Donder69

I know this is late in the game, but I thought I would mention it in case anyone hadn’t thought of it—like I hadn’t; I went to a travel doctor yesterday, and she said that we would definitely need documentation for a yellow fever immunization to get off the boat in Dominica and the Bahamas after Brazil. (Although she said sometimes it depends on who is checking the passports as to whether or not they enforce this.) You need to be immunized 10 days before you arrive in the yellow fever country, in this case, Brazil. So there is still time for you to do this if you haven’t yet. She also recommended typhoid fever immunization and malaria pills. Just saying 😉 Obviously, your mileage may vary and you should check with your own doctor first. Steve

Ha! So are we. Good to hear as the quiet is one of the reasons for it. If you are in our cabin, thanks for replacing the shower curtain 😀

We are also hopping aboard right after you! Which deck are you on? Look forward to any updates on your trip…

@cwn would love to hear and tips you might have for that itinerary if you have them! I can pm you if you have any advice. Thanks for the council!

Five years seems pretty recent to me, but what do I know? Maybe in the world of cruise ships that’s too infrequent. My guess is that, like most pro and con discussions on the internet the truth is more nuanced. It seems to be an indisputable fact that there was $125 million refurbishment five years ago. Was it good enough? Perhaps. Perhaps not. I only surface the article because I am going on my first Regent cruise on the Mariner next December, and I am looking for objective feedback while I still have time to change my mind without hideous penalties. We mainly chose our trip based on the itinerary. (You don’t see that many Christmas cruises to the Amazon.) Point is well taken that speaking to management might help, if not solve, the problem. Doubtful that one could get a new cabin, however, on a booked cruise.

Ugh! That does look pretty bad. I’m guessing that sailing in such humid environments means that corrosion and mildew need more frequent attention. That’s not something that was specifically mentioned in the article about the refurbishment, but it does look like it would need attention more than every five years! Presuming the article is accurate, however, at least the furniture and such should be relatively new which maybe means that stains, etc. are probably localized to specific cabins where tragic accidents have happened? That might explain why it’s hit or “mess,” but the corrosion definitely brings it down a notch if it’s everywhere 🫣 Yuck!

…to the tune of $125 million. Regent Seven Seas Mariner Completes Refurb ”…Inside, all public spaces received new carpeting, art, furniture and décor, creating a new look throughout the ship. The Reception area, featuring new marble desks and original gold leaf accented artwork by Atlanta-based artist Tom Swanston. The completely remodeled and relocated library provides a new look, while the previous library space makes way for expanded seating at Coffee Connection. Outside on deck 6, there is all new teak decking and new sun loungers. In addition, the company refreshed all suites aboard with new beds, furniture and more.”

I’m curious what the specific complaint is on the Mariner in terms of it needing interior refurbishment. Wasn’t it completely refurbished, including cabins, in 2018? Is there really that much wear and tear in five years? Judging from the opprobrium, you would think it hadn’t been refurbished in decades…