UUNetBill Posted August 16, 2019 #151 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 hours ago, lisajltx said: Is there a list of available liquor, tonic water and such? Do they have diet Fever Tree tonic water available? Thanks! Fever Tree isn't one of the standard mixers on board but I've heard of people requesting it 30 days prior to a cruise and it was on board. Speaking of which, some Fever Tree Ginger Beer might be a nice request prior to our next cruise...although we're going to the Caribbean and I tend to drink rum drinks there more often than not...hmmm, Dark and Stormys perhaps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 17, 2019 #152 Share Posted August 17, 2019 4 hours ago, UUNetBill said: Fever Tree isn't one of the standard mixers on board but I've heard of people requesting it 30 days prior to a cruise and it was on board. Speaking of which, some Fever Tree Ginger Beer might be a nice request prior to our next cruise...although we're going to the Caribbean and I tend to drink rum drinks there more often than not...hmmm, Dark and Stormys perhaps?? You are usually 100% correct but in this case, there is another "but" (as opposed to "butt"). Depending upon where the ship is in the world, you may have to give 90 days notice for a special request. Ships like Explorer (now in Norway) cannot necessary obtain Fever Tree products within 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz48 Posted August 17, 2019 #153 Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 8:53 AM, lisajltx said: Is there a list of available liquor, tonic water and such? Do they have diet Fever Tree tonic water available? Thanks! On our Voyager cruise in the Caribbean earlier this year there was diet tonic available, but I don't know which brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryAM Posted January 27, 2020 #154 Share Posted January 27, 2020 We are going on our first Regent cruise next month, in the Caribbean. One of the amenities for our concierge suite is a tote bag -- is it large enough to carry two beach towels and a few other sundries (like sun block) on a beach excursion? If not, we will bring our own beach bag. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birthdaygal Posted January 27, 2020 #155 Share Posted January 27, 2020 It is a nice zippered bag but we brought our own bigger one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted January 28, 2020 #156 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I have to think it is the same size as the Oceania bags - and they won't take two large towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryAM Posted January 28, 2020 #157 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks — we will bring our own beach bag. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UUNetBill Posted January 31, 2020 #158 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I'd recommend hitting Amazon and picking up a mid-sized dry bag. We took a large and a medium with us on our first Caribbean cruise and they were worth their weight in gold, especially when we got rained on on our boat ride to see the stingrays - everyone got drenched but DW and I had nice dry towels and shirts to change into on the way back. I keep cameras, keys, etc. in them, too. And finally, I pack any souvenir booze in them when we fly back - in case a bottle breaks, it's contained in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryAM Posted January 31, 2020 #159 Share Posted January 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, UUNetBill said: I'd recommend hitting Amazon and picking up a mid-sized dry bag. We took a large and a medium with us on our first Caribbean cruise and they were worth their weight in gold, especially when we got rained on on our boat ride to see the stingrays - everyone got drenched but DW and I had nice dry towels and shirts to change into on the way back. I keep cameras, keys, etc. in them, too. And finally, I pack any souvenir booze in them when we fly back - in case a bottle breaks, it's contained in the bag. Thanks for the great suggestion; we already have some smaller dry bags, but I had not thought of using a large one to hold the beach towels and a change of clothes. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesliebe Posted February 6, 2020 #160 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Paid for our first Cruise..May 4th Lisbon/London today! Nervous...a little 🙂 Hubbie is a non-cruiser and not thrilled with 14 day cruise. Called today to ask what wine I can request for my suite....waiting for answer. What other advise can you offer for what I might want to request for room......in a concierge suite on level 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mj_holiday Posted February 6, 2020 #161 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Also request any liquor, beer and soda you want in your suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birthdaygal Posted February 6, 2020 #162 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just completed our first cruise...loved it on Explorer! Had asked ta to ask for Drambui liquor to be in our concierge suite so upon entering the room there was iced champagne, and a huge bottle of Drambui awaiting us. When we checked the sodas etc in fridge realized we needed to ask for some faves there too. Should have done ahead so do that too. However, they were delivered to us within a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted February 6, 2020 #163 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, mj_holiday said: Also request any liquor, beer and soda you want in your suite. My experience is limited to the current cruise that I am enjoying. I would amend that stemmed to any liquor, beer, or soda that they carry in stock. I am not sure if you can request liquor that cost extra on board. By the way the food on the Explorer is the best that I have ever experienced on a cruise ship. A wide range of choices and high quality. Edited February 6, 2020 by jagoffee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryAM Posted February 14, 2020 #164 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just a week to go before my first Regent cruise (Eastern Caribbean). I plan to bring cash in large bills -- is it easy to exchange them on the ship for smaller bills to use on the excursions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBWC Posted February 14, 2020 #165 Share Posted February 14, 2020 No problem at all changing to smaller bills. Do it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarsgrandad Posted February 15, 2020 #166 Share Posted February 15, 2020 May have asked this before so apologies in advance...... my better half is giving me grief because our first trip with Regent is 16 nights and they advertise two formal nights....but I’ve read that the majority don’t do black tie / tux' and said I won’t need to lug mine across the Atlantic.... Am I right or will I need to book another case on the flight? Regards Anxious from England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallydave Posted February 15, 2020 #167 Share Posted February 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, Oscarsgrandad said: May have asked this before so apologies in advance...... my better half is giving me grief because our first trip with Regent is 16 nights and they advertise two formal nights....but I’ve read that the majority don’t do black tie / tux' and said I won’t need to lug mine across the Atlantic.... Am I right or will I need to book another case on the flight? Regards Anxious from England! It is 2 Formal Optional nights. It is your choice how you dress. You don't have to dress formal, business casual is fine for all nights. Some people may dress formal while others will dress as they do for all other nights. Not mandatory to dress formal You are correct, the majority will not dress formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted February 16, 2020 #168 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Blazer and grey slacks are fine - with or without a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladys Mom Posted February 16, 2020 #169 Share Posted February 16, 2020 More women than men dress up for formal nights. That being said, dark slacks and dressy tops are always appropriate for women. Rarely see anything more formal than a cocktail dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc2pdx Posted February 17, 2020 #170 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I have to say, I am considering taking a cruise with RSSC, and one thing that worried me about a luxury line was the potential to feel out of place. I am a professional, educated, and based on the responses I am seeing on this thread, I think my concerns can be put to rest. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltieluv Posted February 17, 2020 #171 Share Posted February 17, 2020 We have been on 5 Regent cruises and have met many wonderful people on board from all walks of life and different professions. I am a retired teacher, and my husband is a welder. You will find most passengers to be friendly and fun to be around. Oh sure, you'll find the occasional snob or grump, but they are few and far between. No worries about "fitting in!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc2pdx Posted February 18, 2020 #172 Share Posted February 18, 2020 21 hours ago, Sheltieluv said: We have been on 5 Regent cruises and have met many wonderful people on board from all walks of life and different professions. I am a retired teacher, and my husband is a welder. You will find most passengers to be friendly and fun to be around. Oh sure, you'll find the occasional snob or grump, but they are few and far between. No worries about "fitting in!" Wonderful! I am excited to give it a try. It certainly seems to be a different experience than the mainline cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC in CA Posted February 18, 2020 #173 Share Posted February 18, 2020 23 hours ago, nyc2pdx said: I have to say, I am considering taking a cruise with RSSC, and one thing that worried me about a luxury line was the potential to feel out of place. I am a professional, educated, and based on the responses I am seeing on this thread, I think my concerns can be put to rest. Thanks! I had similar concerns prior to our 1st Regent cruise this past fall. We felt ABSOLUTELY comfortable! We did have 2 dinners (a shared table in Chartreuse and a dinner with the General Manager) where our dining companions wanted to make sure we knew how many nights they had been on Regent and not in a good way. Otherwise, everyone we met was welcoming and really nice! There are going to be "those sorts" everywhere. We felt that the Regent experience was very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarsgrandad Posted February 21, 2020 #174 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Can’t see why anybody should feel out of place anywhere...a cruise is a cruise, some do cost more than others but that’s only a matter of money. In some people’s cases you just have to remember that money doesn’t buy 'class' or good taste. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseaholic78 Posted February 23, 2020 #175 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) On 5/13/2019 at 7:56 AM, amusea said: Hey Lana. I was on the 28 day HAL Eurodam cruise with you in March/April this year. I couldn't agree with you more. There were 2,000 passengers and that is just too many although in today's market that is considered a mid-sized ship. I only opt for HAL if there is a unique itinerary which was the case with the Eurodam in March since HAL has the only ship that sails to Polynesia round-trip from the USA. I think I would have a hard time being lured back to HAL again even though I booked a Neptune Suite just as you did. I had taken a 64 day cruise on the Amsterdam in 2007 and it was a totally different atmosphere. Great food, fabulous service and much more formal (twice a week) although I don't think that is necessarily an asset. And the ship only accommodated 1300 passengers. But I fear that sticking with smaller ships, especially Regent, guarantees a much better cruise as you can see by my future sailings below (Azamara, Crystal, Oceania and Regent). We were on the Mariner in 2002 when it first sailed. I am sure you will have wonderful time on the 2020 World Cruise! On 5/13/2019 at 7:56 AM, amusea said: Hey Lana. I was on the 28 day HAL Eurodam cruise with you in March/April this year. I couldn't agree with you more. There were 2,000 passengers and that is just too many although in today's market that is considered a mid-sized ship. I only opt for HAL if there is a unique itinerary which was the case with the Eurodam in March since HAL has the only ship that sails to Polynesia round-trip from the USA. I think I would have a hard time being lured back to HAL again even though I booked a Neptune Suite just as you did. I had taken a 64 day cruise on the Amsterdam in 2007 and it was a totally different atmosphere. Great food, fabulous service and much more formal (twice a week) although I don't think that is necessarily an asset. And the ship only accommodated 1300 passengers. But I fear that sticking with smaller ships, especially Regent, guarantees a much better cruise as you can see by my future sailings below (Azamara, Crystal, Oceania and Regent). We were on the Mariner in 2002 when it first sailed. I am sure you will have wonderful time on the 2020 World Cruise! Just reading thru this thread as we have just booked our first Regent cruise to Alaska to replace part of our Oceania Insignia Asia cruise which has just been cancelled. Looking forward to the Regent experience. We were also on the Eurodam March/April and we were all on the cabin crawl together. Small world! We did have a wonderful time on that cruise and a great group of friends was formed. We are planning a reunion cruise in 2021. Rosalyn I can’t delete one of the posts above pls ignore. Edited February 23, 2020 by cruiseaholic78 I’m seeing double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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