wapato2 Posted February 4, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The Title pretty well says it all--we had "heard" that on a cruise over 12 days you can have 2 prior reservations at both Specialty Restaurants (4 res). My TA says no!?! I was just "told", about an hour ago, that there was an iPod docking station in the Deluxe suites, but just now read that they are only in Penthouse!?! HELP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 4, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2011 You only get one prior reservation in each restaurant, that is correct. And yes, they only have ipod docking stations in the Penthouses and above (which is stupid, it's not like they're Bose or anything.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMARINER Posted February 4, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The "docking" station was not even true docking stations as it did not charge my Ipod. At least it did not charge my 4th gen Nano. The speakers on the station were nothing special either. j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 4, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Agreed. They are nothing special, for sure. Which is why I suggest they provide them in all the suites, and upgrade the named suites and PHs to Bose docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toru Posted February 7, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hmmm! We had Voyager PH1060 San Diego -> Sydney in Jan-Feb 2010 and it did indeed have a Bose docking station. At the time, we did not have an iPod. Then Dec 2010-Jan 2011 had Navigator PH906. It too had a Bose docking station and, it must have kept it charged. We played it almost all the time we were on board and used it when out on excursions. Never plugged it into the computer. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted February 7, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Our Mariner PH last year also had a Bose (re-charging) docking station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 7, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Funny. We had a non-Bose on Voyager last year, in a PHB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanL Posted February 7, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Funny. We had a non-Bose on Voyager last year, in a PHB. We had a Bose in a PHC on Voyager last december. Very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted February 7, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2011 So I guess they have a variety of units. Or perhaps they have Bose, then have backups that are other, lesser, brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted February 9, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2011 We had a Bose dock in both a Navigator Suite and a Horizonview on Voyager. Sounded nice and charged iPods, too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magalie99 Posted February 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I was just "told", about an hour ago, that there was an iPod docking station in the Deluxe suites, but just now read that they are only in Penthouse!?! HELP!! We were in a Deluxe Suite last July. No iPod docking station - bose or otherwise. But the suites were LOVELY otherwise - very large bathrooms! Also, I heard from others before our voyage that you might get to dine more than once in the reservation-only restaurants if you ask once on board (or that day/evening). We never tried, but its something to consider. Especially on a port day when there might be some cancellations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuguley Posted February 18, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I always book the maximum allowed specialty dining reservations online and then, once on board, immediately ask my butler to book additional reservations at each restaurant. This way we usually enjoy at least four nights in Prime 7 and Signatures (two nights in Prime 7 if on the Navigator) if the trip is ten days or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxburgh Posted February 20, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2011 On our recent Voyager cruise there was no Ipod docking station in our deluxe suite. We ate twice in Prime 7 and three times in Signatures ) one was dinner and show). We booked all three on-board but were invited for the dinner/show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galavant3 Posted July 25, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Can any recent Navigator cruisers recall if there are now Ipod docking stations in all suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viennagirl Posted July 25, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You get a visit to each speciality resto per segment of your cruise. If you booked a 21 day cruise, it's the same. But that doesn't have to be the end of the story. Visit the Maitre d' - looking nice, talking nicely, being someone he/she would like to have in his restaurant, leave your card, call back and you can probably get in again. During the day, the Maitre d's of both restaurants work in the Veranda or Compass Rose. Good time to get "friendly". All suites on Regent are Delux suites! Some are just more deluxe than others! Penthouses and named suites do bring more privileges, but but they cost THOUSANDS of dollars more than you paid. Sorry about the docking station. In fact, there aren't very many named suites and PH's, and one of the nicest things I like with Regent, is that it is really a one class ship. There are no windowless cabins, no cheapie deals. I may not have loved every other guest I've met on Regent, but I've found the guests in general to be lovely, polite, well behaved people that I enjoyed spending time with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted July 25, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Visit the Maitre d' - looking nice, talking nicely, being someone he/she would like to have in his restaurant, leave your card, call back and you can probably get in again. During the day, the Maitre d's of both restaurants work in the Veranda or Compass Rose. Good time to get "friendly". Really no need for all that. Just ask and if there is space you will get in. I have never failed to get extra reservations even on a 7 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 25, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Really no need for all that. Just ask and if there is space you will get in. I have never failed to get extra reservations even on a 7 day cruise. I'm surprised to hear that. Was this also the case when Prime 7 was new? If you are hoping to dine at a certain time with a table for only 2, it really is a good idea to book in advance (IMO). Booking online is easy and it guarantees you time and date you prefer. OrpingtonT's idea works. . . just not sure you will get the time and table size you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrpingtonT Posted July 25, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm surprised to hear that. Was this also the case when Prime 7 was new? If you are hoping to dine at a certain time with a table for only 2, it really is a good idea to book in advance (IMO). Booking online is easy and it guarantees you time and date you prefer. OrpingtonT's idea works. . . just not sure you will get the time and table size you want. I hope you haven't misunderstood me. I would always book in advance online. I meant to imply that there is no need to "visit the Maitre D', look nice, talk nicely, be someone he/she would like to have in his restaurant, leave your card, get friendly " in order to get an extra booking. Just calling and asking does the trick if there is space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 25, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I hope you haven't misunderstood me. I would always book in advance online. I meant to imply that there is no need to "visit the Maitre D', look nice, talk nicely, be someone he/she would like to have in his restaurant, leave your card, get friendly " in order to get an extra booking. Just calling and asking does the trick if there is space. I did misunderstand you a bit. It is definitely a good idea to visit the Matre D' and get friendly:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallship Posted July 25, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Can any recent Navigator cruisers recall if there are now Ipod docking stations in all suites? We were in an E category last month and there was no docking station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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