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[bigdougw3999]

Well its morning of day 2 on this 7 day baltic cruise. So far everything has lived up to regents part. Staying in a seven seas foward suite and boy is it nice. First night was compass rose for dinner and food was great. As far as vibration goes have only noticed very minor in back of the veranda restraunt. If anyone has questions pleas ask will tell all and find out what I can have unlimited time on internet.

[comettgirl]

wow, thanks for posting, tell us everything! I am most interested in the service? Do you think it's what it should be? I am envious! What special little things have you requsted and have they always said, "Sure!"?

[comettgirl]

Will you please save your daily sheets (I don't know what they call them). I would love to see them when you get back. The ones that list what is going on during that day.

[emmaf]

My husband and I are on this cruise next week southbound! Is there anything you wish you had left home or brought along on your trip? Tell us everything, we are so excited.

[comettgirl]

In fact, bring every piece of paper they give you back. I'll pay the postage for you to send them to me!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I am so excited for you and to hear all about it live!!!!

[poss]

Thanks for posting.

Would appreciate hearing any details about massage if you have them.

Enjoy your trip!

[comettgirl]

Another thing..... take loads and loads of pictures so you can post them when you get home.......... If you don't mind..... Especially of every part of the ship and the cabins.....

[kimiata]

Hi Doug! I am glad to hear you and your parents are having a nice time. I hope the rest of your trip is wonderful. Maybe we will run into you in Stockholm this weekend!

[bigdougw3999]

well so far have not left anything or forgoten anything

[bigdougw3999]

service has been great and they got caught up on what had beenn requested in refrigerator for soft drinks

[bigdougw3999]

Visby is a very nice island and realy did not have enough time there could have used 1 or two more hours. did the taste of gothland tour that cruise line offered and it was great . saw countryside and saw the wallled city too. Well dinner at was again in compas rose had lobster, asked for an extra piece and they brought out six,my parent and myself ate it all. Yes have been taking picturs will post those later when return. Tonight is coctail party for the return guests will do that then have reservations for signatures. Will have to pass on invite to eat at cruise directors table (oh well). Well it is now coming up on 8 am and getting ready to dock at Tallin so better go and eat breakfast, think I will take them up on glass of champaign this morning with it.

[linda_22003]

Tallinn was a real highlight of our trip last year, so I'll be interested in hearing what you thought of it!

[RachelG]

I want to hear all your details as I just booked this same itinerary for Aug 2 next year!! It looks really nice. I am thinking we will do everywhere but St Petersburg on our own.

[bigdougw3999]

well the day in estonia was wonderful. Also tried my luck at bingo and no luck even against about 15 people. Well not much time need to get ready for regent society coctail party. plus have reservations for signatures tonight. if any more questions please ask. Yes taking pictures. Will try to get all passages news letters. Oh yes service is top notch.

[comettgirl]

Thanks! and keep those reports coming!!!! Can't wait to hear about Signatures!

[bigdougw3999]

Oh my was it so good. Just left from eating and on way to casino by the computer room and thought i would type a quick message. food and service was very good would give it a 9.9 out of 10. Well lets see if I can win some money then off to bed since tom begins 3 days of stpetersburg russia

[linda_22003]

I hope you can dock in town, in St. Petersburg. We were out by the terminal, and that building is the single most depressing structure I have ever seen. I think a big reason the Soviet Union fell was that people just couldn't stand any more architecture like that.

 

The guards checking your passport on the way through could stand a few lessons in customer service. They still have such a grim demeanor. One actually smiled at us, and we never saw her again. :rolleyes:

[bigdougw3999]

yes we are docked right in town . did petrohof palace this morning took nap this afternoon on way to moscow tom. need to run we are on way to dinner again

[emmaf]

Just checking the weather, is it cool in the evenings? Will we need a light jacket? We leave tomorrow for Stockholm. Thanks for the live reports!

[bigdougw3999]

well as far as temperature yes some evenings and early morning a light jacket is nice.

Just back from Moscow and boy was it hot 34 degrees celicius in moscow today. But even with the heat it was a wonderful day. Kremlin was great to see as well as red square. There is just so much to see and only so much time to see it all. well its now 11:20 pm and was up at 5:30 to leave ship for Moscow before 7 am. So will write more tomorrow and answer any more questions.

[poss]

No massages for you or yours, Doug? Would love to get in-put about that. Glad you're enjoying everything about the cruise-- you're a sweetheart for taking the time to post.

[poss]

No massages for you or yours, Doug? Would love to get in-put about that. Glad you're enjoying everything about the cruise-- you're a sweetheart for taking the time to post.

[RachelG]

Approx how much did the trip to Moscow cost? I am trying to decided if it will be worth it considering it is for a day only and having to get up so very early.

[NCCruzQueen]

RachelG, Yes, it is a very long day to Moscow. You get up and leave the ship around 7:15 AM, drive to the StP airport. Take an hour flight to Moscow. Drive about an hour into the Kremlin. Tour there, eat lunch, visit a new cathedral then to Red Square. (That was our day last year, but we had to wait until the end of the day to get into Red Square. The announcement of the Olympics was that day and thousands of people were in the square waiting for the word.) Then you drive through rush hour traffic to get back to the airport. Then fly back to StP. We got back to the ship after 10PM and had a late dinner in La Verranda.

 

You have to weight the pros and cons. I loved the day and know it will most likely be my only visit to Moscow.

[bigdougw3999]

yes as previous post said it was that schedule this year . As we decided when else would you get the chance to visit Moscow so we did it and would do it again since great day. Well today of to hermitage and then we sail off for Stockholm . well need to get off to go but should post again this afternoon form here so keep those questions coming.

As for a massage have not had time as of yet