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We are on British Isles Splendor cruise now, and today’s stop in Dublin was cancelled due to sea being too rough for tenders. Everyone disappointed since Dublin was a highlight. Wish Regent would book a berth instead of tenders for such a popular port. We have basically cruised in a square pattern today on our way to Holyhead, just to pass the time.

Would like to get your suggestions for a reliable private transfer company from Southampton port to Heathrow. I see some companies offer a side tour enroute. Has anyone had a positive experience, and if so, would welcome your comments. Thanks.

Our balcony had a chaise, a small table and 2 chairs. Since it was shallow, it was really too much furniture, but we managed quite well. July heat limited our use until early evening.

We were in suite #1405 on Explorer, which was a PH. Absolutely loved the space, no noise, and no motion. Very private. Go for it. You will love it.

Hi Bill, Here are my reviews of 3 Explorer suites from Med. cruise July 13-23, 2022. We were a family of 6 with our adult children, so including all input. Thanks so much. PH 1405 - starboard, shower only. Highly recommend. Quiet, clean, spacious, wonderful bed, no significant motion, no noise. Balcony fairly narrow, but it was too hot in July to use it much. Huge shower, closet on the smaller side, but adequate. Did not use the butler much, but definitely enjoyed the separation of living area from bedroom. Great a/c welcomed us back from hot excursions. In short - fabulous! Suite 950 (Concierge D) - port, slightly aft of midship area, tub and shower, huge closet, good-sized balcony. Noise from chairs above late one night, but only one night. Clean, well-kept suite. Great room stewardess. Definitely recommend. Suite 947 (Concierge D) - starboard midship, tub and shower, huge closet, good-sized balcony. No noise issues. Clean and quiet. Definitely recommend.

We just completed our first Regent cruise on the Explorer and absolutely loved it. Now we are interested in a future cruise to Northern Europe which happens to be on the Voyager. Would love to hear impressions of Voyager, especially of the suites and any differences to be aware of. We stayed in a PH on the Explorer, and our adult kids were in Concierge. Would we be disappointed in the Voyager?

So, if you test positive at the pier, do they deny boarding, or do they allow you to board but escort you to quarantine? What about others in your party? What is the protocol?

Does anyone know how Regent handles it if you test positive when trying to board in a foreign port? We are in a pre-cruise land program before boarding, so I know Regent will cover the testing procedure. Does the testing occur at the hotel? Is it the rapid test (antigen)? What happens if positive and you cannot board? Do they wave “goodbye” and you’re on your own? Are you quarantined somewhere? Anyone know the procedure? This is our worst nightmare.

Rachel, When booking your private transfer from the ship, how much time did you allow between time of docking and pickup? Thanks so much for all the insights you provided along the way.

I guess the same could be said for scheduling a train, building in extra time to get to train station? Can anyone recommend a private transfer service in Barcelona to take six of us with luggage from the port to the train station? Taxi line may be long……

For Regent frequent cruisers, approximately how long does it take to disembark at the end of our journey? For example, if the ship docks at 8:00, about what time should we expect to be on our way with luggage in hand to find a taxi or shuttle?

CruzC2C, can you give me the name of someone who can speak with authority about the Med. cruise vaccine requirements? I have a similar question about my teen granddaughter’s vaccination. Thank you!

Can anyone confirm what Regent means by “primary vaccine” more than 270 days prior to Mediterranean cruise? Our teen granddaughter had shot #1 last September and shot #2 in April, 2022. Does she now need a booster to board ship in Italy in July? I thought “primary vaccine” meant the main 2-shot series, the last of which she received in April. Someone else indicated “primary vaccine” perhaps means that the very first shot was received over 270 days prior. Obviously, I will confirm with Regent if I can find someone who can definitively interpret their policy. Any help would be appreciated.

Love this and hope to go someday. Thank you.

I, too, send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your work family. We lived in Tulsa for 5 years when first married, and our daughter was born in that hospital. We have such fond memories of your beautiful city and its people. Thank you for posting. We will take our first cruise on Regent next month, so I will be following your posts with great interest. Hope your vacation is wonderful.