rcandkc

I have learned I will never go on a cruise on a new ship.  I will let it settle first. 

1 hour ago, SWFLAOK said:

No, you do not have a separate lounge in a Penthouse Suite. It's all one room with a curtain separation. On some of the older ships, it's the same size as the Concierge/Deluxe Veranda suites.

If you want your tea made with boiling water, I would order it from room service, or go to one of the restaurants (or lounge at tea time, or Coffee Connection at breakfast) and order it there.

What ship?  If Explorer and newer it is separate. 
 

2 hours ago, SWFLAOK said:

I would check with Regent before your cruise rather than waiting until you receive your disembarkation questionnaire a few days before you disembark.

If you arrive in Barcelona on Friday, and disembarkation is the next day, I'm sure that you've cleared customs and immigration on Friday.

If your flights were booked through Regent, they should provide you with transfers, and I would expect them to be available at 6:30 AM since you dock the night before, and I would expect them to bring your luggage to the transfer (bus or taxi) that they provide.

However, if you have booked your own flights, then you are responsible for the transfers. You might be able to pay Regent for them, since the disembarkation form that we have always receive in our cabin mentions this. Otherwise, you should be able to arrange your own transfer from the ship to the airport, and if you give offer an extra tip to your butler or room attendant to help you with the bags in the morning when you disembark, I would expect them to do so.

But as I said, the disembarkation details are left until you near the end of your cruise, and I would definitely ask for the details to be clarified before boarding so you can plan accordingly.

Personally, I would never ask our butler to help with bags for early disembarkation.  They have a very full day ahead of them and they need their sleep.  I would imagine they have a crew assigned to this situation on overnight stays. 

I’m not worried about return because we will book on ship with the disembarkation questionnaire.  Just have to deal with getting there. 
Fellow passengers are so very helpful. Thank you. 

13 hours ago, Lonedaddy said:

We booked on viator with "T & T Southampton."  Was great ride.   Had them to SH and back to LHR.

My TA suggested viatot but I was having trouble with website.  What is T & T ? I could only see lots of excursions etc. 

We booked our own air to Heathrow and hotel in Southampton for an August cruise.  We need to book our transfer.  I’ve been told viator or blacklane.  Any advice appreciated.  Thank you. 

3 hours ago, SWFLAOK said:

Good for you! But our experience says that this cannot be relied on, so plan accordingly.

Well…we all travel with more than 2 days of clothes so 2 day turn around pretty good 😀

We are on a cruise that starts in Rome 2025😳

I have found my instructions have been followed.  There is a reason they get a standing ovation when they are introduced at Crew Capers. 😀

I try to tip in local currency.  I wouldn’t want to be given foreign currency that I can’t readily spend.  If I go to MacDonalds in Texas and try to pay with Euros it would not work.  Granted some destinations readily accept dollars so no need to exchange so I try to research beforehand. 

3 hours ago, UUNetBill said:

Is smoking on balconies still a thing?  As a former smoker I'm pretty tuned into the smell of smoke and fortunately I can say I've never smelled balcony smoke in over a hundred nights on Regent.

 

(Of course, having said that I'm guaranteed to have a balcony puffer upwind from me on my next cruise...)

I have never smelt smoke while on our balcony and I can smell it a mile away.  On our first Regent cruise about 12 years ago, a young couple kept smoking on balcony.  They were warned to stop or they would be put off the ship.  Apparently, they continued one more time.  Security showed up to escort them off.  That got through to them and they were given one more chance. They behaved after that. 
This same couple was proudly showing shots of a whale they took in Juneau with a beautiful blue sky.  Juneau had been rainy all day.  It was a pic of a pic in brochure. 😜

17 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

Correct and correct. I think, if any goes, it will be Navigator and they will reuse the name for a new ship. We will know for sure when the rest of 2026 cruises are announced.

Many of us will miss the smaller guest count that Navigator has. 

1 hour ago, Mudhen said:

On the Feb Grandeur Caribbean run,

we stopped in St.Barts as well.

Didn’t know this had been an issue…

November Mariner also stopped there. I really don’t see the big deal anyway. 

Thank y’all for the info. 😀

I’m confused.  It says it cannot be combined with any other offer.  So, if you already have some obc, is it worthless?

I still love my little Navigator ❤️

Just now, rcandkc said:

 

I’m sorry, I posted in wrong spot.  I’m so very sorry to hear about your husband’s injury.   I hope you have Medjet to help you get home.  I pray for a speedy recovery. 

5 minutes ago, crusin7 said:

Good Morning Dubai!

You may notice I’ve been absent for a few days.  My husband fractured his femur and we disembarked today.  He has had multiple implants and injuries to his leg.  The Orthopedic surgeon in Dubai felt it was too difficult a procedure.  We will make the 20 plus hour flight back to LA tomorrow.  I will update you when I can.

The crew on this cruise was top notch!  The cream of the crop!  Every single one of them.  We will miss them all!

Dennis and Dodi

Gusti

Nino!  Love him!

Shameer with Dear Patrick…love him too and Ross sitting to my right.

Sweetheart Ella!

Arthur, Patrick and Nino!

 

The best GM and F&B ever!  Massimo and Nino

 

We met some great people on board.  I will definitely miss them too.  I told Patrick @MarinerLad to keep up the blog!  He had tea at the Burj!  Love to all.  Crisy 

 

Oh my! I’m so sorry.  I hope you had Medjet to help you get home.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 
 

 

 

On our first Alaska cruise which was in August, it sleeted on us at Hubbard glacier.  Gloves and hat absolutely necessary. 

We are doing Tokyo to Vancouver in 2 years …2 years😳…I’ll be following. 

How about ice?  

12 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

Or after 6PM as long as you are not in public eating/drinking areas. I.e.. You can sit on the deck with a drink and watch the stars and not be "dressed".

Very true. 

We have done 2 Aug/sept and 1 May….nope.  

Just now, Doris Banting said:

Are jeans acceptable during the daytime?

Yes until 6

53 minutes ago, crusin7 said:

Beautiful pics!