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On 12/24/2023 at 6:48 AM, GMIAC said:
I cancelled my "Fiesta on the High Seas" cooking class last week because I didn't want to miss my last day of trivia with My Team. 💌
I've done that! LOL
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On 3/21/2024 at 1:11 PM, Lonedaddy said:
I haven't seen any classes posted for our early December Splendor cruise. How close in do they post the offerings? Seemed like my other cruises had them posted earlier. There isn't even a box for the culinary classes showing up in the manage my booking.
Just keep checking back. I signed up for our culinary classes on Splendor (which is sailing this November-December) on November 11, 2023!
We usually take 3 or more depending on the length of the cruise and if we haven't taken that class. Last month on the Explorer the instructor was so scattered and not very good (she was a guest instructor) that I canceled our other class. She didn't have the right utensils, and she would bang on the pot (which Chef John Stephano had said to never do as it can damage the pot).
In November I plan to find out who the instructor is right away and depending I may cancel the 4 we have booked.
We've enjoyed all the rest of the instructors though.
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Review of our suite on the Grandeur Nov 2023
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So far we have taken 15 of the Culinary Classes. Some are better than others as well as some instructors are also better than others.
I did not enjoy just one "Farmstand Fabulous" - it did not include what I had hoped. I wanted a class in cooking what we would find at a farmstand. It was not that.
I do wish they would include a more detailed description on their website for each class instead of being so general. For example "Turn up the Heat" was about cooking with meat, I thought it would be about spices.
I have learned to not have a reservation at a specialty restaurant on the evening of my 4:00 cooking class.
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Suite review for Explorer PHB - 607
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42 minutes ago, WESTEAST said:
We are also looking for recommendations for a day tour to Kyoto. Our ship will be at the port of Kobe and having difficulty finding options leaving from Kobe. What port of call did you depart on the tour from?
When we were there Osaka was our port and we were only there for one day so we had to make the best of it. We saw way more than those on a Regent excursion (judging from the conversations once back on board).
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On 9/23/2023 at 10:45 AM, Amster12345 said:
I'm looking into hiring a private English speaking guide for a day in Kyoto for a small group. There are quite a few companies that do this. Viator, GoWithGuide, ToursByLocals, and many more. Does anyone have a recommendation of who to go with?
In 2019 I used Tours by Locals and had an excellent day tour of Kyoto. My guide was Ken if you want further information (and it's not too late for my response) please let me know.
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We have 5 cruises booked and my TA was only able to apply the 2 category upgrade to the one that is in 2025 because it isn't fully booked.
We kept our same PH suite but received the price of the suites 2 categories below us and are saving over $12,000!
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my review of suite 657 on the Explorer
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3 minutes ago, Pudgesmom said:
We had it picked up. Then we told the guy in the lobby we would not be on the bus. The luggage goes in a separate vehicle.
Perfect - I think we will do that to board in Barcelona. Great tip!
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Can someone on board please post a picture of the complementary wines available on board the Splendor? Thank you!
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5 minutes ago, purpleally said:
You were smart. Worth every penny to not take the free (included) transfers
Did you take your luggage with you or have it picked up to be taken to the ship with Regent?
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On 3/16/2022 at 10:01 AM, lucinjo said:
Ketel One or Belvedere for martini’s, gimlets or v+t. I find Grey Goose and Tito’s to be a bit flat although they work well in “fancy” martini drinks - the drinks where you can’t taste the vodka!
I like Chopin - I didn't realize they have it on Regent. I'll have to ask for it when I board in Apirl!
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On 2/9/2022 at 4:01 AM, GoNavyFamily said:
A correction and additional comments and questions:
It was the excursion in Acapulco that was really horrible, not Cabo, although that one was not very good either.
I did not even realize how many "normal" Regent activities were missing until I read everyone's comments. I am sad that so much was not included in our experience.
And a question....we have booked a UK cruise summer 2023 and another more exotic itinerary early Dec 2023. On Viking, children are not allowed. While I love kids (I have 6 young grandchildren), I'm concerned about our experience if many children are on board. Can anyone speak to historically how likely it is that children will be on the ship and if so, how that impacts the experience? I can't imagine enjoying dinner, being on a tour bus or sitting by the pool with a lot of energetic children around me.
I agree your assessment of Acapulco - I don't EVER need to go there again. IF I'm on a cruise that has that stop I would just stay on board.
We never travel during the summer, too crowded with families and kids. Usually we travel in Spring or Fall.
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On 4/1/2017 at 1:31 PM, UUNetBill said:
To submit your rating and comments, please use the following template and paste the information in a reply - I'll paste the information into the master listings as time allows. Remember, the more folks contribute, the more useful this will be!
PLEASE BE SURE AND SPECIFY WHICH SHIP YOU WERE ON! I could probably figure it out but it's a LOT easier to know up front!
Splendor - suite 1207
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5 minutes ago, Ross4356 said:
Can anyone sailing on board the Splendor confirm if the Launderettes are open?
I know free laundry is included but sometimes it’s convenient to do a few items it myself.
They are open. I didn’t see anyone using it but just checked
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18 hours ago, boblerm said:
I take no position as to the wisdom of requiring masks for vaccinated passengers. I do take a position as to whether or not rules should be enforced- I am in favor of it.
mrstanley and Smbruner, do you think it would be helpful to bring it to the attention of the tour guide when local rules are being broken? I know that tour guides do not wish to act as police, (nor should they), but perhaps frequent announcements may help.
Today in Wales one lady on our bus asked another guest who was getting back on after a stop to “please wear your mask” and he immediately put his on.
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3 minutes ago, Dwtlion said:
It's been my experience that a member of the crew is on the tours. Why are they not proactive on the masks if that the policy?
So far on each tour we’ve had no crew members have been with us. Maybe a dancer in Edinburgh but that’s it.
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1 minute ago, DatawCruiser said:
Thank you MrStanley. I am still unsure of what the full mask policy is. I know they are required in indoor areas if not eating or drinking. But what are the outdoor requirements on the ship. Do they have to be worn around the pool for example? Are they required if walking laps on the exercise track? Thanks in advance to anyone who can elaborate.
Not necessary when walking the outdoor walking deck, but need to wear if at the Pool Grill or if going from one end of the pool deck to another.
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39 minutes ago, mrstanley said:
There have been too many people on the tour buses. Many people refuse to wear their masks or they don’t have their noses covered. Some of our small group tours were canceled and we were put with a big group. Not happy about that due to Covid.
The crew has been great!
Our issue is the masks not being worn when required.I agree! One man on our tour this AM (Liverpool) wouldn’t wear his mask on the bus and he has a slight cough. So rude!
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1 hour ago, Ladys Mom said:
They use the same technology at our gym. It worked great. Are you wearing any kind of sensors so they can keep track of where you are and who you are near?
No tracking
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Another difference, when departing or going back on board instead of scanning your card they are using a facial recognition program that also takes your temperature. If it doesn’t recognize you because of sunglasses or whatever then you scan your card.
Your cruise card is shown to the port people before you enter the gangway, tender gate and tender.
Then on the ship your mask is lowered and you put your face into the oval outline. Seems to work great!
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Several of our excursions and one cooking class canceled.
They are saying the “operators canceled them or because of change of ports, or for cooking not enough participation.
We are okay to go with the flow and know that Regent is doing their best.
My spa technician said there’s about 300 something guests on board. I believe it!
Lots of great service. At the pool for lunch we had 5 waiters wanting our order.
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I agree with all - but, they are very chinsey with their wine these days. We barely got a taste! It was about 1/8 of a glass - if that and no refills. We noticed this on our most recent Explorer cruise (last month) as well as our TA on the Grandeur in November 2023.