Lonedaddy

I liked the ph suites on splendor and explorer . I like the separation so if dw wants to go to bed early I can watch tv there and not disturb her same if I want to sleep in. We didn’t have any issues with storage space or closet space and the total space was very nice with larger balcony. Also ph is much nicer and roomier than a ph on voyager. It really depends what you value in a cabin.

......at least until more cost cutting.

we did the one at the Australia zoo and last year and the koala pooped but it was hard pellets that didn't stain. They just bounced off and actually smelled like eucalyptus. But she wasn't a little girl but a seasoned mom and grandma at time, so she just let it roll off her. they have several other encounters at the Australia zoo Animal Encounters at Australia Zoo - Get Up Close With Our Amazing Wildlife as an option. off topic if you make it to Bali the monkey forest and the the bali zoo are great for encounters. On the other side of the world if you get to Ireland the falconry program at Ashford Castle is awesome as you walk for an hour through the woods with the birds on your arm and they fly and come back looking for prey. One of the coolest encounters we have done. Ireland's School of Falconry

I keep notes on my phone as I see someone do something well or Bad. I agree the internet is horrible to try and struggle with this and if you have a port day the last day or a port that blocks internet (e.g. Portland UK) it is a Challange and waste of my time. I would prefer to do it on the plane ride home or at home. It is a disservice to those employees who deserve recognition and Regent is the one that is preventing this feedback by utilizing such a cumbersome process.

Not even a question in my mind. If there is traffic (likely) or long queues (Likely) at security or any mishap you will be stressed. Which airline are you flying and do you have any status in their program ? might help decided what lounge to use. Also, lots of shopping at LHR as well. There really is no downside to the later flight other than getting home 3 hrs later so why stress and rush enjoy the flight.

they also have a behind the scenes encounter similar to the Australia zoo. You should look into upgrading to that.

My favorites are the Cole Hahn Zerogrande wingtip oxfords. Great for excursions and dinner super comfortable.

On AA I usually watch for patterns 360 days out and will book 330 if it is a good award especially on partners. I have found if I book on AA at a high level the price will come down over the next 4-5 months and I tend to check daily. I was able to grab a DOH PHL DFW flight dec 30th 24 for 200K miles per person which is a bunch but it is holiday time so glad to grab anything. Now the whole couple of weeks is 300K pp but I suspect it will drop later or perhaps Qatar will add some award inventory. Goal is to fly from JNB to DFW but having to piece it together, but a stopover is welcome, so we are flexible. It is worth an extra night stayover somewhere if the award or fare is substantial. If fares are low enough we may just pay for the air around $2500-2900 one way on united or Qatar. tools like expert flyer, kayak flyertalk(which I'm sure you use) are very helpful in finding the best deals seats and routes.

They obviously had time to print up the itinerary with this change prior to sailing, so why no email. It would be fraud if they were sued for it. My point is I'm seeing lots of comments of unusual changes and missed ports out of regent. I don't know why but it is becoming a trend.

I really don't know but it was poor form to not be away of holiday's where you cannot berth. Especially when people don't find out until they have boarded. How could regent not be aware of this? (But wait I guess they weren't aware of the NZ biofouling regulations either.) If you think the way regent handled these situations, then Some would say you are wearing rose-colored glasses.

They notified us the of the cancellation upon embarking.

$$$$ we also missed belfast on a 2022 cruise citing some holiday again. Holidays aren't like weather, strikes or acts of war.

saw this on the rssc site any idea what they are doing? ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MOMENTS Regent Seven Seas Cruises® inspires life's most meaningful moments through its extraordinary journeys and personalised service, leaving indelible marks on the lives of guests — the same way the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team brings exhilarating joy to their fans worldwide. Our collaboration exemplifies our mutual commitment to delivering truly singular experiences. Together, we embark on a new quest to celebrate Once-in-a-lifetime Moments on land and sea.

I was on the NZ cruise in January with all the biofouling issues and the decisions made onboard and the attitude the officers had was not pleasant. The Israel cancellation and how that was handled by regent air and post cruise customer service was horrible. Again, the officers were not very apologetic and somewhat condescending. I get stuff happens whether it is Regents' fault or other but the handling of it and the post cruise CS was horrible. Whereas our first cruise post covid on splendor was great the officers and staff were friendly and apologetic to the missed ports Ullapool due to winds and Belfast due to a holiday (which regent should have been aware of ahead of time and we found out upon boarding. I'm one to usually make the best of the situation but they made it hard to especially the corporate so called post cruise customer service.

Based on my last two cruise this is tending to be the new trend. I thought Voyager was a tired ship as well. I did like explorer and splendor better. But the new Regent attitude, decisions and service have left a very bad impression on me.

With added ships, bookings better be at an all-time high or they would be in dire straits. If that is their main concern, then they may not be addressing the issues in their own workings. Time will tell.

If they would focus a little more on retaining their current customers instead of losing them due to poor customer service, they wouldn't have to do this. Retaining an existing customer is anywhere from 5-25 times cheaper than acquiring a new one, according to Bain & Company, so it’s a much more cost-effective strategy in the long run. * * What Is Customer Retention? Importance, Metrics & Strategies Austin Caldwell | Senior Product Marketing Manager

Welcome to regent. Their customer service is definitely lacking and they really don't care. We had 5 cruises booked with them and cut that to one to utilize a few FCC which we have accrued through all of regent's missteps. Still not 100% we will go on that one.

yes stands for "check short of final destination."

I think OP intended to short check it so they should be able to.

from the AA flyer talk forums: " If you are landing in MIA in the PM, have a hotel for the night, and departing to Barbados the next morning - yes, you can short check. Need to confirm with the ticket agent at your departure point. If it is a red-eye into MIA to arrive early AM, you have a standard connection, and then departing shortly there after to Barbados - no you wont be able to short check."

should join our small roll call

Not always the case looking at Bclass from JNB to DFW dec 26th or 27th regent credit is $6500 2pax and I have found several airlines with one way fares from $5500 on up (QA, TK, AF ) with the usa carriers and BA it is still too far out. I used amex miles to avisos for award the outbound DFWxDOHxCPT. It is possible just have to search. Not sure how much credit regent gives or how much they charge for UK/SIN and SYD/UK. If you fly BA choose the plane careful so you can get the new business suites(777 A350 788 781) vs the old Club world (A380, 789)

enjoy - We loved Bali

agree with the concierge choice in addition you get : 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions Not sure if you get the included pre or post cruise in the UK. Personally I would pass on a pre cruise tour in Singapore. It is a very easy place to do on your own and you can uber or do the hop on bus or the MRT and It is a safe city, and everyone speaks English. You could book extra night at the ship hotel if you want the included transportation, but it is not expensive from the airport to downtown and to the port so you may save a good amount booking your own hotel. You can do the gardens by the bay on your own very easily just prebook the dome tickets which are spectacular if you like gardens. We stayed post crise on our own last February. Just my 2 cents you may prefer to have it all preplanned.