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We definitely opt for the "shower-only" suites on Mariner. The showers are large and well equipped; they were installed where the bath used to be. GTY on Mariner is a risk; maybe better to ask Regent if you can "waitlist" a number of suite grades, then you can reject any offer that does not match your requirements. If waitlisting, put down a deposit; refundable if you do not get what you want.

IMO, F1 & F2 suites offer the best value. The Concierge suites, D & E have the same suite size & layout, but many have balconies that are deeper than most of the F suites. So unless you are offered a Concierge in a much better location with a deeper balcony I would stick with the Superior.

I should add that I hope the requirements are relaxed before your cruise or that you can reach an accommodation with Regent. Your Travel Insurance will hopefully fill the gap if all else fails.

We are now in June, so what is the latest on the supply of luggage tags for European customers and elsewhere? I do hope Regent has recognised that this "trial' was an unwelcome retrograde step

Can you claim for cancellation on your Travel Insurance if you have developed a medical condition that does not allow you to have the booster vaccination and therefore does not allow you to travel?

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Random thoughts, in no particular order: - Read the daily news sheet, Passages, to see the daily schedule - Take advantage of the included laundry & pressing. They do an excellent job - Try out all the lunch and dinner venues at least once each - If you want additional speciality restaurant reservations, it helps if you can be flexible on time and sharing - Although many excursions are included don’t feel pressured to take a long excursion every day during a port intensive cruise. Allow time to relax & enjoy the ship - Let your steward or butler know your drink preferences so that they stock your fridge to your liking - If you do not care for the wines offered at dinner ask for an alternative. The sommeliers are usually very helpful - Speak to a member of staff if you have a special request, or something is not to your liking. If they can fix it they will - Book your next cruise while on board (or 30 days prior). You will receive more flexible booking conditions than normal for a U.K. booking. You can transfer the booking to your TA for any extra discounts or perks on offer. The cruise consultants on board are very helpful ………………….. and most importantly, enjoy your cruise 😎

It is what it is. Often the deposit is lowered to 10%, but again forfeited if the guest cancels. The only way for U K cruisers to avoid this penalty is by booking whilst on board or up to 30 days prior to a Regent cruise. This has been difficult to do over the last 2 years 🤨

We were on deck 14 (D grade) on Splendor in December for a Caribbean cruise. We loved the secluded location up top and did not suffer undue motion. The balconies on decks 14 & 12 are shallower than on deck 10, but the drawback of suites on deck 10 is the possibility of noise from the Pool deck above. 1202 might suffer noise from the Observation lounge below.

Intrigued. For which cruises are Regent advertising a 3 category upgrade?

On many of our past Regent cruises we have encountered a designer on board with their wares on sale in the shops - usually jewellery and handbags; but no hard sell. Presumably the arrangement between the designer, shop & Regent is financially advantageous to all. In the past, prior to this change, it was often the case that the H grade suites were "waitlisted" immediately the cruise went on sale; probably because those suites were being reserved for the use of entertainers, lecturers & the like. IMO, this new arrangement is a more honest way of displaying what is actually available. However to be even more transparent it might be better for Regent to either change some of the G category to H or simply start the pricing at G; especially on Mariner (& Navigator & Voyager) where there is really no difference between G & H grades

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Included ("free") excursions should have been confirmed in the email. If all your chosen excursions are definitely showing as booked in your Regent account it sounds like a glitch. Perhaps @Mike Moore (mmoore@rssc.com) can help.

.............. but only two grade H suites now available for booking on Mariner, unless things change in the future

It is obviously important for Regent to ensure that the issue with Mariner (reportedly a recently damaged prop) is resolved as soon as practical. The two 7-day cruises affected are not unique and were not fully booked. It therefore makes sense to carry out the repairs as soon as nearby dry-dock facilities could be arranged; encouraging those affected to move their cruise to one of the later available opportunities. Extremely disappointing & frustrating for those whose cruise has been cancelled, but the compensation offered by Regent appears to be generous. I hope all those affected manage to find something suitable to replace their cancelled cruise and do not suffer any adverse financial or personal consequences. I doubt that there will be ongoing consequences after the dry-dock. Presumably Regent are confident that the necessary work will be completed within the two-week time period allocated. The ship will then revert to its published schedule.

Regent might work for you both. Dress code is not onerous.

I may be wrong but I think it depends where you had your vaccinations and the form of certificate that you can produce. For those of us from the UK, I understand that our NHS certification is accepted as the equivalent of the EU Health Pass so no further documentation or declaration required.

I agree with wish’s assessment. As you say, you have a suite in a good location with previously positive reviews, so it would have to be a very attractive offer to make it worth a change at this late stage. Has your TA told you the location of the available concierge suite? Is the upgrade price just the normal differential or is there a discounted deal on offer? Now if there was a Penthouse or Horizon going at a knock-down price then that would certainly be worth considering on Mariner. Hope you have a fabulous cruise, whatever you decide.

I note that you did not answer my question, but I will gladly answer yours. Our next cruise is not until October, and we will follow any rules pertaining at that time; whether that be on-board, flying to/from the cruise or on excursions ……………. as we did during our previous cruises last December/January. If no rules are in place we will make our own risk assessment, as we do now in England where all covid regulations have been removed.

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