Mudhen

In the port of Sydney, within the cruise terminal is a large pavilion which is usually loaded with fine craftsman's wares. It's one of my favorite places to shop in Nova Scotia/Cape Breton. All quality made items, no junk, no tee shirts, etc. Right next to the "big fiddle"!

Considering the Dawn's North Cape in '24.Mid June or September? Any info? Advice? Thoughts?

I know there is a smattering of cruises listed on the Regent website, but most are Asian itineraries or bits and pieces of "Grand Voyages". Does anyone know when "the rest" of '25 might come online? Thinking Med and Northern Europe....

What ship? and where is it going?

LOVE the Mandarin. Their bathrobes are to die for!!!

Thanks everyone! Will begin the renewal now!

While we're in passport mode, I've got another question. In the past there has always been a request to have your passport valid for 6 months past the end of your trip. Is this still in effect? We've got a cruise on the Grandeur in mid April and my passport expires in mid August. Do I need to renew it now? Have upcoming cruises in Sept. and Feb, '24. I'd need to do it now, if I must renew. Thanks in advance

Absolutely! Have been in that situation before. Have never had that person turned away. Would’ve been terribly bad form if they were.

They do a fabulous job with laundry! A real treat! we think it’s the best perk any line can give!

Thanks, Flossie! That's all I wanted to know.

Can we send out things to just have pressed (ex. slacks, etc) that don't really need to be washed? Or is there a separate charge for pressing?

And I almost feel guilty about asking for this on the "wish list"....a true first world problem....(giggle!) Please re-do the Queen's grill bar....it's been the same, exact thing since the very first time we cruised her , back in the dim dawn of time. It's definately the most boring bar on the ship. I realize that logistics come into play, but isn't there some bright ship's architect who could come up with something better? Please???!!!!!

We're with you in the hoping department! We're on the Xmas cruise and hope to see some new enhancements! She could use some!

Is there any word on when (or if) the QM2 will get some TLC this year?

Pacific Rim....lamb chops and lobster tempura

Do you think he's on for the Amazon? Or someone else? Bartender at the pool bar, anyone?

All inclusive

Depending on the day and time, the traffic on the Rome to Civitavecchis route can be brutal. We've had it both ways.....a "zoom" and a "snails pace". I like mj's take on enjoying that first day on the ship.....best people watching of the entire trip! haha!

Thanks, Pappy! That gives me hope!. Actually Regent shows the date, the ship, etc. on our account, so they must have that info somewhere. As Pcardad mentions, I've thrown it to our TA to sort out with Regent.

We're on the Navigator Amazon cruise in 10 days. It's been waitlisted for ever. A couple of weeks ago, the was a sniglet of opening for guarantees in the stern cabins and one lonely E in the very front of the ship.That disappeared almost instantly. Now it's waitlisted again, across the whole ship. As much as the little Navigator gets bashed regularly (unless you're a devotee, as we are), it still has the best itineraries of any Regent ship, imho.

Does anyone know when Regent started to keep track of previous cruises? We did one with them before they went AI (2005) and although that cruise shows on our account, it doesn't seem to be included in our cruise nights. I don't understand why it wouldn't be, as Regent is the one who has shown it, but only with a dash and no nights credited. Any thoughts on this? Or should we just give up on those lost days...?

Silversea uses it in all staterooms as well.

We’re only in a lowly penthouse however I’m hopeful with the Guerlain. In the past I’ve liked their fragrances. I can deal!

Oh… good to know and will keep in mind! I don’t like the l’occitain shampoo at all . Maybe the Bulgari will be nice. Gosh! Talk about a first world problem! Feeling a little guilty………but not too much! (giggle!)

Mmmmm! Guerlain would be wonderful!