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Any WA State folks having trouble getting covid vaccine certificates from the state database, and if so, how did you solve the problem? We got our second booster last week, and we need that certificate with a QR code to enter Dubai in mid November.

23 minutes ago, irishwitchy said:

Just to clarify - we are the New Zealand/Australia ends in Bali cruise with you.  I already got my New Zealand and Australia “visa” like thing.  Regent isn’t going to do that for me - is it?  

I think Regent will do it. For some reason, I thought all required visas were included as part of the cruise price.

2 hours ago, Lonedaddy said:

The don’t include them we are paying 59 each pp for nz and for Australia and then onboard they process the New Guinea one and charge account.  On our cruise to China it 399 pp .  You can probably save some by doing it yourself but personally I don’t want the hassle and will let regent do it.  

I’m surprised your TA didn’t tell you that.

I think India is 25 pp if you use Evisa not sure about Dubai.  How many people in your group?

Just me and my lady.

We are on the Explorer Dubai to Singapore embarking in November. I got word from my TA that our visas are NOT included in the overall cruise price. That will add $756 for Qatar and India for the two of us. Is this a new policy? I don't believe I have ever paid extra for visas on past Regent cruises.

Thank you all for the great information!

Forgive me if this topic is been discussed previously. We are on the Explorer Dubai to Singapore in November  2022. My TA is quoting insurance cost up to about $10,000 to cover that trip including issues related to covid. If I take the covid part out of the equation it's about $1000. Anybody else having same problem? Any solutions? And is Regent still requiring a negative test to embark even with a vaccine card?

Forgive me if this topic has been discussed, but I think the new CDC directive deserves some attention. As of today, anyone entering the US needs a negative COVID test within the 3 days of entry. I just returned from Cabo, and my resort's plan is to offer in-room testing--PCR test with 2-3 day turn-around for $200 or the quick test for $35. If someone tests positive, they will need to quarantine for 14 days. This resort plans to dramatically reduce their daily rate for these folks. I wonder how this will further complicate the cruise industry. Everyone will need to be tested on-board and somehow arrangements will need to be made for anyone who tests positive. I can't imagine anyone would be left on the dock to fend for themselves. Thoughts? 

We lived in 1054 this time last year Barcelona to Dubai. Really no vibration issues at all. We were not even bothered with noise from La Veranda. (and yes, we have good hearing!) Despite the diagram in the brochure, the deck does wrap around. No question I would absolutely live in this suite again!

I am told (via a friend who has a relative who is a crew member) that the Splendor will remain in San Diago for the time being until decisions about future cruises are made. Also all crew still on board, which tells me they are being pad.

Even though I cancelled a couple of days ago, I’d like to contribute to the crew fund. How can I do that?

Have a great and safe trip! Despite me cancelling this trip, I am planning a voyage for the late fall or winter.

I spoke with a colleague of mine, who is an infectious disease specialist, on this issue. He told me just yesterday that there is no way he would get on a cruise ship now, not because he is worried about getting sick. His concern is the possibility of a 2 week quarantine on some military base. 

Much prefer Nature's Rhythm...

Wonderful review! We were also on this cruise, and our experience was very similar to yours. So many bucket list items checked off!

i have a Splendor catalog. Ask your TA or Regent to send you one.

I will disembark from the Voyager mid November in Dubai. I plan to spend two nights before returning to the US. I'm told that Regent will be using the Maydan, but I'm wondering about other recommendations.

Where can I find a current update on Regent air with and without deviation? I am doing Barcelona-Dubai in October/November to and from Seattle or San Francisco.

My lady friend and I are on this cruise. Unless there is outright war, I have faith in the US Navy to keep the strait open and the on- board commandos to keep the ship safe...

Nailed it! Tlogo Rubber Plantation. Thanks, all!

I am sorting through some old photos from a Voyager cruise many years ago. I came across one from a tour we did in Semarang, Indonesia that included a train ride out of town and a tour of a plantation of some sort. I don't think it was coffee, because there was a rather dark room with large flat leaf-like things hanging and being dried or cured in some way. There was also an image of a spout placed in a tree oozing a white material in to a metal cup. Sadly, I've lost all info on this place other than the photos. Can anyone here help me recall the name of this plantation?

Thank you, all, for the great advice! I will ask my TA to waitlist from penthouse A on down with a larger than needed deposit...

A few years ago, my then-wife and I were asked if we would mind posing for promotional photos around the ship. We agreed and, we had some fun. Not surprisingly, the pics were never used, as we looked nothing like the models in the published brochures!

I am interested in the Barcelona-Dubai Voyager trip in October, but the entire ship is wait listed except the Grand Suite. Has anyone here dealt with the wait list, and can someone here tell me how Regent’s wait list system works?

Sounds like Carnival 2.0

I hope Regent enters to riverboat market!