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On an Antarctic cruise, I sent a postcard to myself from South Georgia. I received it four months from the day I mailed it.

Hi @Nachosdelux My last cruise on Navigator was March 2022 and have another planned for May. With over 200 nights on the ship, she is a lovely, intimate way to cruise. Because of her size, you will get to know know more passengers and staff/crew. Yes, she has vibration. (Like @mrlevinsays, don’t book the aft suites.) Yes, she has less restaurants. Yes, she doesn’t have a forward Observation Lounge. Navigator has a special feel about her. The staff and crew are just as wonderful as on the other Regent ships, as they try to make your experience the best you can have. As she is small, it won’t take you any time to get from one location to the next. @Spud1 Friends and I will be joining you on the May cruise. Looking forward to being back on Navigator. Beth

Yes, @RachelG I agree. Get your tickets before you come.

I think you can get reservations for Sagrada Familia two months from visit date. We purchased guided tickets. Our guide was excellent.

I would suggest hiring a guide/driver to take you around the city (with your luggage) to see the city then drop you off at the ship. If not get on the HopOn HopOff bus . Have the hotel hold your luggage then get a taxi to the ship.

@red1head Thanks for your warning. It is extremely sad to hear what happened to your friends and that they weren’t able to complete their trip/cruise.

The drama actually wasn't manufactured. We were on Splendor and the Christmas decorations were late getting to the ship. They were supposed to arrived in Barcelona on Nov. 19 but the container didn't show up. The filming crew arrived in San Juan to video the decorations going up all around the ship. That didn't happen. As we disembarked on Dec. 3, we don't know how/when the decorations arrived.

I am excited for all of you. Looking forward to your further posts and photos.

Nothing as special and elegant as the Sunday brunch is.

Third!!

@Lonedaddy That would be a question your travel agent could answer.

I haven’t seen anyone blogging here yet. Look on the World Cruise 2023 Roll Call where I asked the question about blogging.

There is at least one person blogging but now here and some posts on the FB RSSC Social Club.

@vistaman When we get settled in the suite, we write a note to our room steward with a list of two bottles of alcohol/wine we would like. Also included in the note is our refrigerator preferences. They usually arrive by that evening or the next day.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays! Beth

@2552phxcrzr I would love to follow you on your World Cruise. I’ll email you!

@Flossie, thank you for posting the Holiday photos. They are lovely. We did miss them on the crossing. They didn’t make it to Barcelona in time to meet the ship.

On the topic of themed dinners, if a ship overnights in a port and long excursions return to the ship late, many times, La Veranda is open and local dishes are featured. Evening attire is sometimes suspended to daywear so passengers can go eat directly from the buses. Sette Mari is not opened that night.

Have just gotten off a 3 month cruise on Splendor, we used the Smartguide app once and it worked fine. Wish it could have been used more, but I think that those tour companies that use similar devices prefer their own. Also passengers have not previously downloaded the app and have issues first using it or don't have a Smart phone or knowledge to use it. Too many logistical issues.

Sorry, @BBWC, I can’t answer that question.

Yesterday, during the immigration in San Juan, I noticed two US members of the production cast assisting some passengers needing help getting back on the ship.

Country Fairs usually occur on lengthy ocean voyages with a large number of sea days in a row. I am currently on Splendor with 6 consecutive days at sea. Yesterday was day 3 and we had a country fair.

Yes. @Techno123, for me it was my full name!!

Thanks. Yes, it can be frustrating.

FYI. One thing the computer does not hold is your nickname. On the online Guest Information Form, there is a spot for Nickname. I always put mine in. It’s a shortened version of my middle name. When I enter a Dining Room, I am always called by my first name. As I am currently on an extended voyage, I would really like to be called my preferred name. With this concern, I went to the concierge and asked what could be done. Apparently, there is nowhere in the computer system where the preferred name from the guest form is actually used. Your name is used only from your passport. The concierge suggested an email be sent out to all departments with my photo and preferred name. That was not the method I wanted this problem solved. I am not sure what was done, but miraculously, I have been called my nickname ever since. I really didn’t want a big issue, just to be called my requested name. I wonder why that area on the Guest Information Form isn’t used?