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We usually each bring an 'octupus' (our term) for a USB brick with multiple USB ports (ours have three USB-A and three USB-C). That and a magnetic travel stand for Apple products and we're usually set.

We had a TA for our first Regent cruise but after we relocated from the Western US to the Southeast we started looking for someone else who dealt more exclusively with Regent. I agree - ask around onboard or on other forums that don't frown on recommendations. Our new TA has been awesome the last 8-ish years.

We cancelled (actually switched to another cruise in Feb) just before final payment was due, so no hassles with the rebooking. If you're within the penalty window and/or in a country other than the US, I'm not sure what the options would be.

FWIW, I got my Brazilian e-visa last week. My wife's got rejected for the passport scan and photo (I made the mistake of telling her to smile a little - my bad!). We re-uploaded new files a few days ago and we'll see what happens. I mean, we won't need them for our upcoming cruise, but dammit, we paid for 'em, and I want 'em!! 😄

We were booked on this same cruise and had been looking forward to it for almost two years. We pulled the plug on it a few months ago; missing Petra and Israel really took the sheen off of the itinerary for us, although visiting the pyramids was still a bucket-list item and we'll miss that. I'm pretty sure Regent will send Navigator up to Athens if it has to sail empty as it's a repositioning cruise - the ship needs to be in the Med for the spring season. While I'm very disappointed that we won't be on that sailing, I'm sure our substitute cruise next month will make up for it.

I, for one, don't mind not getting the little cruise doc case. I can see Regent sending one for someone's first cruise, but after a few, those things just get stowed away in a drawer somewhere. I'd rather see them axe the doc holder and get some better included wines...but that's just me.

Updated. Thanks for the input. Always good to get reviews from my fellow South Carolinians. 😄

I don't see any reviews on any of the three ships in this class for these specific cabins. Good reviews for the adjoining cabins with no mention of vibrations. It's been my experience on Explorer and Splendor that there's not a real vibration issue, especially compared to their other three ships. Out of the fleet, only Navigator is consistently criticized for super-shaking aft passengers although there are complaints about Mariner and Voyager (which I haven't personally encountered). I'd say you'd be fine in these cabins if the smaller size works for you.

It’s amazing how long it took humans to figure out that putting wheels on luggage is a good idea…

Coincidentally, I plan on bringing my wheeled Samsonite garment bag on this trip. I usually do fine with my larger Rimowa case and my carry-on and backpack, but with the longer trip, varying climates, and a couple o' formal optional nights I think an additional bag might be called for on this trip...

Just use the pool in rough seas - with proper timing you could get tossed right back out onto your feet (hopefully!)

I've passed quite a few enjoyable evenings experimenting with the bartenders; give them a starting point, ask for recommendations, try them and adjust as necessary. Highly recommended at the pool bar - the sea air seems to make any cocktail taste better.

Damn. I just read through 180 posts full of gripes, complaints, excuses, suppositions, accusations, deflections, whining, finger-pointing, threats, and other assorted drivel and all I came away with was a hankering for two hot dogs and a glass of house wine...

I second this - and yes, Regent will often add additional capacity to suit the need. We often call Regent directly and they've always been helpful with waitlisting, etc. And they often clear. Over a dozen cruises and I can count on one hand the number of excursions I haven't been able to take.

That’s because you’re the real dill. 🤣

If the customer service approval was in writing, I’d think they would need to honor it, within reason. Back in the Montague days I’d email Jason directly and he was always responsive and most helpful. Not sure if that’s still the case with the new regime.

Taxare, thank you for the education. It appears that Regent has updated the policy, which is nice. I suppose I could have actually read the blurb rather than just going from my admittedly spotty memory. 🤣

Doubtful. If you read the (lack of any) refund policy on the website, they’re pretty clear that there are no refunds at all as it’s an ‘administrative fee’ and therefore not refundable.

@ikelmay - there’s a roll call for this cruise if you’re interested.

Sounds like we’re on the same cruise. My wife and I are also trying to figure out the packing list. We used to have decent lightweight layered winter gear when we lived in Colorado but after living in SC for the last decade we had to kind of restock. We’ve found that ArcTeryx makes fantastic mids/shells that are warm but lightweight. A bit pricey but nice gear. On the plus side, we’re not going ashore so we won’t need crazy warm gear…but we still figure we’re gonna need more stuff than usual. 😁

Might not hurt to dig a bit deeper to see if the manufacturer deals with any specific retailers - oftentimes there’s a bit of brand-sharing going on out there…

That’s a good question. Short of calling Regent directly (2% chance of finding the correct answer, IMO) or finding someone who has sailed in that cabin I couldn’t really tell you…

Oh, I wrote the cost of that off as soon as I read their refund policy last week…not even gonna try.

I'll take some of the credit for this as it was announced less than 14 hours after we submitted and paid for our visa applications. 🤣 Apparently my 2024 is gonna be a lot like my 2023. I guess as long as it's not like 2020 I won't complain, though.

The last time I saw a reduced fare on one of our booked cruises, I contacted our TA who had already contacted Regent. They honored the lower price. Makes me wonder what they'd do if the customer or TA didn't ask... 🤔