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In August, prior to our Voyager cruise, we stayed two nights (on our own) at the ION City Hotel right in the city. The hotel had a good vibe, restaurant below, and was nicely appointed. We had a room that faced the front that was on a closed to cars. It was near bars so we heard loud, boisterous noises, due to jet lag we fell asleep easily. Over all, I would recommend. The city is easy to walk with lots to see.

I’ve not experienced the vibration on Voyager but former passengers do mention it. On Navigator for more than 200 nights, is not a problem as I don’t book the aft suites. One of my favorite videos I took on Navigator. Leaving port in Galileo’s. I call it “Self-swirling wine glass!” IMG_3712.mov

@saz25 After sailing on the three newest ships, going on Voyager could be a step down. She is an older ship, has a known vibration and isn’t as glitzy as the new ships. You will find the food, experience and service similar. If Voyager has the itinerary you want, than give her a try. I was on Voyager for two weeks in August and we had a great time.

You put the Regent luggage tag on your bag right before getting on the ship: right before you leave the hotel or airport on the day of embarkation. As @wishIweretravelling said, they are extremely sturdy.

Try the cinnamon cronut!

@CatServants The photos in the #16 post are not of suite 600. At one time, many years ago, there was a photo of the main area of the suite. From what I can remember, there was a huge column in it. I continue to search for it but haven't found it. I have stayed in both even and odd suites on deck 6. It's my favorite deck: close to the Coffee Connection and the Navigator Lounge, or what we call our living room!

There is a pre-dinner party in one of the lounges for all those "new to Regent" passengers. After dinner, the show in the Constellation Theatre is an introduction to all the performers on the ship. Each group does a short song/act. Block Party!!! Usually on one of the first nights (but not the first night), at 6PM, captain hits the gong and guests are invited to go out into the hall with glass in hand. The suite attendants are there with wine and appetizers. You get to meet your neighbors and sometime during the party, captain, the general manager, the cruise director with a camera person runs by to say hello. The next morning during the Morning Show, the CD will show the video. It's a good way to meet your neighbors.

This is the LIVE thread from a 14 day Voyager cruise in August.

Usually captains and general managers are on for two months on and two months off.

Oh, my mistake. The LIVE thread was on the Mariner.

You can read this LIVE thread just completed. I cruised on Voyage in August and found the ship in decent shape with some needs to address, like mold removal needed in the shower and upholstery updates needed.

Happy for Captain Luciano and the staff and crew. We cruised with many of them on Voyager this summer. Definitely the Dream Team!

If you look at your invoice you won’t see port fees or taxes listed. Since they are no longer listed, you won’t be refunded if ports are missed. They were removed from the invoice some years ago.

It depends on your Seven Seas Society status. If you are Silver and above, you will receive prior speciality restaurant reservations and shore excursion reservations. In other words, you get to book earlier than others. If you are Gold, you will receive $100 shipboard credit per suite and four Wi-Fi logins for four devices per suite. If you are below Silver or Gold, you may want to book an E suite. I prefer the F2 suites myself. Hotels in Miami are easy to book on your own and transportation to the pier is not an issue. The hotels Regent uses seems to be influx right now. Ask your TA to find out.

You can submit the form up to 1-2 months before you sail.

Fun activity to do on the Explorer style ships are cooking classes in the Culinary Arts Kitchen. These can be booked through My Account and the current cost is $89 pp. Since you are planning a special dinner in Chartreuse you may want to book the morning class.

I always email my request and usually hear back in two days, but don’t remember how long it takes to show up in My Account. It also shows up on your final invoice.

David Nevin left Voyager on August 28 for vacation prior to joining Grandeur for the Inaugural Season.

On Regent ships, with passenger levels from 490, 700 and 750 capacity, the staff members are easily approachable and become friends/friendly with.

Peggy, no roll call started yet for 2026 that I can see.

@WNcruiser Steve, thinking of you and Joey and hoping you are safe from flooding. What a way to return home from a wonderful cruise! Beth

Good to hear!

It’s a very pretty pen but, unfortunately, not the best writing one, sorry to say.

Check in on My Account on the Regent website. It may show up there.