit (given as an offset to the "loss" of a laundry benefit since now everyone gets laundry included)

Onboard laundry and valet services, including pressing and dry cleaning, are available with charge and may be arranged through your stewardess for same-day service. In addition, there are self-service laundries (location varies by ship).

I saw the paragraph below on a Regent blog, but now I am unable to find it. Did anyone else see it?  If so, could you tell me where. Our travel agent needs to know in order to see if we are eligible for the credit.  Thank you

Don't forget the $100/pp shipboard credit (given as an offset to the "loss" of a laundry benefit since now everyone gets laundry included) and 2 more hours of ship-to-shore phone service (3 total hours).  Even if you use Skype or other forms of wi-fi calling, the STS phone is always a better connection than via wi-fi (uses a separate satellite connection, or at least use to).

Edited November 3 by Portolan

 I saw this article some time ago and wonder if is up to date.

EXPLORER & SPLENDOR

Breakfast (times dependent on port arrival time but generally open from 6am): 

• Pool Grill - Fitness Breakfast
• Compass Rose - waiter service; full hot & cold menu 
• La Veranda - extensive hot & cold buffet plus egg station for cooked to order (a sample menu is on the Regent website)
• Room Service - may be ordered the night before by filling out a breakfast card & hanging outside suite door. Served in the room or on the balcony with full set-up including table linen
• Coffee Connection - fruit, cereal, cold cuts etc

On Sundays there is the added option of caviar & champagne in Compass Rose and La Veranda

Lunch (times vary) (Sample lunch menus for some venues are available on the Regent website😞

• Pool Grill - Daily specials plus burgers, hot-dogs, salads etc 
• Specialty restaurants - on sea days both Prime 7 & Chartreuse are open with lunch menus. On port days one or other will be open for lunch - no reservations are required for lunch - Pacific Rim does not open for lunch
• La Veranda - extensive hot & cold buffet plus pizza station 
• Compass Rose - this restaurant does not open for lunch on Explorer or Splendor; apart from when there is a Sunday at sea, when an extravagant & extensive Sunday Brunch will be staged.

Note: on embarkation day only the Pool Grill & La Veranda are open for lunch

Dinner (6:30pm - 9:30pm) (sample dinner menus are available for all venues on the Regent website😞

• Compass Rose - open seating - daily specials plus extensive “always available” menu 
• Sette Mari at La Veranda - "Italian" cuisine - part waiter service, part buffet 
• Pool Grill - casual dining (the only venue where the evening dress code does not apply)
• Chartreuse - reservations required - “French” cuisine
• Pacific Rim - reservations required - “Asian & Pan-Asian” cuisine
• Prime 7 - reservations required - American Steakhouse
• Room Service - during restaurant dinner hours, dishes from the Compass Rose menu may be ordered for service in your suite

Thanks to all for your replies

Thank you, I will try each suggestion.

I would like to know which cabins are still available on the RSSC Explorer for the Feb3rd-Feb 14th , 2022, trip to th

e Caribbean. Is there a way to do that on-line?

I'm curious, what would a "very special item" be?

Thanks to all that responded. My sister loves oysters on the half shell.  Do you think I could ask for that?  On that day we will be in Dubrovnik.

Thank you.  The birthday is on the second day of the cruise.  I wonder if that would give them enough time.

😄  I am going on a cruise Aug 2021 on the Mariner.  While on board I would like to plan a special celebration for my sister on her 70th birthday.  Did any of you plan an extra special Occasion?  Do you have any ideas of what is possible or what may be considered too outlandish to request.  Thank you for any ideas.

I'm sorry I didn't specify either raw or cooked.  I meant raw.

Oh-that is great news!  YUM!!! 😊