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    Regent vs. Seabourn

    in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    Posted

    While not a fan of included excursions, the excursions in Norway were some of the best we have ever done!

     

    It is always interesting to read comments from people that have sailed Regent and switched to other lines (and those that switched to Regent). One must consider, however, that it is the people that are at least somewhat dissatisfied with Regent that switch (obviously) -- the thousands of Regent customers that are happy with Regent don't necessary post about it.

     

    TC, which Norway tours were best? I'll be there on Voyager this July in Russia, Sweden, Copenhagen etc.

     

    Thank You!

    Shore Excursions on Capetown to Singapore

    in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    Posted

    Last nov-dec on Voyager from Dubai to Cape Town best excursions on that itinerary was snorkeling in Seychelles and watching lemurs in Madagascar.

     

    I played DVD for that cruise but DVD was almost 100 pc the entertainment, little on the Hippos and Crocs and ZERO on Lemurs on Madagascar! Don't waste $40 for DVD - check it out prior to buying it! Mine was "free" for booking another cruise.

     

     

    BUYER BEWARE!!!!

    Explorer Bookings

    in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    Posted

    Don't forget, they recently announced included Business Class fares for every booking category for about 10 different 2015 cruises mainly to the Baltic.

     

    And, TedC, for all of the July Voyager cruises, the Business Upgrade for all categories is $0 and not $499. Seems they added the note at the top of the page "This voyage features FREE Business Class Air* in all suite categories." but, where the various fares are listed, the little airplane was not added to the below Penthouse categories.

     

    Very confusing but, these are some of the cruises announced with $0 Business Class Upgrades and not the $499 TedC mentioned.

     

    Regent's Double TALK takes and giveth back! MY $499 BC each way is OK but the free biz is gone and the fare is higher! You can't WIN! Regent's Double Talk is like the old carnival barkers but with less ethics!

    Recent Cruise On Mariner

    in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    Posted

    Many of us check out our air plans and deviate for $175 pp to get flights we want! Work with your TA.

     

     

    ALSO, if any one thinks a ship at sea isn't going to have movement and sounds they are dreaming!

     

     

    Often weather interferes with tender ports that can't be used safely!.

    Fare surcharge for Star Alliance flights

    in Regent Seven Seas Cruises

    Posted

    Robroy - thanks for sharing your experience. Wish we could go from Vancouver to Miami as easily as you go from Toronto:-) Our experience with Regent Air has been good for the most part. We have cancelled cruises that begin or end in South America because it is so difficult to get decent flights (even if you book on your own). Regent has us going from Vancouver to Seattle to Atlanta to Rio on American. While this sounds awful, it isn't as bad as some connections. They have us going back on BA with a stop in Heathrow (where there will be another opportunity to lose our luggage:-). I understand why some people don't like the business class seat configuration on BA but we find the seats better than the angled seats on Lufthansa and some other airlines. The plane we will fly into Rio (9 hour flight) advertises their new flatbed seats so it should be interesting.

     

    I recently flew from IAD to Dubai on UNITED AND IT WAS VERY COMFORTABLE. Returned on Emirates - not at all comfortable but food was good.

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