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The transfers are attached to the hotel stay, not the flight.

Very nice flight on American Airlines, nonstop Chicago-Barcelona. The nonstop was not available through Regent air, so we took the credit and booked our own, using points to upgrade to business class. We did use the hotel/transfer and I’m not sure I would do that again. The Regent representative was supposed to meet us at baggage claim, but we had to hunt for him. Then, he didn’t see our names on his list. Then, when my husband pointed to our names, he said we would have to wait for another couple. We had cleared customs, claimed our bag (so much for packing light lol) and got tired of waiting, so we got a taxi on our own. The hotel, Le Meridien, is lovely, and the staff has been superb, but the rooms are very tiny. Our TA had requested an upgrade and we have some Marriott status, but no upgrade. I think our suite on the ship is larger!

Chicago suburbs, north and west

Well, we passed our Covid tests and are at the airport waiting to fly to Barcelona! So many of you have helped us with planning and pro tips, I decided to try to pass it forward by starting this post. WiFi permitting, I will post as I have time. This cruise is quite port intensive. We are very excited to see parts of Portugal as we have never been before.

Looks great! Thanks so much for the photos. I’m not sure I can manage the tub, but maybe.

Thanks for this review. How is the balcony furniture? And does the bathroom have a tub/shower combination or just a shower?

Maybe I should bring a small collapsible umbrella. Thanks for the information!

Are umbrellas provided in each suite? Trying to pack light. Probably failing at that…

Great! Thanks for letting us know of your experiences.

Oh dear. No still spring water?! I really don’t like the bubbles. May have to organize some kind of water delivery to the ship. What a huge pain!

Is spring water available in the restaurants and in the suites?

I need to know this also. I cannot drink the sodium filled water made onboard.

That sounds like an excellent idea! Thanks

What lunch options are available onboard Voyager on embarkation day?

I used my iPad in January from the hotel room. Worked just fine. I am going to look at the tripod - that sounds easiest.

Thanks for the bandwidth info. I didn’t know it was so spotty. Glad I won’t need the internet for work.

On another board, there are detailed instructions for using a device (roku, fire stick) to stream tv. I’m not very tech savvy, so before I try it, I’d like to hear from anyone who has been successful on Voyager. Thanks!

The PH A and B are configured differently and might be a bit larger than the PH C, but the balconies are small, about 50 square feet.

Well, I hope the “vibration isn’t a problem” people are more correct than the “omg, I can’t stand the vibration “ people. We are sailing next month in an aft PHC. We have always enjoyed aft cabins on other ships, and the big balcony is a bonus. I just checked availability, and PHB suites are available so I will ask to move if it is too bothersome.

Many thanks for your even handed review. We sailed on the Navigator in January of 2006 and the vibration was absolutely horrid. I have not sailed on her since. It made quite an impression! Anyway, we are trying Regent again, this time Voyager. If she vibrates, that will be it for me. We have enjoyed Azamara and will be interested to compare the two lines.

Good to hear! Thanks!

Thanks Papa Flamingo! I will make the arrangements today!

I could not get a satisfactory answer to this PHC question. Balcony square footage is listed from 80-137. I could not get ANY verification of which were the bigger ones, so I just took Deck 8, aft. The wrap around balconies are not PHC. We sail next month so I will report back.

Good advice. Thanks. I will reach out to them about the return from Southampton. I hesitate to pre-book just in case we test positive for Covid before our flight back to the US. I should also ask about their refund policy.

Our condolences and many thanks for letting us know. May his memory be a blessing.