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Tyler919

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    Regent
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    Ocean Crossing

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  1. On the off chance that this is interesting to anyone, thought I would post it. Obviously it only applies to Barbados on this trip but I am sure it is similar on others.
  2. That's astonishing. I know they're trying to be sustainable, so printing new menus is out of the question. But at least some whiteout? And yet right upstairs at lunch listed in the Emporium as the fresh fish of the day yesterday was Corvina. Fresh frozen I guess.
  3. Med Yacht Club has "fresh catch of the day" on their menu. Thursday night (leaving Bonaire) it was sort of understandable that they regretted to inform us there was no fresh catch. On a thought last night, after 2 days in Curaçao, I went by to ask if there was fresh catch and they said still not, they had not been told when they might be resupplied. I remember a couple of times on board ships when we would get to destinations like this one, the ship announced that you could in limited numbers go with the chef to the local market where he would be picking things up for the nights fresh offerings. Those were enchanting adventures listening to an onboard chef let you know what he was looking for whether it be vegetables fruits or local seafood. If you're going to have a fresh catch of the day listed on the menu, and you're in the Caribbean, there are certainly sources at every destination except for possibly the very smallest of Islands to keep a stock of fresh local ingredients. There are restaurants all over the island that require such. Perhaps Explora has not created those relationships but I am hopeful that MSC has them. Another missed opportunity.
  4. Jan 20, she just told us. Back in April.
  5. My wife took two snorkeling "explorations" over the last two days and I was surprised that neither had a ship representative accompany the tour. When I asked about it, I was told that only where a volunteer was available and did not have a conflicting schedule did they accompany these trips. My memory, admittedly weaker than I'd like, of other cruises (Regent and Crystal) we always had a ship representative on each tour. I admit assuming this was pretty standard policy. It is obviously not policy here. Do any of you have specific knowledge of other all inclusive lines?
  6. Not surprisingly the entertainment still pales in comparison to the rest of the experience. That said, Michael Washington, who appears to be new aboard? Was fabulous last night. Energetic and talented, he performs in Las Vegas and it felt like a Vegas show and the band stepped up to his level and it was easily the best show so far on this leg. Upstairs in Explora lounge last night the two vocalists with piano accompaniment were much more like watching a rehearsal which was unfortunate. Hoping we see more of Mr Washington.
  7. Boarded early, they seem to start about 11:30, and took no mind to your boarding time. I asked a number of people, including the security folks and the expected count will be 315. Guessing it won't be a problem dining anywhere we want!
  8. Thank you, are any restaurants open? We have enjoyed your reports!
  9. Is in the plans I was told, but walk before run.
  10. Could someone aboard, upon receiving your disembark information, share the particulars, i.e. Time must be out of stateroom, all must be off ship time, and restaurants operating for breakfast in Bridgetown Barbados? We will be disembarking there on the 6th and hoping for apples to apple planning notes. TIA
  11. Looked wonderful. I'll keep in mind what mother taught me on the rest.
  12. Mel Fisher's Museum. The ship was likely the Atocha. Very famous Key West story
  13. Hi all, Anyone on board care to comment on a couple of questions? What was the Muster Drill process? Virtual or all standing around in Life jackets or..? Are they making cruise director announcements? Most higher end ships limit these, just curious if they feel helpful or annoying. Does smoking seem to be contained and non intrusive? Thanks in advance. We sail in November.
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