Bigdogwon

On the Atlas ships the grill area is forward of the pool, on the starboard side, there is also a small bar and a smoking area on the port side.  In my opinion this is already a great set up for the Star bar and grill.

Yes it has a major advantage if you want to see Polar bears, we did just the partial circumnavigation last August and the wildlife was at a minimum.  The staff that had been around the island showed us pictures of bears, foxes and the polar ice cap.  We had wished we had booked the cruise before us it looked spectacular.  Our cruise was also wonderful, which included the Norwegian Fjords, Bear Island and partial Svalbard.

I wore my sneakers around the ship, sprayed them with water repellent before leaving home, worked very well, on Zodiac landing the provided boots.

To be announced, meaning they have not secured a hotel for the forced overnight.  Did you book your air with Regent?  If so the cruise lines in the past (many years ago) when a passenger was "forced" overnight because of air schedules they arranged for a complimentary hotel. Not sure if they do that any longer.

I wore a pair of Marmot ski pants with the boots and had no problem, most people I saw had no problem fitting their pants over the boots.  The expedition team highly recommends that your pants go over the boots to prevent rain or splash from entering.

Cabin cost before promos applied is $13,499.00 per person not including the $600.00 port/fees

Cabin cost with out promos $36,998.00 plus 1200.00 port  $37,898.00 total

Cabin after all promos is $6199.00 pp plus $600.00 pp port 

Cabin 12398.00 plus $1200.00   $13, 598.00 

Promo applied second guest is "free" 50% off etc. same thing An air credit of $625.00 per person is also deducted from balance. So actually the price is better than 50% offf with the current air credit. Read the fine print at the bottom of the cabin grid.  The price you see reflects the promo.

We just returned from a Polar cruise of thirteen days  on World Voyager, the main thing to consider here is that these ship are purposely built for Expedition cruising, not Ocean cruising.  We absolutely loved the ship and all the crew, food, drinks etc.  We had one day of trivia, cooking demonstration and the crew show.  On one day we had a bbq on the pool deck which was a nice change even though it was to cold for us. We did an engine room tour which was very enlightening given the ships "green" contribution to the area in which it travels.  The lectures from the expedition team gave us another choice of things to do.  Mostly people played board/card games, books were read and people drank copius amounts of red wine. (not my choice).

The down side to us having many days at sea would be lack of entertainment, which included a piano player (he was very good, but only if he would not sing) The "new" cruise director had a great voice and the out going cruise director was very funny (aka Elvis impersonation).  We missed the fact the TV did not have any documentaries only movies.  No news channels etc. (which is a good thing in my book). The internet probably would be better on a Transatlantic, it was not so great around Svalbard.  

If I where to take a transatlantic I would be more inclined to take a slightly larger ship, with more dining and things to do.

The restaurant serves "regional meals" French, Portuguese, Italian etc.  The food was very good but by no means gourmet as well as the service, not five star but a solid 3-4.

The "gym" and spa was very limited treadmills, free weights very small.  We never saw anyone working out or using the spa relaxation room which was a waste of space.  The two women in the spa giving mostly massages were very good.

We are considering ATLAS for a Greenland/Iceland cruise next year, there pricing is very competitive and we enjoy the closeness of the crew and passengers.

ATLAS would definelty would be our choice for EXPEDITION cruising, and for port intensive cruising in the Mediterranean or Caribbean but not for many days at sea or for a crossing.

These observations are only mine/ours yours may vary.

Cruise only means just that, No air.  Everything else is included except for shore excursions, they provide one "cultural" excursion at various stops along the way.  The air credit for that sailing if booked by the end of Sept. is $625.00pp. and has been deducted from the fare.  

On our expedition Aug.06 R/T Longyearbyen, many passengers had very high end cameras with tripods and extended lens.  The SAS staff that checked us in at OSL. did not check the weight of any bag.  However the passenger load was not at capacity.  In South America you may find that they are very strict about carry on and checked bags.  50lbs. Checked and 20 carry on, does not includes your "personal bag."

I have checked the web site today, 12 MDT and no cruises pull up in the Med or Iceland/Greenland. Any thoughts on when they will release the revised itineraries?

We were considering the Greenland to New York city next Sept. has that been canceled as well, and is there any information regarding the new itineraries for each ship?  Thank you!

We will be sailing on ATLAS starting this Saturday for 13 nights, I will be doing a review of the ship, and our itinerary in the Arctic and the Norwegian Fjords if internet (STARLINK) cooperates.  

Usually only the T/A can access the booking. Does your TA charge you a fee for servicing a booking? If not then this is an easy change. 

I recently tried to book for March 2024 and Viator etc. have not been able to confirm.  It does state that the construction work is to be completed Dec. 2023.

You will most definitely need a Visa!  

How about Reindeer Jerky?  Or a small troll

If you booked with a TA, they should make a group booking it may give you added benefits

2024 Itineraries are out online, what area are you interested in?

I see your from Sonoma County, lived there for 30 years.

Some 2024 itineraries are out but not available to book as of yet.

Yes, for a Regent cruise in the Med. it was shocking!  If you work on a farm not so shocking but an "upscale" cruiseline yes.

I kid you not, a few years back a man on our cruise wore overalls, he was spotted several times at all hours of the day. I dont recall seeing him in the evening, but it was shocking.

Yes, as long as it is available in the upgraded category

The itineraries and the newly refurbished and reimagined ships will return soon, call your TA!

Not sure if you're speaking about the cruise consultant onboard (?) or if this is some made up name for a consultant for a travel agency or Regent itself.  If there is a promo for SBC then yes, if it is from a TA it is up to them and or the agency.  Many TA's rebate part of the commission as SBC, the "major agencies" rebate/perks are probably the best.

Just a thought, do you think that people who have made a deposit or who are thinking of a New Zealand/Aus. cruise next are having second thoughts?  I know that we are...