carolina cruisin

Have just booked our first AQV trip - Columbia/Snake River. Starting in Portland. Noted that AQV does not provide transfer from airport to hotel. Any input on best options would be appreciated.

In total agreement. We discussed this very subject when we received our package for our last cruise. Was basically a waste of money/material. Perfectly ok with this new procedure.

We celebrated both a birthday and an anniversary on a recent cruise. If you have a butler - really easy. If not - still really not a problem. To be sure - - especially if you want a "special" dining experience just mention to maitre d" at restaurant of your choice.

Haven't seen that one but totally agree. I believe most of the passengers appreciate the attention and professionalism paid by the staff.

I read it to imply that by the "manager" going from table to table - he/she is likely spreading such things as covid. That brings up so many "what ifs" in my mind - waiters, laundry, person sitting next to you in the theater, etc.

Despite delays getting to embarkation, issues with local customs, and some rough weather - we enjoyed our Nov/Dec '22 cruise on the Mariner. Experienced some very professional and personable staff throughout - especially in Compass Rose.

I believe, AND in my experience, is that if you book through Regent - they will do their best to get you to the ship. I had this experience recently on a South American cruise. Flights were delayed to the point that I would not make it to the ship in time. Regent was proactive and booked my on a different airline and all was good. There were severl circumstances involved in this but Regent checked on us all along the way.

Right on! Gone are the days of running from deck to deck looking for an available washer/dryer in one of the laundry rooms. Present are the days when I can bag up the laundry and get it back cleaned, pressed, folded, - whether it be today or tomorrow. Thank you Regent!!!!

Hard to understand the issue in the grand scheme of things. Admittedly we have never found the laundry delivery to be “late”; but then again, we have enough clothes just in case🙂

Totally agree - and then there is the "gentleman" - as previously reported - that made a "snarky" comment about me using hand sanitizer aboard a recent cruise. It seems to me that washing/sanitizing hands is the least that someone could/should do.

Have never really had any problems sharing a table. Every we have asked to do so - it happened. Have met some very nice people and established some great friendships along the way.

I think you nailed it. After reading the message several times - it appears to me that Regent is trying to streamline things a bit. Believe if we just do our due diligence, flights can be arranged with minimal hassle. And, as you noted, they will STILL work with you if the airlines make any significant changes.

To date, have only sailed on Splendor and Mariner - twice each. Have never had an issue getting into any of the dining venues. The only time I have seen a line is when a line forms waiting for Compass Rose to open. That line is quickly taken care of. Flexibility to times can help.

I'm glad that others also missed the music in the various dining venues. I was beginning to think that perhaps I always dined while the band was on break.

The matter of the chair hog situation not being enforced is not 100% accurate. Having been on the same cruise, I do agree that chairs were hard to come by most of the time - but, the situation was being monitored. I saw a LOT of items placed on the "table" by the pool bar. Imagine it was hard to keep up but they were trying. As stated many times, different people see things in different ways and encounter different situations. Thank goodness for "difference".

As mentioned previously, just go cruise itinerary and tap on ports. Excursions should appear.

Agree Think I at least implied that. Simply an observation.

We were on this cruise (actually think it was the segment immediately after your experience) and definitely saw the loungers with items placed upon them. Fortunately did not witness the above mentioned fiasco and sorry that anyone had to endure that type of behavior. While not in the same category, did note one couple that camped out on loungers from breakfast to late afternoon. The same one every day - moving only to have lunch at a pool grill table very near their lounger. Realize that this is within the "rules" but.... it was very noticeable. Hoping you don't let this type of situation ruin the opportunity to enjoy Regent cruising in the future. Luckily for us - when we decide to stretch out for a while, we are quite content to use the chairs/lounges on our balcony.

While I saw a lot of "reserved" loungers on my recent Splendor cruise - I also saw a lot of belongings from "lounge violators" placed on a table by the pool bar. Seemed to me that it was being enforced.

In our case, we were quarantined for 5 days. Prescribed paxlovid. Provided cough/cold medicine. Medical staff visited every day. Spoke with Dr. couple of times. Several Covid tests. Charged ONLY for paxlovid and insurance covered that.

On the same cruise. We both contracted covid. Received the paxlovid - it worked quickly. We did have a minor rebound. Glad we took it. We have been reimbursed for the cost. I agree with others that we should at a minimum, continue washing our hands. Was a bit disappointed on recent cruise that very few passengers seem to be using the hand sanitizer stations available throughout the ship. Even had one "gentleman" criticize the fact that I was using the hand sanitizer. IMO we should all continue to do what we can to prevent another mass illness spreading around us.

Just spent 3 weeks on Splendor. Celebrated an anniversary and a birthday. I will not list all of the items our butler did for us but suffice it to say he made our trip very enjoyable - couldn’t be happier.

Had a Horizon on Mariner in Nov/Dec 2022. No issues.

@gwesq. Will send dates of games when I return home

Think we have wandered “off thread”. Perhaps we chat elsewhere. Will arrive Sarasota on Mar 17