tripperva

The vax is free, successful, proven safe and important to community safety. I agree with the posters who want their fellow pax vaccinated. Regent cruises are special. Inconsiderate folks can go elsewhere.

Golf shirt tucked in ?

The Barcelona pickpockets are among the best in the world. Look out for the children !

or, call Regent.

Funny !

Sometimes a TA can get you an upgrade or other benefits.

Favorites

1. Venice to Mombasa

2. Hong Kong to Bombay

3. Sydney to New Zealand to Perth

4. Sydney to Saipan to Iwo Jima to Shanghai

5. All Norway cruises

The ship is the destination.

I think this headline may be harsh and unfair. The traveler may be in error about the site used and the accusations against Regent may be incorrect. It's unfortunate that there is an issue, but don't blame Regent until all the facts are known. Many of us here routinely make bookings with Regent and then switch to a TA with no problem. Good luck in sorting it out and have a great cruise.

The answer is always the same. Money.

they kept the money for as long as they could get away with it.

Will Regent cancel the Christmas cruises this week ?

Final payments were due last week.

Too bad that final payments are due 120 days ahead. Payments are coming due now for late February and March 2021, and we really don't know Regent's financial position coming up.

1 hour ago, mrlevin said:

The five remaining December cruises that had not been waitlisted were finally waitlisted this morning. 

Regent started taking dining reservations this morning for the Splendor December 21 cruise.

52 minutes ago, Thundery said:

Not sure why they dont just on with it and cancel until the end of Dec. at least

Money.

The Beatles  "Here Comes the Sun" .

This was the sail away song for the old Royal Viking Sun in the nineties.

7 hours ago, Pcardad said:

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23493-norwegian-cruise-ceo-it-will-be-safe-to-cruise-from-america.html

Excellent post. The new plan should be released around Sept. 21 .

3 hours ago, greykitty said:

Saw this on the NCL board, with some poster discussion.  

 

http://www.crew-center.com/nclh-cruise-ships-go-cool-lay-manning

If this information is correct, the news is quite profound since cool lay up would idle the ships for months. Many cruisers are still holding out that their December trips may happen. This article dashes their hopes. And Regent isn't coming forth.

For us, the main enjoyment is cruising and time on the ship . The exceptions are the wonderful land tours in foreign ports.

9 minutes ago, Portolan said:

 

Can you find the statement that "we are told the penalty up to 60 days final payment date is $100 per person and the deposit is returned."?  Nothing on the revised guest statement which we received yesterday says that.  Given the language in the T&C, I'm not prepared to take the chance unless it is in print or on-line.

 

And, the rationale about keeping the deposits longer as well as not wanting people to bail earlier on a cruise that might actually operate is almost certainly correct.  We won't know, until it happens, when that first cruise will be.

Travel agent told us a few hours ago. It's in writing, but you should obviously check with your own advisor. They might have different information.

3 hours ago, DaveFr said:

FWIW, a UK cruiser posted earlier that Regent UK had confirmed to him or her by email that until the 60th day, a cancellation penalty would only be the amount of the deposit. (https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2757351-final-payment-date-now-is-60-days-for-remaining-2020-cruises/?tab=comments#comment-60244163)

 

Dave

That penalty of losing the deposit may be unique to the UK. It is thousands of dollars. In the U.S we are told the penalty up to 60 days final payment date is $100 per person and the deposit is returned. After 60 day date, the big penalties kick in. So it appears that Regent is delaying as long as possible any cancellation info so they can use the deposits longer.

1 hour ago, Ladys Mom said:

Going by the infamous "waitlisted" designation, none of Regent's ships will be traveling in November.  On the other hand, Miami-Miami itineraries seem still to be available for December.  This may be a good sign, or it may mean nothing at all.  JMHO

Norma

Yes, if Splendor comes back from east coast Italy.

So you don't think Regent will be sailing the holidays December 2020  ?

Salads, fruits, veggies....all delicious. Maybe some pasta.

I'm not sure you go to a cruise ship for greatest food ,but Regent is surely  one of the best. If food is that important, seek out the famous places or just go to France. Cruising offers so much, and good food is just part of the package.