Mariner (somewhat live)

[tallship]

We board tomorrow and are excited. Traveled overnight using Regent Air. Booked our own transfer from the airport to the Fairmont as we booked the hotel on our own.

 

Love our view, balcony and in room amenities. Had dinner on a reco from another couple from Florida (also going on Regent) just around the corner from the hotel called Pulcinella. Reasonable dinner with wine and decent food for about 70 Euros in total. There is a pre-tour tomorrow that includes lunch. Unsure if we will go.

 

Boarding is around 4 pm as the ship is arriving from drydock in Marseilles.

 

I will try to post updates but it is a very port intensive trip.....

[scuba diver]

Looking forward to everything you have to say and pictures of the new additions/changes. Still over a year until we sail so we have to live vicariously through your posts.

[Mudhen]

Looking forward to everything you have to say and pictures of the new additions/changes. Still over a year until we sail so we have to live vicariously through your posts.

 

Hi Scuba!

I think we're on the same cruise next year.....coming close to a year out now!

We'll be anxious, as well, to here about the re do on the Mariner! Looking forward to hearing more of the latest adventures aboard the Mariner!!!!

[WesW]

Thanks Tina for the almost on board report. Fair winds and Following seas--have a terrific cruise.

[tallship]

Thx Everyone

If someone could post a Dummie's guide to posting pics, I will do this...Wes...?

I have an iPad so will upload using that

[WesW]

Alas, Tina have researched posting pix with an Ipad but can't work out using a third party site (e.g., photobucket) with my Ipad. Tried for about 30 min a few days ago in preparation for my crossing Thursday--no joy. You can post IPAD pix with 3 taps on to Facebook using the IPAD camera pix and Facebook icon. Maybe someone else can figure out posting on CC with an IPAD and share the 101 details here. If you have a camera and can download pix to a third party site, can send you easy to follow instructions.

[tallship]

I can also do it with my camera but unsure if I brought a card to transfer the pics off my SD card.

 

I have gotten lazy doing the iPhoto to FB stuff...so easy

[tallship]

Test

 

I tried and got as far as this but the pic is upside down

Edited April 6, 2014 by tallship

[Travelcat2]

Really excited to hear about your upcoming cruise and also how the Mariner looks in her new "clothes". I understand that loads of new artwork was hung during her stay in Italy. Wish we could be onboard with you. Are you traveling with your lovely Mum? If so, please give her a hug from me:)

[forgap]

I am using an ipad and uploading from the photobucket website, not the ipad app. I upload my pictures, then open cruise critic in another window. To insert a photo, go to the photobucket site, tap the picture you want to insert and look for the create link icon...looks like a chain link. This will open a window with various URL link addresses - choose the one for forums...all the way to the bottom. Copy the link then paste it into your post where you want your picture to appear. You can preview before posting to make sure it all came through OK. Good luck! Wes, this is a bit of a full circle...didn't you teach me how to do this? :)

[tallship]

Can we do it directly from iPhoto?

I do not like using a 3rd party site.

 

Yes, am with my Mom....wish I wasn't so jetlagged

 

Edited April 6, 2014 by tallship

[forgap]

I don't think you can upload from iPhoto as you need a URL link for it to load. I only upload the photos I'm going to post publicly so I don't mind using a 3rd party site.

[WesW]

Jennifer, thanks for Ipad to Photobucket explanation for CC pix posting...very helpful.

[tallship]

Yes, thx and also for heads up on preview option

Stay tuned, I think I got it

[RachelG]

I still haven't figured out how to post pics from an iPad on the CC site.

 

But I sure will be enjoying hearing about your cruise!

[Mr Rumor]

Me, too, Tina! Wishing you and mom a wonderful cruise!

 

Rich

[tnr]

Have a great trip Tina. You're finally out of the cold. Give Mom a hug for us.

Terri

[greygypsy]

Sorry, no tips on uploading photos using an IPAD. Am looking forward to periodic reports as we are on the next cruise. Have fun! Jeff

[Jay23]

We are boarding in Venice when you debark and therefore look forward to hearing all about Mariner and your cruise. This will be my first Regent cruise so won't be able to compare the before and after.

 

I can't up load photos either!

[tallship]

Ok, so here is a try at posting

 

The ship looks marvelous after a multi-million dollar refurbishment. I understand that the crew, contractors, and the senior execs including Mr. Kamlani worked round the clock the last few days. It feels like an Art Deco ship in places. Copper ceiling, wonderful art, nice ambiance....feeling happy and only regret is that I should have indulged in the upgrade offer.

 

Internet on the ship seems reasonably fast...all is good

 

Enjoy the pics

 

New Mariner Suite

 

 

 

[tallship]

Lounges

 

 

 

 

 

[tallship]

Halls

 

 

 

[forevertravel]

It looks beautiful! Too bad we won't be on her until December for our Tahiti cruise. Thank you for posting pictures.

 

Forevertravel....Balkan, Mediterranean, Asia, Greek Islands, Turkey, Israel

[Travelcat2]

Pictures are amazing! Thanks so much for posting them. Is Davor G.M. on this cruise? I remember him so fondly from our last Mariner cruise and hope to sail with him on one of our two Mariner cruises next year.

[WesW]

Super pix, thanks tons Tina

 

 

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