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I thought that scooters were not allowed to be left in the corridors on any ship for any reason. Has something changed.

I think that Pcardad is exactly right. If anyone else follows along on the the Social board, it's plain to see that there is almost a cult like bliss with Regent. We are but a drop in the bucket in the amount of cruising we do or want to do and the $$ that is spent must be astronomical. If some of those regulars wanted something to change badly enough, I expect that it would. I also believe that if Mr. and Mrs. Blah Blah made it known that they would like a certain lounger at this time or that...it would happen. Keep in mind that the core crowd will or is slowly aging out and things can evolve and not quickly enough for some of us paying customers but I wouldn't count on anything soon and I will continue to move stuff without expecting to get thrown off the ship.

We agree with everything Pappy and Irishwitchy said. A little loud fun on vacation never hurt anyone whether it's from the pool or the shrieking and screaming at a trivia game .Read a lot of Regent travel boards. Here's some tips... always call your cabin a suite, don't use a lanyard and wear attractive shoes....unless you're old and have foot problems. This trip sounds perfect for your family. Have fun.

I get you Pappy. No Bermuda, you get Nassau instead. Perhaps another "oh well" moment.

Understanding is a good thing so I'll try to help you. Regular phone time is an included benefit for certain SSS levels or cabin classes. I would rather not take another " Oh well" approach to not receiving something I have prepaid for. I have also managed, so far, to not be connected to electronics all the time and most certainly while on vacation. That must free up time for others since we don't use this stuff. I might not (hope not) have an emergency but simply want to use the phone as I would at home and shouldn't have to explain it. We did have a semi-emergency some years ago onboard the Navigator and we did exactly as you suggested and it worked.

We had to switch this cruise to another and I'm finding the included phone topic disturbing. We use no electronics when onboard but do like the security of the included regular phone time that we're entitled to in case of anything or not. Is this a blip on this ship/ this cruise or an ongoing issue? Thanks.

I am quite sure that you're right. Is there a breaking point when the "oh well.. just sit on your cabin balcony and drink" people will have enough? What is important to some is of no interest to others. What if on your cruise there was not only no favorite bourbon onboard (no shaded deck chairs) but no bourbon onboard at all because all of the bourbon had been consumed? Would "oh well" you can just grab your favorite bottle at the next port and use that on your cabin balcony work? This ongoing problem is not a good look for the company or the type of clientele.

I don't think so.

My long time family friends own Makweti safari lodge in south Africa. Very luxe and I believe it is only around 10 guests at a time.

Were these cruise still being sold as advertised prior to the removal of the Concierge benefits?

I think yours is a brilliant idea but how would you make it work? The onboard credit sometimes becomes onerous. i would like to see your plan where upon embarkation and receipts supplied, refundable credit was immediately supplied. I also don't understand why Travel Agents should have to jump in to make nice for good customers and not everyone uses a personal Travel Agent .Please don't sell me something.....something that I actually prepay for.... and then come up with excuses.

Are the Oceania passengers causing their noro outbreaks despite the no self serve protocols? We very much love the choices on Regent.

I could be wrong but I think I remember (oddly) that the casino was open during a code red.

Politics?? Wow.

That's the real deal....and classic.

My understanding of this new woke annoying term would be, as an example, someone scowling and lecturing plastic water bottle users while ordering tons of online everything that comes encased in plastic and cardboard boxes including synthetic, polyester, easy travel, i.e. plastic clothes.

While you have given a common sense explanation, I think it would be helpful to have the exact rules for the excursion spelled out in advance to not only avoid disappointment but so that people are aware of what they are paying for via the cruise cost and can they expect to receive what is being advertised. Nothing more, nothing less..

Thanks so much for your reply. It' a FB group ongoing discussion. I hope they're wrong.

Thank you for all your commentary on this cruise. I believe I have picked up on another Regent talk board that people have been surprised to find many excursions unavailable due to age and weight restrictions and had been given no warning until the day of.. Has this happened or are you aware of any of this being true?

SCORE! It's clearly an inherited trait.

Behavior is key. We watched a diapered infant being dunked on a Navigator cruise....apparently the child of an officer. There was also a diapered old guy at the other end of the pool. I guess they were both dealt with because they returned to the pool the next day sans diapers. What demographic has raised this group of 30/40 year old entitled passengers that want to bring their naughty misbehaving kids with them onboard?

OMG For a once in a lifetime experience......Makweti safari lodge.

I so apologize (sincerely) if you thought I was being rude. I thought I was being humorous. So often on this board the subject of not wanting babies and kids on Regent comes up and I was extrapolating that the ducks and stuffed animals are certainly childlike. And I have no problem with anyone who behaves themselves being onboard. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

There is also an ongoing discussion on another site where people are being surprised on day of excursions that age limits have been implemented......further muddying the waters. Lack of info is also unacceptable.

Could someone please explain this? Are stickers a code word for something else or are stickers like the bits of paper 5 year olds get for play or in cereal boxes. Would adults like stickers better than tips? I must be missing something. Thanks