Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #126 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thanks rxlowry, it was well worth the wait. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #127 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Today we are in Corfu, Greece, this is one of only two ports on this itinerary that we have visited before. Our tour today was Corfu Panorama. Normally we avoid panoramic tours, as we prefer tours that assuage our guilt about skipping a visit to the fitness room. But it seemed that the other tours were to places that we have already been, or places that didn't seem to interest us. The first stop was at Paleokastritsa Bay, a spot with beautiful views. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #128 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Next we were driven up a long winding road with hairpin turns [emoji53]to the village of Lakones, where at a cafe, we were treated to a snack of meze and ouzo. And just in the nick of time, too as it was already 10 :45. We were also entertained by local singers and dancers. Fabulous views here. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamPicon Posted June 14, 2018 #129 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Bob I cannot thank you enough for these posts. My husband and I will be getting on the Voyager as you get off and could not be any more excited. It is our first Regent cruise and this has been so helpful. Your pictures are beautiful . Even more beautiful is the love you have for your wife.. Safe travels Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #130 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Lastly, we were driven to Corfu old town, where we just circled the perimeter, as vehicular traffic is not allowed in.. At tours end, we could have stayed in Old Town to walk around, but as we have already been here, and frankly, could do with and afternoon off, we decided to return to the ship. However- from where the tour bus left us off, we could have taken a shuttle, but we chose to do a 15 minute walk instead. No slackers, we. While this tour treated us with some amzing views it was WAY too much time on a bus. Note to self: in the future, you may wish to take the term PANORAMIC seriously (duh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #131 Share Posted June 14, 2018 BobI cannot thank you enough for these posts. My husband and I will be getting on the Voyager as you get off and could not be any more excited. It is our first Regent cruise and this has been so helpful. Your pictures are beautiful . Even more beautiful is the love you have for your wife.. Safe travels Pam Hi Pam, Welcome to Cruise Critic. I am so glad that you are enjoying the posts. As you are new to Regent, I predict that you are in for a treat. As you probably know, this forum provides a wealth of information for new Regent cruisers. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, or, begin a new thread with questions, as there are many members of this forum that are far more experienced Regent cruisers than I. I wish you a wonderful cruise!:champagne-toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted June 14, 2018 #132 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The food looks wonderful and the CR menu a GREAT improvement! Ken is already looking to see how many times he can find something to have Béarnaise sauce on!! Ken and I were on the Mariner when the ash hit. (So we got off when you got on...). That was the sail in which was totally in the fog. We hit the bank of fog right as we came into the lagoon. And saw nothing - nothing at all - until we were off the ship. We could hear children playing and as we were docking we heard disembarkation announcements. Which was confusing since we were not getting off till the following day. We discovered they came from a Silversea ship moored next to us. !! A lot of people were taken by Regent to Padua and they stayed there for a week until the airports opened. We had booked a Hertz car and at 0830 next day when we disembarked we collected it at Hertz (sign on door "No cars available" ! but reservations were OK) and drove home. We were here in Martigny before 1500 same day. So for us it was uneventful but for all those whose plans were turned upside down - terrible. Regent really came up trumps with the people who had booked flights through them. 4 star hotel on half board for a week. Tours. Coordinator in the hotel. Tom Noon - you will remember as Orpington Tom - and his wife, son and daughter in law were among them. Sadly Tom is no longer with us...I miss him! Thanks for the photos of Venice. Rubs in what we missed in November!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted June 14, 2018 #133 Share Posted June 14, 2018 A question for Regent veterans - the pool grill is open for dinner. Is it possible that this has been the case for years and I just never noticed? Or is this brand new? Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app This is definitely something new and is likely welcome during the warmer months. While I haven't posted much, I've been really enjoying this thread - your commentary and photos. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR Posted June 14, 2018 #134 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Try the steak tartare with caviar at Chartreuse; our favorite dish there. Remember, you can special order many dishes if you give them 24-36 hours notice. We’ve had grilled sweetbreads, a Filipino meal, tournedos Rossini, spaghetti carbonara (made properly with Just egg yolks and no cream),etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #135 Share Posted June 14, 2018 This is definitely something new and is likely welcome during the warmer months. While I haven't posted much, I've been really enjoying this thread - your commentary and photos. :D Thank you Jackie.Interesting about the pool grill option. While Jeannie and I are unlikely to take advantage of this, we very much enjoy getting dressed and having a nice dining experience, I know that some folk would just love to have the option to not dress for dinner, I think this is a good idea. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #136 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Try the steak tartare with caviar at Chartreuse; our favorite dish there. Remember, you can special order many dishes if you give them 24-36 hours notice. We’ve had grilled sweetbreads, a Filipino meal, tournedos Rossini, spaghetti carbonara (made properly with Just egg yolks and no cream),etc. Thanks jpr, will definitely keep the steak tartare and caviar in mind, I think we will be at chartreuse tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tulok Posted June 14, 2018 #137 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thank you Jackie.Interesting about the pool grill option. While Jeannie and I are unlikely to take advantage of this, we very much enjoy getting dressed and having a nice dining experience, I know that some folk would just love to have the option to not dress for dinner, I think this is a good idea. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app This may be an option for our 2 long excursion days. We thought we would just order room service since we will not be in the mood to dress up. I would not mind putting on a simple dress and husband in linen slacks, which we would prefer to eating in our room . I would much rather mingle on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 14, 2018 Author #138 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The food looks wonderful and the CR menu a GREAT improvement! Ken is already looking to see how many times he can find something to have Béarnaise sauce on!! Ken and I were on the Mariner when the ash hit. (So we got off when you got on...). That was the sail in which was totally in the fog. We hit the bank of fog right as we came into the lagoon. And saw nothing - nothing at all - until we were off the ship. We could hear children playing and as we were docking we heard disembarkation announcements. Which was confusing since we were not getting off till the following day. We discovered they came from a Silversea ship moored next to us. !! A lot of people were taken by Regent to Padua and they stayed there for a week until the airports opened. We had booked a Hertz car and at 0830 next day when we disembarked we collected it at Hertz (sign on door "No cars available" ! but reservations were OK) and drove home. We were here in Martigny before 1500 same day. So for us it was uneventful but for all those whose plans were turned upside down - terrible. Regent really came up trumps with the people who had booked flights through them. 4 star hotel on half board for a week. Tours. Coordinator in the hotel. Tom Noon - you will remember as Orpington Tom - and his wife, son and daughter in law were among them. Sadly Tom is no longer with us...I miss him! Thanks for the photos of Venice. Rubs in what we missed in November!! Gerry, please tell Ken that he can have Bearnaise sauce on..... any d**n thing he wants! So funny about the fog on your sail in- I distinctly remember a morning when we were awoken in our hotel early by the sound of fog horns. Now I know why. So sorry about the loss of Tom. May his memory be a blessing. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampadee Posted June 14, 2018 #139 Share Posted June 14, 2018 A question for Regent veterans - the pool grill is open for dinner. Is it possible that this has been the case for years and I just never noticed? Or is this brand new? Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app We got off Voyager in May and I never noticed the pool grill open for dinner. I can't believe after 20 days I never noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisealert Posted June 14, 2018 #140 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Are you sure it's not July 23? We get off the Voyager on July 23.Maybe we get roommates on the 22nd.:o:o:o:o You are right, Get on the 23rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisealert Posted June 14, 2018 #141 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Cruisealert, the cd is Paul Reynolds.If you plan on boarding on the 22nd, please be in St-Tropez! [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Thanks. Arrive Barcelona on 22 and board 23. My mistake! Paul Reynolds is great, we think!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted June 14, 2018 #142 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Thanks. Arrive Barcelona on 22 and board 23. My mistake! Paul Reynolds is great, we think!! Agree with you -- Paul Reynolds is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong1 Posted June 15, 2018 #143 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Dinner in Compass Rose last night.When I go to a restaurant, no matter where I am seated, I always have a fabulous view. But last night, as a bonus, we were seated at a window seat with a view to the west. For dinner, we both had panko crusted shrimp as appetizers, for mains, Jeannie had scallops, I had the Dover sole, both from the always available menu. Everything excellent. I enjoyed my Dover sole far more than I did at Chartreuse on the Explorer in March. nt from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Boblerm, I can certainly see why all your posts are always positive and upbeat! Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 15, 2018 Author #144 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Boblerm, I can certainly see why all your posts are always positive and upbeat! Regards.[emoji7] Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 15, 2018 Author #145 Share Posted June 15, 2018 We got off Voyager in May and I never noticed the pool grill open for dinner. I can't believe after 20 days I never noticed.It may not have been. I think that this is brand new. Also sure if this is to be a regular thing or vary from cruise to cruise Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted June 15, 2018 #146 Share Posted June 15, 2018 It may not have been. I think that this is brand new. Also sure if this is to be a regular thing or vary from cruise to cruise Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app It was mentioned by Kelly on the Dubai to Rome cruise that they were going to do this in response to customer feedback. Have they kept the pool bar open later as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted June 15, 2018 #147 Share Posted June 15, 2018 SUCH a great idea to have the Pool Grill open in the evening whenever it is warm enough. Love the photos Bob! And apologise for the fog horns!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 15, 2018 Author #148 Share Posted June 15, 2018 It was mentioned by Kelly on the Dubai to Rome cruise that they were going to do this in response to customer feedback. Have they kept the pool bar open later as well?Yes, Steve the pool bar is open until 10pm. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 15, 2018 Author #149 Share Posted June 15, 2018 SUCH a great idea to have the Pool Grill open in the evening whenever it is warm enough. Love the photos Bob! And apologise for the fog horns!! Gerry, I shall find it in my heart to forgive you. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boblerm Posted June 15, 2018 Author #150 Share Posted June 15, 2018 In regard to the evening pool grill this is hot off the presses. This morning I met Risky, her name was familiar to me, as several CC members have posted nice things about her. I told her that she is "famous" on the Cruise Critic web site and gets lots of nice complements. She seemed quite pleased to hear that. Anyhoo, she is in charge of the evening pool grill. She told me that this cruise is the very first one in which it is being offered. The plan is that it will be on the Voyager, and only the Voyager throughout the Mediterranean season, which I believe runs into November. After that, a decision will be made as to what the future will be for it, whether it will be kept, abandoned, or expanded fleet wide. She did say that so far it seems to be quite popular and busy. Offered is a wide variety of grilled meats, a much wider selection than is offered at lunch, cooked to order. Also, an antipasto bar, similar to Seti Mari. Casual clothing, of course. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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