Mudhen

ut oh.....so sorry that dinner in P7 left A LOT to be desired. It's usually one of my favorites.

Here's hoping it's a "one of" and doesn't happen again.

Please keep up the food and drink porn....loving it....

Carry on......

L&J

Poor roses! I think they probably had too much dinner!

Have been thoroughly enjoying all of your posts and we're living virtually thru your comments!

We enjoyed the Grandeur in Feb. and it's fun to cruise again with you two!

We loved the Meridian as well, and had fun with their specialty cocktails. Pool bar was a fav with us as well!

Carry on and keep us posted!

L&J

Hi Kids!

Bon Voyage from a couple of the "Legendary Explorer TA " sailors! Now that was a great time!

John and I enjoyed the Grandeur in Feb. and will again in November. We're actually meeting Jackie and Dennis in NYC, before they head off on the Grandeur TA, NY to Barcelona(?).

Wishing you a wonderful cruise, take care of the pool bar for us, best to TNR!

I love seeing kilts, national dress (no matter from where!) and other garb that folks put together for formal nights. One of the most memorable were some Japanese folks who did the full on kimonos and men with those fabulous wide pants, sashes, etc. Another along the same line, but totally different was a gentleman for the west who wore a black suit, fabulous "formal" boots, a bolo tie with a chunk of turquoise that would choke his horse and a stunning black stetson. He looked terrific!

So, please bring and wear your kilt!

I totally agree with all of the above posters who say "go for it"....it's your vacation and you should do what you'd like. A martini at tea would hardly be the strangest thing I've seen on Cunard!

Don't get me started on that thought......giggle!

I quite enjoyed the short read by Alan Cumming.....and I didn't mind his coat one bit. 

I think Cunard is probably the only line that I know of that has "miles" of comments on dress.  It's one of the things that makes people watching such fun!

And as far as the plaid coat, we've seen it all.....The fellow with the rumbled jacket and wrinkled tie, attending formal night activities as well as the (much) older lady in tiarra and sparkly shoes. 

As long as it fits (at least sort of...) the dress for the evening, who am I to throw stones.....

11 hours ago, czardas said:

We were in the Mandarin Oriental for our November cruise, however it was being demolished early this year, to make way for a new apartment complex. Other passengers were located at the Intercontinental. 

We just stayed at the Mandarin in early Feb. this year. Fabulous hotel....and not demolished!

I could be wrong but we were in a G cabin (bottom of the boat) on the Splendor. We only had a shower, although it was the biggest shower EVER. I'm quite sure we had a clothes line in there.

We also love and appreciate the tub with shower AND stand alone shower. We use both. I too love that leisurely soak with all that good water and nice products sloshing around.....a real treat!

The stand alone shower is perfect for a quickie cool down and clean up after a hot day ashore....

But that's just us....!

mmmmmmm! Is there more to say?!!!!

Those poor little lamb chops.....all dressed up in their pretty coats and......well, what happened to their buds? (giggle!) Must agree presentation is poor.......

Cadillac Margarita….with or without salt!

Meridian bar has endless suggestions on delicious sounding cocktails!

I'm pretty sure there are only ladders

If you are using a (pre) hotel that Regent includes, your transport is from the airport to the hotel and then on to the ship. If you're using Regent air at the conclusion of your trip, the ship to airport transport is also included.

Some good points above.

However after all of the add ons with the premium lines (port taxes, service charges/tips, specialty restaurants, shore excursions, and last but not least, drink packages) you come pretty close to what a "bottom of the boat" fare is for Regent. Oh, and I almost forgot above, air fare. 

So are far as we're concerned, Regent is actually a bargain ....

And as a lazy so and so, it's all done for you.......

35 minutes ago, kjbacon said:

My kinda party! Let the tall tales begin 🤣 any chance some of you (in addition to my bestie Mudhen) are on Grandeur end of January or early February? 

Would  be great fun!

9 minutes ago, papaflamingo said:

Look at it this way... the longer we sit at the bar, the better the stories get.  Just make sure we can use our hands.  After all, no aviation story has been told without hand movement!  🤣

There must be even a little Italian in you!

We go in a month.....still nothing. Would really, really like to know where we are!

I’m enjoying this “balcony cleaning “ segment!

 I realize that the crew will do a thorough job of it maybe once a week, but I do my own thing…

I sacrifice one wash cloth to be put aside and every morning I wipe down our teak rail and our table. Simple, takes 5 minutes tops. Clean table to enjoy adult treats on later in the day. Also no salty forearms when by the rail. Sometimes it’s just easier to take things under your own control!!

I'm hoping that you've left a few "treats" in the bars for us, as we board on Friday!

Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know what's happening onboard. I've read all of your posts and you've done a wonderful job.....enjoyed every bit.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

1 hour ago, Pushpit said:

In addition, and quite easily, you can play around with multiple starters and multiple desserts, if trying to avoid the entrées.

I've often done this with great success. A soup, salad, and a few starters often work for me, rather than a complete main. Oh, and dessert too! Servers have no problem with this. Just ask!

Two years ago, to my horror I tested positive while on the QM2. John was negative. I was packed off to the "naughty room" but John could stay in our cabin. He was allowed to go and do whatever he wanted, anywhere on the ship. All of my meals were bought to my "cell" on deck 4, sheltered balcony.

I could order from our usual Princess grill menus and could have basically any alcohol I wanted (good thing!) After 4 days, I tested neg, two days in a row and was allowed to return to humanity, although for some odd reason, they said I could go anywhere I wanted, but not the dining room. Made absolutely no sense to me. When checking with our Maitre'd, he basically said..."baloney....come to dinner...". Bless him!

I have no idea if any of the above would still be in effect, but have a feeling, once you're negative, you can do as you please.....

I came, I saw and watched (most of it). Unfortunately, I was not too impressed. I, like others had hoped for a few more visuals on the ship itself. Not thrilled with the caned champagne smash....kinda loses it's appeal in the show lounge.

Speeches were long and longer and at risk of being totally flamed, I thought Andrea's breast cancer spiel was out of place. I think that it's a very important message, but not at that time. Just my thoughts. 

"The Egg" is interesting and it's production was probably the high point for me, although I can think of a lot of more important places to put that expenditure......maybe a donation to breast cancer.....?

Sounds good!

Thank you all!

53 minutes ago, CruzC2C said:

We are in the same situation, no room yet.  I’m hoping we will hear something before we fly to Miami in a week.  First time booking with a guaranteed room so not sure how this whole thing works.  Hope we don’t have to wait for room assignment until we check in on embarkation day. 

Same with us....we've been a gazillion cruises before, but this is the first time with a guarantee.

Like you, hoping we have an assignment before actual check in at the ship!