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On Mariner we would always opt for a 'shower only' suite rather than those with a shower/tub combo; IMO the latter are not good for either showering or bathing

We have a shower/tub combo on our upcoming cruise on the Mariner. What specifically is wrong with the tub and shower?

With an 11 night cruise, there will not be a formal night.

From their website:

 

Attire ranges from Casual to Formal Optional. Casual wear is appropriate for daytime onboard or ashore, and consists of resort-style outfits. Casual wear, including shorts and jeans, is not appropriate after 6:00 pm, with the exception of the final evening of the cruise. On the night prior to disembarkation, guests may need to pack their luggage early due to morning flights the next day. With this in mind on the last night of every voyage we will relax the dress code for dinner to Casual.

 

The recommended onboard dress in the evenings is Elegant Casual. Dinner dress includes skirt, or slacks with blouse or sweater, pant suit or dress for ladies; slacks and collared shirt for gentlemen. Sport jackets are optional. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts or tennis shoes are not to be worn at dinner. Ties are not required. On sailings of 16 nights or more, Formal and Semi-Formal attire is optional on two evenings. On the two Formal Optional evenings, guests are welcome to dress as per the Elegant Casual dress code or opt for a more formal choice of clothing including gowns and cocktail dresses for ladies; tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with tie for gentlemen.

How do people dress on the first night? If they received luggage late is it alright to go into dinner with cropped pants or dress jeans? Or will they not allow you into the dining room?

We have a shower/tub combo on our upcoming cruise on the Mariner. What specifically is wrong with the tub and shower?

I'm not flossie but IMO the shower/tub combo is borderline dangerous. Firstly, the tub is raised off of the floor (for some unknown reason). If you are tall, your head will hit the ceiling when taking a shower (I'm 5' 3 1/2" tall and the ceiling feels low to me). Since the bathtub is raised, when getting out of the tub one needs to be careful as the step down is deeper than you would expect. It is very easy to slip or fall when getting out of the bathtub (even if the ship is not moving - it would obviously be worse in slightly bumpy seas). I suspect that a person with any balancing or disability issues would find the bathtub very challenging.

On the other hand, since you now know about the issues with the bathtub, you know to hold on to something when getting out of the tub. Just be careful and you should be fine.

After reading various comments on these boards about the bath/shower combos, I was very apprehensive about the difficulties we would have using one on our recent cruise to Alaska. While we would have preferred the shower only, the suite we preferred was only available with the bath/shower due to our late booking. I worried about the dangers involved in entering and exiting the tub and had come up with various scenarios about how we would manage. We are on the upper end of Regent cruisers age-wise and actually found the combo no where near as bad as we had imagined. Just a little extra care was all it took to manage safely.

I'm not flossie but IMO the shower/tub combo is borderline dangerous. Firstly, the tub is raised off of the floor (for some unknown reason). If you are tall, your head will hit the ceiling when taking a shower (I'm 5' 3 1/2" tall and the ceiling feels low to me). Since the bathtub is raised, when getting out of the tub one needs to be careful as the step down is deeper than you would expect. It is very easy to slip or fall when getting out of the bathtub (even if the ship is not moving - it would obviously be worse in slightly bumpy seas). I suspect that a person with any balancing or disability issues would find the bathtub very challenging.

 

On the other hand, since you now know about the issues with the bathtub, you know to hold on to something when getting out of the tub. Just be careful and you should be fine.

Thanks. I am 5'2" but DH is 5'11". I hope he doesn't hit the ceiling! We had a tub like that on Celebrity two months ago in a Sky Suite. It was tough getting out because of the raise but I don't remember being that close to the ceiling. They also had a handrail but it was on the inner wall which didn't help much while getting out. I sometimes wonder who designs these things.

Actjually heard our next door neighbors complaining about the tub because they were handicapped and had requested a walk in shower and were told that cabin had a walk in shower but it did not. They had to be moved because of the tub.

After reading various comments on these boards about the bath/shower combos, I was very apprehensive about the difficulties we would have using one on our recent cruise to Alaska. While we would have preferred the shower only, the suite we preferred was only available with the bath/shower due to our late booking. I worried about the dangers involved in entering and exiting the tub and had come up with various scenarios about how we would manage. We are on the upper end of Regent cruisers age-wise and actually found the combo no where near as bad as we had imagined. Just a little extra care was all it took to manage safely.

Thanks for the feedback. I know some people said they have asked for a step stool to get in and out of the tubs!

This is very reassuring though.

We have a shower/tub combo on our upcoming cruise on the Mariner. What specifically is wrong with the tub and shower?

I think others have covered most of the issues with the tub/shower combo

Just to add:

1. The tub is small if taking a bath

2. The shower curtain is 'tacky'

3. Many guests complained about difficulties with the shower/tub combo which is why Regent converted so many to shower only. Since the same space was utilised, the shower is huge with a useful seat/shelf at one end

However I am sure you will enjoy your cruise and will find your suite on Mariner very comfortable

I think others have covered most of the issues with the tub/shower combo

 

Just to add:

1. The tub is small if taking a bath

2. The shower curtain is 'tacky'

3. Many guests complained about difficulties with the shower/tub combo which is why Regent converted so many to shower only. Since the same space was utilised, the shower is huge with a useful seat/shelf at one end

 

However I am sure you will enjoy your cruise and will find your suite on Mariner very comfortable

Thanks. I wish we could have gotten one with the shower only but since we are on B2B we didn't want to have to switch cabins so the one we got was the only one available for both cruises.

I'm sure we'll have a great time too.

Thanks. I wish we could have gotten one with the shower only but since we are on B2B we didn't want to have to switch cabins so the one we got was the only one available for both cruises.

 

I'm sure we'll have a great time too.

That's a great attitude - I'm with you, I'd prefer shower only but not enough to want to change cabins in the middle of a B2B. Shower, bath, either way, I'd much prefer to be on board than back in the office. :p

Enjoy your cruise!!

That's a great attitude - I'm with you, I'd prefer shower only but not enough to want to change cabins in the middle of a B2B. Shower, bath, either way, I'd much prefer to be on board than back in the office. :p

 

Enjoy your cruise!!

Thanks.

With an 11 night cruise, there will not be a formal night.

From their website:

 

Attire ranges from Casual to Formal Optional. Casual wear is appropriate for daytime onboard or ashore, and consists of resort-style outfits. Casual wear, including shorts and jeans, is not appropriate after 6:00 pm, with the exception of the final evening of the cruise. On the night prior to disembarkation, guests may need to pack their luggage early due to morning flights the next day. With this in mind on the last night of every voyage we will relax the dress code for dinner to Casual.

 

The recommended onboard dress in the evenings is Elegant Casual. Dinner dress includes skirt, or slacks with blouse or sweater, pant suit or dress for ladies; slacks and collared shirt for gentlemen. Sport jackets are optional. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts or tennis shoes are not to be worn at dinner. Ties are not required. On sailings of 16 nights or more, Formal and Semi-Formal attire is optional on two evenings. On the two Formal Optional evenings, guests are welcome to dress as per the Elegant Casual dress code or opt for a more formal choice of clothing including gowns and cocktail dresses for ladies; tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with tie for gentlemen.

How do people dress on the first night? If they received luggage late is it alright to go into dinner with cropped pants or dress jeans? Or will they not allow you into the dining room?

How do people dress on the first night? If they received luggage late is it alright to go into dinner with cropped pants or dress jeans? Or will they not allow you into the dining room?

Does anyone know what they allow on first night?

Does anyone know what they allow on first night?

On our recent Mariner cruise everyone had adhered to dress code after 6 on embarkation day. (We certainly did!) And that was even with the fact that they held the ship as there were passengers who were on a delayed flight. So those passengers had little time to prepare for the evening.

The only day we saw folks in casual attire was on the Juneau port day which was a late day. Many folks returned from port dressed casually. Bartenders referenced the dress code when trying to order a cocktail before dressing for dinner.

My guess is that you will be expected to adhere to the dress code.

Does anyone know what they allow on first night?

Unlike the last night, passengers are expected to abide by the dress code on the first night (unless your luggage was lost). Generally, when we get into our suite we shower and prepare for muster and dinner. Many times our luggage is not in the suite for muster so we wear whatever we have available. By the time we need to dress for dinner, the luggage is in the suite. All we have to do is pick an outfit and put it on (wrinkled or not - time permitting there is an ironing board available in the laundry area on most decks).

Word of advice: After having our luggage "lost" for 10 nights on a Regent cruise (along with 30 others), we have learned to pack necessities in our carry-on. We now pack 1 complete outfit our carry-on -- just in case.

Regent's dress code is the most liberal of all of the luxury cruise lines. Just prepare for it and you'll be fine.

On our recent Mariner cruise everyone had adhered to dress code after 6 on embarkation day. (We certainly did!) And that was even with the fact that they held the ship as there were passengers who were on a delayed flight. So those passengers had little time to prepare for the evening.

 

The only day we saw folks in casual attire was on the Juneau port day which was a late day. Many folks returned from port dressed casually. Bartenders referenced the dress code when trying to order a cocktail before dressing for dinner.

 

My guess is that you will be expected to adhere to the dress code.

What were they wearing when they went to the bar - shorts? Or jeans?

What do most of the women wear to dinner? Dresses or pants with nice tops? Do women wear capri pants to dinner?

Thanks for any help here because we have not been on Regent before.

Some people may not have their luggage so what are they supposed to do? Or if a a tour runs late same question. Usually, the first day and the last evening are casual. I highly doubt they will say anything to those passenger who may be in jeans that they traveled in and have no change of clothes due to delayed luggage or someone who arrives back late from a tour. Would you just relegate them to room service?

What were they wearing when they went to the bar - shorts? Or jeans?

What do most of the women wear to dinner? Dresses or pants with nice tops? Do women wear capri pants to dinner?

 

Thanks for any help here because we have not been on Regent before.

It seems that you posted at the same time that I did. Regent's dress code includes lounges/bars. Jeans and/or shorts are not permitted after 6:00 p.m. Most women do wear pants or dresses to dinner. Capri pants are "iffy". You may be turned away or not. Technically it does not meet the dress code but in some cases it may pass. I wouldn't chance it as it could be embarrassing to be turned away.

BTW, shorts, jeans and capri pants are generally worn during the day. Unless the weather is cold, we never pack jeans. It isn't that they are against the daytime dress code but other pants are so much lighter when you are packing.

Unlike the last night, passengers are expected to abide by the dress code on the first night (unless your luggage was lost). Generally, when we get into our suite we shower and prepare for muster and dinner. Many times our luggage is not in the suite for muster so we wear whatever we have available. By the time we need to dress for dinner, the luggage is in the suite. All we have to do is pick an outfit and put it on (wrinkled or not - time permitting there is an ironing board available in the laundry area on most decks).

 

Word of advice: After having our luggage "lost" for 10 nights on a Regent cruise (along with 30 others), we have learned to pack necessities in our carry-on. We now pack 1 complete outfit our carry-on -- just in case.

 

Regent's dress code is the most liberal of all of the luxury cruise lines. Just prepare for it and you'll be fine.

Thanks!

It seems that you posted at the same time that I did. Regent's dress code includes lounges/bars. Jeans and/or shorts are not permitted after 6:00 p.m. Most women do wear pants or dresses to dinner. Capri pants are "iffy". You may be turned away or not. Technically it does not meet the dress code but in some cases it may pass. I wouldn't chance it as it could be embarrassing to be turned away.

 

BTW, shorts, jeans and capri pants are generally worn during the day. Unless the weather is cold, we never pack jeans. It isn't that they are against the daytime dress code but other pants are so much lighter when you are packing.

My friends who sail Regent have worn black dress jeans at night with no problem and a dress shirt with a cashmere pull over sweater and they are sharp dressers. Not every night do they wear jeans but they have never been told otherwise or turned away.

I have also seen dress jeans no holes or frayed jeans worn on casual nights on Crystal. Black Tie Optional nights you can wear a sports jacket and no tie or you can dress to the nines. The long gown days and tux's are waning on luxury lines.

My friends who sail Regent have worn black dress jeans at night with no problem and a dress shirt with a cashmere pull over sweater and they are sharp dressers. Not every night do they wear jeans but they have never been told otherwise or turned away.

 

I have also seen dress jeans no holes or frayed jeans worn on casual nights on Crystal. Black Tie Optional nights you can wear a sports jacket and no tie or you can dress to the nines. The long gown days and tux's are waning on luxury lines.

I did not see your post when I posted. Actually, I was responding to what to wear on the first night. It would be extremely unusual for luggage to not be in your suite in time for dinner (unless your luggage was lost). In fact, this has not happened in our 25+ cruises on Regent.

There are obviously passengers that try to avoid the dress code and wear black (white or another color) denim pants. Generally they can get away with it but it has been my experience that Regent passengers are happy to abide by the dress code as it is written (note: every single day it is mentioned in Passages - the daily newspaper for Regent - that jeans are not permitted). BTW, the only "casual night" on Regent is the last night. For the few that want to try to get away with wearing jeans, they would not have to wear a fancy shirt or sweater since, much to my dismay, polo shirts are acceptable.

When tours run late (also unusual since the ship typically departs before dinner), passengers are asked to go directly to dinner and not back to their suites to change. It is obvious who these passengers are as they tend to arrive 8:00 p.m. or later and are dressed as one would dress for an excursion.

In terms of "Formal Optional", this only occurs on itineraries that are over 15 nights. And, you would find at least 75% of the passengers wearing "Elegant Casual" attire.

I guess Regent does not do overnights in port when you can come and go. What if somebody comes back at 7-8PM or later and they already have had dinner on shore and they are wearing jeans? Do they need to go back and change to go to the casino or other venues? I would not like that at all.

My friends who sail Regent have worn black dress jeans at night with no problem and a dress shirt with a cashmere pull over sweater and they are sharp dressers. Not every night do they wear jeans but they have never been told otherwise or turned away.

 

I have also seen dress jeans no holes or frayed jeans worn on casual nights on Crystal. Black Tie Optional nights you can wear a sports jacket and no tie or you can dress to the nines. The long gown days and tux's are waning on luxury lines.

I have seen that on Crystal also. Actually, I was surprised on our first Crystal cruise that we were more dressed up than most of the people on the formal (black tie optional) nights and this was when that dress code was first changed from just formal. Most people did not have sports jackets and the women were not dressed elegant at all.

I think it also depended on where the ship was. The Caribbean tends to be more relaxed as far as what people wear. I think as long as people don't look like slobs for dinner, nice clothes are acceptable. I have seen people wear jeans and running shoes to dinner also on the luxury lines. Sometimes asked to go change and sometimes not.

I have seen that on Crystal also. Actually, I was surprised on our first Crystal cruise that we were more dressed up than most of the people on the formal (black tie optional) nights and this was when that dress code was first changed from just formal. Most people did not have sports jackets and the women were not dressed elegant at all.

 

I think it also depended on where the ship was. The Caribbean tends to be more relaxed as far as what people wear. I think as long as people don't look like slobs for dinner, nice clothes are acceptable. I have seen people wear jeans and running shoes to dinner also on the luxury lines. Sometimes asked to go change and sometimes not.

Running shoes or excercise slacks a big no from me. Dress shoes with black jeans look decent with a collared shirt. I have seen ladies who have the right figure in white dress jeans with a nice top and sexy high heels pull that off very well with nice jewelry.

Over the years in Palm Beach even the most stiff and expensive restaurants have drastically loosened their dress code. The old guard was dying off and the big money was coming from the younger generation...lawyers, doctors, CEO's..professionals who choose not to get all dressed up for a $200.00 dinner with drinks especially on weekends. The formal Palm Beach rich are not what they use to be nor are the Beverly Hills people.

Face it times are changing it I still wear my tux on BTO because I paid too much for it. Never judge a book by its cover because the man or woman in jeans may be worth a ton of money and very successful in business.

I absolutely wore capris with heels one night and wedges anothe night. Once with with a silk top one night and a cashmere sweater the other night as I was chilled from the day, I absolutley did not have a single objection to wearing capris - they were stylish and highly appropriate, one night I wore a sheath that was more corporate and 2 nights wore party dresses that were more appropriate for a very festive cocktail party. I felt over dressed. In fact the assistant cruise commented on my "amazing" outfit. It was a great drees, but I felt it was too much for what I felt was a fairly casual bar atmosphere.

I felt there was a very wide range of "elegant casual." If you dress for a nice steakhouse dinner, you will likely be fine.

I guess Regent does not do overnights in port when you can come and go. What if somebody comes back at 7-8PM or later and they already have had dinner on shore and they are wearing jeans? Do they need to go back and change to go to the casino or other venues? I would not like that at all.

On port night's the dress code is in effect. Late "Regent" excursions cause the passengers to get back to the ship late so the dress code does not apply.

The bottom line is that the majority of Regent passengers embrace the dress code. A passenger can certainly find a way around the dress code but most do not.

In terms of capri's, they are not included in th dress code.