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9 hours ago, 2SailingNomads said:

If you take the Regent hotel - as part of the cruise fare, e.g. Penthouse - but not the air they do not arrange for transport from the airport to the hotel, is my understanding correct? 

For a Mariner cruise in late May, we are in a PH, arranged our own air, and Regent is handling the transfer from airport to hotel. Check with Regent or your TA.

Regent Mariner stop was to refuel and pickup provisions only. 

On 4/1/2017 at 4:31 PM, UUNetBill said:

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Voyager, 752, midship, 1 bathroom, no noise, yes, would recommend

I take several medications and supplements, put each day’s dose in small plastic bags. Our hospital system prints out a list of my medications and supplements with prescribing information and diagnosis, which I take with me. We travel extensively and have not had any issues. 

The regular suites on Navigator are larger than those on Mariner and Voyager, which was helpful when I was quarantined with Covid last summer. This was our first cruise on Navigator after many cruises on the other Regent ships. Very well maintained, excellent service by a warm, wonderful staff and crew. Just make sure you don’t reserve an aft suite. We would not hesitate to choose Navigator again.

The New Years’ celebrations on Splendor look really splendiforous. How we wish we would have had similar celebrations on Mariner’s Panama Canal cruise last year.

Just transited through HR from Cape Town to Charlotte. Terminal 5 to T3. It was very early in the morning so no crowds or lines. We were pleasantly surprised by the purple directional signs. Very clear. Still, it took us an hour, including security. Other times of day would take longer. All liquids in carryons need to be placed in a plastic bag, which are available near security.

Voyager docked at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal at the end of the Lisbon-Cape Town cruise. As previously stated, the Table Bay Hotel is within walking distance, but it’s complicated. Have a wonderful trip!

1 hour ago, pappy1022 said:

Thank you all for the clear explanations. Do you know if Regent has contracts with AA or BA from Dallas through London to Copenhagen? I guess I should investigate a first leg domestic flight to a city like NY or Chicago that has direct flights to Copenhagen. Thoughts on that idea? Pros and cons?

Last summer Regent booked us on a nonstop Delta flight, Copenhagen to Atlanta. Regent has frequently booked us on American nonstops, when available, from Charlotte. I think there’s a good chance, if a nonstop exists from Dallas to Copenhagen, you could request from Regent. Probably would have to pay deviation.

We leave Thursday also. Charlotte-Munich-Lisbon. See you onboard. Safe traveling to everyone. Jan & Dave

Mr. Fudge, I have enjoyed your reports very much! We will be boarding Voyager November 12. Hopefully, the same wonderful crew will still be onboard. Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience.

Briar14 here, yes, I empathize greatly! Happened to us this summer on Navigator where Gilly, I and our husbands had great plans for a wonderful cruise. We also received excellent medical care. We were able to enjoy the last 10 days with Gilly and her Hero. I sincerely wish both of you well. Your trip reports and pictures are wonderful. 

We have sailed with this TA group several times and are about to do so again. I agree with mrlevin and Rachel that most of the group will do their own thing once onboard. The last time we were with the group one party was held mid morning in the Stars Lounge. Not a busy venue at that time of day. However, if we found out an incentive group was going to be onboard, we would look for another option.

We received our documents on October 15. The one time we had a GTY suite we were notified a couple of days before sailing. Looking forward to meeting you onboard!

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this summer, Mariner, Barcelona-Istanbul with additional time in Turkey. Definitely doing the Turkish bath.Thank you for your wonderful description and for taking us along on your trip. I hope it is a wonderful one!

Good to be “home” isn’t it? Will the “A Team” still be on for the November 12, Lisbon-Cape Town trip? I hope so!

1 hour ago, cwbegg said:

Totally agree with mrlevin (Marc).  We are also on day 94 of the 94 Arctic Grand Voyage and experienced above and beyond service, food and drink.  All staff is exemplary.  It was impossible to single out a few for the Cruise Review because all went above and beyond.

We were on your cruise for one segment (Copenhagen-Amsterdam) and had a great time even after quarantining for Covid. Our 2021-22 holiday cruise on Mariner caused us to question the Regent experience, but Navigator allayed that concern. We have three more cruises reserved. Next one is Lisbon-Cape Town in November.

Same experience on Navigator, July/August. Charge for Paxlovid only medical fee. Husband and I received excellent care.

Here’s another one, Bill

Navigator, 627, 7-8/22, Briar14, Both, None, Absolutely! Great location!

We departed the Navigator on August 12 and did not experience any lapse in service. For the 20 days we were onboard, service, staff, and crew were the best we have had on 16 Regent cruises. I hope it improves for you. 

15 hours ago, carolina cruisin said:

Sad to think that some would contract covid but not report it or quarantine.  I do believe this happens however.  My DW and I became ill on a recent cruise.  We self tested and tested positive.  We reported it and spent 5 days in quarantine.  Regent treated us very well and we still had an enjoyable cruise.   I would like to think that passengers would show some respect for their fellow travelers but sadly, that is not the world we live in today.

Same thing happened to us on our recent Navigator cruise. Self tested, reported positive results, quarantined. Regent took great care of us. Enjoyed the remainder of the cruise.

58 minutes ago, Kwaj girl said:

 

WOW...if you were on Regent you (the covid-positive) would be relocated to a quarantine suite outfitted with special HEPA filters and your non-covid-positive suitemate would stay in the original suite (with daily testing and free run of the ship if constantly negative) UNLESS you decide to stay together.   Then both of you would be moved to a quarantine suite and stay put until your quarantine time is up.  We have 2 sets of friends who experienced these actions on Mariner earlier this year.

We just experienced this on Navigator. After about 8 days both of us are negative and together in our suite. Regent provided good care and clear communication concerning their Covid protocols. 

23 hours ago, asnaleah said:

It was not onboard in June. Hopefully it is now. I suggest asking your doctor which, if any, of your regular medications should be stopped while taking the Paxlovid. 

I am on Navigator now and began taking Paxlovid last night.

16 hours ago, Gilly said:

I hope that others on board right now will agree, but we think Navigator's crew is firing on all cylinders right now. We have enjoyed superlative service from so many familiar members of staff and some new to us but just as delightful. So far, though the sunshine is in short supply, Navigator is bringing its own. 

Totally agree! Even though we haven’t met many of them since either my husband or I have been in quarantine since Day 2. Regent is taking good care of us but we really really would like to enjoy our planned cruise not the quarantine cruise. A few more days to go, we hope.

19 minutes ago, BuckGood said:

Anyone know about Paul Reynolds?

On Navigator. He was at dinner tonight.