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We did not use his services so that portion of the up-charge for penthouse was a waste of money although the cabin was great. A butler can do a lot for you - you just have to want it and use it.

We just got back from a Japan cruise with Regent and the flights over were Air Canada from CLT to Toronto with a nice layover for brunch and then a AC flight to Tokyo. All in all it was a pleasant day. Got United Air Miles immediately.

Had to wait until after flight is paid and ticketed to start. Make sure at every opportunity your AA number is associated with reservation as time of flight approaches and as a last resort make sure at check in that your AA number is in the account for both passengers. Do all this on other associated airline (JAL in our case had our AA number in record). Just need to keep on it as time progresses - I just kept trying until I was able to enter the data. There is always after the flight paperwork possible if all else fails.

We received AA miles for the AA portion of the trip and the JAL portions that were booked as AA flight (operated by JAL).

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Two things we don't look forward to on Regent trips. Air travel (not RSSC fault other than setting up tight connections) and lack of "real" internet for anything other than emails with text only. You want to listen to a podcast - forget it.

We have an international flight connection in Japan at Narita (NRT). Flight in from Bangkok and out to USA. Connection time 1 hour and 15 minutes - same airline both flights (JAL). Is this an easy connection or does it require a lot of technical delay (inspections, etc)? Will we make the connection? Regent booked the flights.

We only sailed Regent one time and the internet was/is a major disappointment and should be an embarrassment to them. We frequently cruise on Viking and their internet is great for everything. People face-time, watch sports, listen to podcasts, play games and transmit and receive anything all day and night. Other than the flights it is the only other part of our next trip that I do not look forward to.

The classes just opened up on the Explorer Nov 11th Tokyo to Bangkok cruise. 4 different days / menus. All available this morning.

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I would not say top-tier entertainment. I would say good entertainment. I would say top-tier employees.

Viking scheduled us for premium economy on Lufthansa - USA to Europe and beyond later this year. I am able to select seats for all other airlines related to this trip. I cannot select my seats on the two Lufthansa legs and after discussion with the airline it is because the ticket is not "paid". "The seats are assigned at check in". If this is the way it happens, do they put travel partners together? Is this a common problem with this airline? Will it clear up closer to the flight date? How is this best handled? Just looking for experiences with this. One other point, this is a United flight "operated by Lufthansa".

We left Explorer last month and the hair dryer was powerful, and I believe did say commercial. Very adequate for our needs but some might say it needs a diffuser.

Would you tell all three that we were blessed to have them on our trip from Singapore to Auckland over the holidays and wish them all the best. Never met a friendlier, hard working group of folks - a real team. Melanie got her five-year award while we were on the ship. Jack and Kathleen. Re the TP - it would be better if only reversed so a tug would be resisted fully. We used to live in Houston many years ago. Almost cocktail hour here in the NC mountains at 4000 feet - you two have a great trip.

We were in this suite on Explorer until 1/12/23. We really did find the location quite good, surprisingly quiet, and excellent access to the stairs, which were our basic form of exercise during the cruise to nowhere. We had two things fixed for you - you are welcome. Were Vipin, Mark and Melanie still attending? Hated the toilet paper holder - should face toward back in my opinion.