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“Minion?”  Martincath, hopefully you say this in jest? I don’t believe you need to use such a derogatory term for a fellow human employed to assist in security or to help you board.

Yes!  Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday Season and the best of health and happy travel in the New Year!

What a lovely picture!

And I bought a beautiful watch.  Plenty on which to spend on board credit, even for an all inclusive cruise.😊

After cruising on large mainstream lines, my husband and I absolutely loved our one (so far!) Regent Cruise.  We only did the included tours and really liked them.  We did leave some bus tours to explore certain towns on our own, toward the end.  (Notifying the tour guide, of course.). 

Thank you, Flossie and Ronrick, for your insight on the role of the Butler and the definition of “named” suite.  I’ll be better prepared in the future, and expect a bit more from my Butler, should I be fortunate enough to have one.

We were in a “named” suite; the lovely Mariner.  I had no idea that we could have had in suite dining from the specialty restaurants.  Did I need to corner the Butler and ask HER what “special benefits” we were entitled to? Or is this published somewhere, or only on this very helpful Cruise Critic?   

Just wanted to add to the chorus of sentiment that I’ve missed hearing from you, Jackie, and I very much appreciate your sharing your trip (and prior travel experience) with us.  

Thank you for sharing your cruise and for writing the review!  It is very helpful for those of us weighing the benefits of fabulous Regent vs. other top level benefits of other mainstream cruise lines, in addition to TC’s good insights.

Kwaj girl, those plant based food selections sound wonderful! Can’t wait for our next cruise! 

The prices seem pretty reasonable, compared to NYC prices!   Now that I live in North Carolina, thankfully I pay significantly less.  For everything! But on my one (so far!😊) Regent Cruise, I understood that I needed a salon service and didn’t mind paying.  

Thank you, JC, for taking the time to share your cruise experiences with us.  I love your sunny attitude!  Hope you travel with Regent again! ~ Lorraine 

Happy Belated Birthday to beautiful Shauna!  And thank you again for sharing your fabulous pictures.  Brings back memories of a prior cruise to that area.  And Peggy’s Cove!  Such a lovely time of the year.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences.  Love your pictures.  Enjoy your beautiful cruise of Canada and the Northeast! ~ Lorraine 

Look forward to a real treat!  After mainstream cruises, my DH and I were just thrilled to be on the Mariner a year ago in a beautiful suite.  The service, accommodations, culinary offerings and general ambiance are definitely a step above what you may be accustomed to!   Our only regret is not asking for more of our personal preferences from our Butler (or whomever might be providing your room service) and at various dining venues.  We absolutely love Regent now and look forward to future cruises.  Some people on CC can cruise more frequently than others, but we all share a fondness for Regent!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful cruise with us!  Sounds like it was very interesting and lovely!

I’m so very sorry, Dan.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  Thank you for your information, TC. ~ Lorraine 

Thank you all for your good answers!  I do like to dine in the suite for breakfast only!

We were in the Mariner Suite in May 2018, and it is beautiful.  In looking at my trip pictures, it is a full size sofa.  It actually appears a bit smaller than the full size sofas in my home, but definitely bigger than a loveseat.  Three people could sit on it.

Thank you for sharing your cruise and for posting these fabulous pictures.  I appreciate seeing how beautiful Explorer really is!  I also thank you for the pictures of your F2 cabin.  

Question:  Is there enough room to comfortably dine in the suite?  We made the “mistake “ of cruising the Mariner in a named suite for our first Regent cruise, and cannot quite afford to repeat that very frequently.  Perhaps an F2, though (without that extra bathroom) might work. It looks quite spacious.  

Wow! I used to drink TAB for years. Loved it!  Until I gave up diet sodas and became mysteriously thinner.  I do drink regular coke sometimes now.

In our May Alaska cruise we were mid-ship in 1010, on Mariner, under the pool deck. There were no noise issues at all.  It was a fabulous cruise!  

Thank you very much for for sharing your wonderful trip with us! I also appreciate your stunning pictures and your helpful comments on the Navigator!

Thank you, kjbacon, for understanding!  As you mentioned earlier, any movement toward a plant-based diet is to be commended.  Hopefully Regent will continue in this direction to include those of us who desire these foods.  And fine chocolate is always welcome!

As a vegetarian I agree that Dr Praegers is very good!  By the way, I certainly don’t think of any food as a “meat substitute.” I eat only what I love.  And it may involve chocolate!😊