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Try SunTransfers Pre-pandemic they were very reliable

There is also a polite reminder in the final issue of Passages to ensure that library books are returned and that bathrobes & umbrellas remain in the suite. Do we find this to be an inconvenience? No Do we find this to be "insulting"? No Do we take this personally? No it is just a very practical way of ensuring no embarrassment for guests or staff and that all items on board are available for the next guests who board.

I don't normal drink cocktails but having tried a "Mariner" during our last cruise it became my pre-dinner tipple of choice 🍸 It also cured a ship's sniffle within 48 hours (with the added remedy of a hot chocolate with marshmallows & brandy 😋) Cheers🥂

We had the same issue …………… and, after many failed attempts, hit on the same solution (zeroing the erroneous OBC)

Strongly suggest you read the conditions of the Regent Ambassador Programme: “REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES’ AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBER REFERRALS. SOLICITING BOOKINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITES OR OTHERWISE MAKING GENERAL SOLICITATIONS TO STRANGERS SUCH AS TO A WIDE, UNKNOWN AUDIENCE, IS PROHIBITED. ANY SEVEN SEAS SOCIETY MEMBERS FOUND ENGAGING IN SUCH CONDUCT MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AMBASSADOR CREDITS GOING FORWARD. ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING A MEMBER’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM AND RECEIPT OF BENEFITS OR AWARDS IS AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION”

...........and of course St Bart's is a tender port so if the seas are rough you may not get ashore (as happened on our recent Mariner cruise) I see the Grandeur cruise which is the subject of this topic has three consecutive tender ports; I hope you have calm weather 🤞

What was the specific request ? ……………. and how has NCLH influenced the decision ?

A final reflective overview of our 2023/2024 Holiday Cruise on Mariner: Cruise overall: Very enjoyable Ship: We like the layout of Mariner, and the ship was in good order throughout Suite: An excellent, roomy, well maintained PHC on deck 9. No major toilet issues - one half hour flushing outage during our 25 nights on board Weather: Changeable. Some windy rough weather early on. Mostly warm & sunny. Humid up the Amazon Itinerary: Some interesting ports of call, but having now done the Amazon twice we probably would not do it again Service: Very good Food: Very good. Lack of variety in fruits & cheeses Drinks: We always got what we wanted in bars & restaurants Entertainment: Could have been a lot better had the CD & entertainment team used some initiative. They did face the difficulty of a performer arriving with no luggage and a cocktail pianist with visa issues Lecturers: The lecturers seemed OK, but none of the subject matter appealed to us. Most lectures were not related to the itinerary or time of year Fellow guests: There was a significantly higher percentage of Europeans on this cruise compared to most Regent cruises. The people we met were mostly very interesting & friendly folk, some of whom we have sailed with previously. There were a few jerks, some entitled lounger hogs, and one couple left the ship in Barbados after a “rumble in the jungle” (a woman physically attacked another at the Boi Bumba show in Parintins 😮) Excursions: A mixed bag. Some very good; a couple were poor. So that’s all from us. Over to @crusin7 for the next chapter 😎

Regent arranged our car transfer to the hotel. We used Uber this pm to/from a local mall for some retail therapy. Quick pick-up & good service both ways.

Maybe the same as we saw on a number of days. This photo we snapped on Tuesday No movement from 08:30 to 11:30 - presumably while the couple were ashore 🤨 Note the use of newspapers and library books to ensure no personal possessions are at risk !

Disembarkation should have commenced at 07:45, with everyone to be off the ship by 09:00 In the event the first groups were not called until 09:30. We were one of the first off, but by the time we found a porter and got through passport control (only two officers on duty) it was 10:00 before we were in the car taking us to our hotel. We are now checked in and enjoying a glass of wine 🙂

Nothing new. Port and Union rules I believe 🤨 We have never left a ship on time in Miami. Not a worry for us as our flight back to the U.K. is not until tomorrow evening, but a real pain for those with early flights or with drivers waiting. Thanks to those who followed & contributed to this sporadic blog. Will try to do a summary review of our cruise later today.

…….. and Francisco (restaurant manager) 🙂

Kasia looked a little different on New Years Eve, but the music was good IMG_7608.MOV

You will be enjoying a Regent cruise in an excellent suite 🙂

………….. 3 weeks too late for most of us 🤨

………… and on the other side Carnival Magic (just under 4500 passengers) Also one or two other large cruise ships in Philipsburg today, so the attractive port area looks as though it has been over-run with ants. Our first choice excursion (helmet diving) was cancelled so we intend to have a lazy day by the pool 😎

Pulled back our curtains this morning to find we are docked in Philipsburg next to a huge block of flats, with very noisy residents. On closer inspection we are next to the mega cruise ship MSC Seaside (over 5000 passengers) The view in one direction is OK ………….. but looking the other way 😮 The loud music from the ship is now being drowned out by the noise of MSC loading container loads of goods onto this behemoth. The ship is also blocking out the sun from our balcony 🤨 Time to go and find a quieter spot on our gorgeous ship Mariner; hopefully where we can see the sun 😎

Barbados - a glorious place to spend the last day of 2023 Since some parts of the world have already entered 2024, it is probably not too early to wish everyone a very HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳 PS: We met Ross, the pianist, coming on board this morning as we left for our excursion; so that will help the musical offerings in the lounges 🙂

David approached the GM this morning and he says that the NY countdown is intended to be spread across 2 or more lounges. Pity this was not the way the CD described arrangements; and not as scheduled in Passages; with all entertainment pre-midnight being in Horizon. We shall see how things pan out later 🤞 😉 Agree it would have been better on deck, but they seem to have a forecast of rain

I think he is joining for the world cruise

As far as I am aware there is no need to complete the guest registration form in order to book excursions or dining on-line. It can be completed closer to sailing date - must be done in order to complete on-line check in. If you are still concerned ring Regent’s office in Southampton; they are very helpful.

So the plan is that up to 700 guests will be celebrating New Year in the Horizon Lounge on Mariner 😮 ……….. could be cosy !!

……… and no Spontaneous Duo playing on deck at lunchtime today. They appeared briefly yesterday, but there appeared to be a technical glitch which meant they didn’t play more than a couple of chords. Still, tonight’s variety show could be magic 🤔 . We will see 🤞

Another glorious day at sea