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  1. PaulaJK

    bordeaux pier

    You will love this fabulous ‘dock’. Residents utilize the plaza for skateboarding and other activities…fun to watch. Also folks come out to enjoy seeing the ship. There is a nearby tram line to aide your explorations/ take euros.
  2. BBWC has given you v good direction. When debarking I suspect that your cruise line will send all luggage to the cruise terminal, to be claimed. So you do not have to walk w it from your R bus from the port. However, you will have it in your possession as you seek transportation to Marco Polo. It is worth checking to see whether R will also offer a bus from the cruise terminal to the airport. If you seek the romance of a canal ride, there is a water taxi station near the cruise terminal.
  3. As we are pondering a WC we would appreciate what formed your thoughts/ hesitation.
  4. I suspect that crew is reticent to enforce these rules lest they be verbally battered. I am an early riser and sometimes read out on deck before going to breakfast. I have seen some ‘chair hogs’ place their holders, point them out to a crew member as they slip him a tip. Regent needs to address both of these issues. Perhaps a junior officer’s presence at ( some) times during the day would help mitigate these issues.
  5. We also prefer SS’s pier side loading of excursions…less hassle..and they seem to run efficiently and in a time conscious manner. Unfortunately, our Feb 24 SS cruise emphasized bus tour w sightseeing, There was a shortfall in variety and appeal. Regent seems to have more varied offerings
  6. PaulaJK

    Clueless

    SS was having trouble rebooking air for its own ( i.e. people whose air they had supplied). I spoke w a few pax who now had very convoluted routing back home. Many were not leaving Mahe for one to a few days and had to be placed in hotels. At some point SS decided to keep Spirit at anchor off Mahe for 3 days w about 100 on board w truncated programs. Their initial letter offered a FCC..not certain but I think that was available just until 2/29/24. To have been taken to Dubai would have markedly improved things, meaning just change outbound air without enormous new fees. We were in CapeTown when we received the notice so did not explore cancellation options.
  7. It is so interesting to read folk’s enthusiastic reports of very positive safari experiences. We are now trying ti set up a safari adventure in line w a cruise. We used an independent agent previously and probably will do so again. You do not have to worry about luggage as CPT or JNB hotels will hold your luggage for your return. We did this successfully out of CapeTown/ Taj Hotel. We totally loved Leopard Hills, thought that we would just like to try another experience but as we read the reviews, we may return there. Such enthusiasm and excitement…have a marvelous time.….
  8. PaulaJK

    Clueless

    The Mahe - Dubai segment did not sail and thus, was refunded.
  9. PaulaJK

    Clueless

    SS did not provide any compensation for our Mahe hotel nights ( required by flight availability) nor our significantly increased airfare since Qatar Air leaned on a geographic area. We hd booked 2 segments, one door to door but not the air, caveat emptor.
  10. PaulaJK

    Clueless

    SS Spirit gave late notice ( 2 days pre boarding in CPT) that they would debark all pax in small Mahe. SS chose to cancel the Mahe- Dubai segment to add to the geopolitical-based cancellation of the following segment. This caused problems for many a pax as well as economic issues ( Those who booked air independently now had to rebook or purchase new tickets from this different region. And stay inna hotel until they could fly.) Today they sent a questionnaire about your on board experience, including the cancelled cruise..really? There is something amiss w SS…also refkected in several onboard experiences.
  11. Thanks you for posting your marvelous photos…we are following along.
  12. Suggest booking a private guide for a full day tour of CPT’s surrounding areas and for a full day’s tour of the winelands. Lunch in a vineyard is lovely.
  13. Looking at an early fall ‘24 cruise. I cannot locate so am asking whether Crystal currently posts the entertainers, lecturers, bridge, dance ,etc…and if yes, how do I access that info.
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