mrlevin

I agree. It is far better not to speculate than to have to constantly explain the context of your speculation; I will stop speculating.

Nothing like staying onboard whilst 500 are disembarking. Let the adventure continue!

As I stated earlier, this is purely conjecture based on my time onboard, my observations, and comments I have heard over the years from both crew and fellow passengers. We sailed Voyager a number of times including twice in its maiden year. I have definite opinions regarding the three older ships based upon my time aboard.

I am definitely NOT “in the know.” I just share my opinion in order to generate discussion so that I may learn and thus evolve my opinion.

No, I meant Voyager.

Jim, done; and he returns the well wishes. Marc

Brandon replaced Vlado as F&B. New Head Housekeeper, too. 42 crew left yesterday.

Two new ships will be hybrid so they can go into Norwegian fjords and other protected waters. Voyager will be gone in 2026.

Andreas will be replacing Alessandro as GM. Paul is CD, Zhivoli [sp] is ACD, and Christina is Social Hostess. I only see Christina at Mensa but she seems very nice and personable. I have favorite waiters but I am not going to share that info as I don't want to have to fight for a table. 😁

We are continuing to have a fantastic cruise. Excellent service in every restaurant and every bar. We have taken just one excursion, Miyajima, it was fantastic; peak of cherry blossoms on the island. Explorer definitely has its quirks but it has been great to be back on board after seven years. One thing we noticed immediately is that the "golf balls" are gone; don't know if I like the replacement; maybe someone knows the history on when and why they were removed. Three wins and a second at trivia; I am waiting for the cumulative trivia on the crossing; our team is on until Vancouver. I am amazed how many are onboard for just the twelve day segment. If anyone has any specific questions I can try to answer. Marc

Example of excellent service. I know there are people that like long leisurely dinners. When my wife and I eat without others, we prefer a faster service. Tonight in Compass Rose I had five courses and my wife had three and we were in and out in exactly 60 minutes. Staff understands our preferences and delivers a fantastic experience. BTW, wife modified appetizer and main courses; I had a special order (foie gras) and modified my main course; yet everything went perfectly.

Alessandro and Captain leaving 13 April in Tokyo; don’t know about Vlado.

We just stayed at the Tokyo Conrad; great hotel great location. In shiodome tower above shiodome subway station and adjacent to shimbashi station for trains and more subway lines. Executive lounge excellent.

This is undoubtedly the best service we have experienced in 21+ years of cruising Radisson/Regent; Alessandro and Vlad have trained an excellent crew. We are very happy campers.

Just saw from our hotel room through the rain and fog Explorer sail into port; just a few more hours.