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Excursion booking opens in three days and still no PDF. Called yesterday and was told they will be out yesterday afternoon or this morning. Called again today and was told that the pdf will be sent to me (and I assume everyone else booked on the cruise) automatically when available; in twenty years I have never had the pdf sent to me automatically. I wonder what story I will be told when I call the third time. Its a long cruise and wife and I would love to research the actual options prior to bookings opening. We no longer look at the "sample" excursions online prior to pdf as we have been burned multiple times by selecting a wonderful excursion that then is not offered. End rant, Marc

That is not what you said. You said that Regent ENFORCES the dress code 99% of the time. I say that iF there is a violation Regent will not force the violator to leave/change more than 8 times in 10; and it might actually be lower. Really depends on who is the GM. Marc

Maybe 80% 🙂

If you are still interested in this itinerary, March 2026 Voyager will be going from Dubai to Rome stopping in Taormina, Amalfi Coast (Salerno), and even Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Not listed as an individual itinerary at this time but part of a Grand Voyage from Port Louis to Rome. Dubai to Rome segment will be 28 days. Here is the link to Grand Voyage itinerary: https://www.rssc.com/cruises/VOY260212C/summary?source=CruiseSearch Marc

Regent, and Radisson before them, have always chartered cruises. If, in fact, this cruise was canceled more than a year in advance there are no "deviation fees" paid and, in fact, no paid or frequent flyer airline tickets purchased. Only cost could be insurance which, as pcardad explained, can be transferred to a future trip. Now, those occasional "last minute" charters do get me angry; hopefully more than $250pp in that case. Marc

mj, you go straight to Guest Services instead of through your TA? thanks, Maarc

Thanks for the update. We have 128 nights booked on Mariner between this December and the start of the 2025 WC; hopefully we enjoy every one. We canceled the 2023 WC as we have found that we prefer the Grand Voyages 70-94 nights. I guess I should be glad that we had only ~115 full voyagers last year on Grand Arctic; the (few) events were nice. Again, thanks, Marc

Alternative location in Hamilton is Naval Dockyards but that will be indicated on itinerary if there instead of downtown Hamilton.

Definitely concur; just filled in Butler Request Form for our first cruise in PH; nothing that we haven't included in pre-cruise email request or first-day request. In fact, I feared requesting newspaper in advance thinking I might get charged for paper instead of it being free.

BBWC, do you know if many of the World Cruisers have decided to cancel their 2024 WC bookings because of the issues and lack of dry dock before 2024 WC? Marc

Our liquor bottles usually got replaced, too. I never asked and they replaced by the time I was empty.

GP et al: Let me explain: Stewards/butlers have access to champagne from the "locker" on embarkation day. After that, they need to get from another source; i.e., a bar. Some are pretty adept at begging or bargaining to get bartenders to provide them with items (both champagne and other items); others are just new or don't have the social skills. It is really amusing sitting up at pool bar in mornings and afternoons and watch the stewards and butlers come and ask for various bottles. Usually they are helped or sometimes the bar is low on particular stock so they are sent to another bar. You as guest can always get any wine or champagne at any time at any bar. I recommend that approach so you don't put your steward or butler in the middle.

Just stop by any bar and ask for a bottle to go.

And you can get more bottles whenever you want.

Which has a full bar that is staffed from 0630; a unique, and worthwhile, benefit only on Navigator.

I'm sure there are many of us here that remember that first picture with a wonderful gem in the center and with Salma Hayek and Pierce Brosnan onboard.

Better picture of iceberg threat whilst approaching Cornerbrook: https://ice-glaces.ec.gc.ca/prods/WIS28SD/20230513180000_WIS28SD_0012603808.pdf Probably best to stay away. And if you look at this picture, they are estimating one iceberg on the path to Cornerbrook: https://ice-glaces.ec.gc.ca/prods/WIS65/20230514000000_WIS65_0012604072.pdf That one iceberg could trap you in port. Marc PS Last year on Navigator Cornerbrook also was cancelled at least one time in May but we were able to make it there in June; I was able to hold up my sign "13" indicating I had now been to alll 13 Canadian Provinces and Territories.

Here is latest ice chart for Gulf of St Lawrence including Cornerbrook; make your own assessment regarding ice. https://ice-glaces.ec.gc.ca/prods/WIS28C/20230513180000_WIS28C_0012603812.pdf Here is the ice bulletin: https://iceweb1.cis.ec.gc.ca/Prod/page3.xhtml Here are the iceberg bulletins: https://iceweb1.cis.ec.gc.ca/Prod/page3.xhtml

Jennefer, the Grandeur inaugural still lists Trieste as embarkation port; will this also be moved to Fusina? Just wondering if Trieste is not a good location for a hotel night before embarkation. thanks, Marc

I agree, I didn't recognize any names except Ray; and we spent 94 nights on Navigator last year so got to know a lot of the staff.

Anchorbuoy, i thought Michael and Alessandro shared GM duties on Navigator, can you ask Norbert if one (or both) of those have moved on to other ships or companies?

That area behind Galileo's is a gem; we spent lots of time out there in both good and bad weather.

In addition to my confirmation invoice, the updated cancellation penalties can be found on rssc.com under FAQ for cancellation policies; copied in total: A 100% cancellation fee will be imposed as indicated for non-appearance. Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise or air component purchased from Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, excluding optional facilities and services fees. Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract for fees relating to the cancellation of optional facilities and services. Any refund due as indicated by the cancellation fee schedule will be made after receipt of written notice of cancellation. Cancellation notices must be in writing and received by Regent Seven Seas Cruises® no later than the day before cancellation penalties are to be assessed. Guests who cancel within the indicated periods are subject to the following per person cancellation fees. CRUISES 14 NIGHTS OR LESS For cancellations made from the date of deposit to 121 days prior to cruise sail date, an administrative fee of $100 per person for suite categories MS-H will apply. This administrative fee may be converted to a Future Cruise Credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation date and for travel any time. DAYS PRIOR TO VACATION DATE CANCELLATION AMOUNT PER PERSON CATEGORY RS MS-H Deposit Date-121 25% of fare $100* 120-91 50% of fare 15% of fare 90-61 75% of fare 50% of fare 60-31 100% of fare 75% of fare 30-0 100% of fare 100% of fare *per person administration fee CRUISES 15 NIGHTS OR MORE For cancellations made from the date of deposit to 151 days prior to cruise sail date, an administrative fee of $100 per person for suite categories MS-H will apply. This administrative fee may be converted to a Future Cruise Credit redeemable on bookings made up to 12 months after cancellation date and for travel any time. DAYS PRIOR TO VACATION DATE CANCELLATION AMOUNT PER PERSON CATEGORY RS MS-H Deposit Date-151 25% of fare $100* 150–121 50% of fare 15% of fare 120-91 75% of fare 50% of fare 90-76 100% of fare 75% of fare 75-0 100% of fare 100% of fare *per person administration fee In addition to the above cancellation policies, effective for voyages over 60 nights that begin April 1, 2025 or later, the following cancellation penalties apply: CRUISES 61 NIGHTS OR MORE DAYS PRIOR TO VACATION DATE CANCELLATION AMOUNT PER PERSON First Deposit Date-211 10% of fare in suite categories MS-HS, $500* in suite categories A-H 210-151 25% of fare 151-121 50% of fare 120-91 75% of fare 90-0 100% of fare *per person administration fee 2025 WORLD CRUISE NAVIGATE THE WORLD-AWAY IN WONDER DAYS PRIOR TO VACATION DATE CANCELLATION AMOUNT PER PERSON Deposit Date–181 10% of fare in suite categories MS-HS 180–151 25% of fare 150–121 50% of fare 120–91 75% of fare 90–0 100% of fare SEVEN SEAS GRANDEUR™ INAUGURAL SEASON November 25, 2023 through June 21, 2024. DAYS PRIOR TO VACATION DATE CANCELLATION AMOUNT PER PERSON CATEGORY RS-SS A-H Deposit Date–151 25% of fare $100* 150-121 50% of fare 15% of fare 120-91 75% of fare 50% of fare 90-76 100% of fare 75% of fare 75-0 100% of fare 100% of fare *per person administration fee

We are booked Barcelona to Sydney. A bit disappointed to learn about the $500 per person NON-REFUNDABLE (i.e., no longer a future cruise credit) cancellation penalty for the new Grand Voyages. We now have three Grand Voyages and five other cruises booked on Regent; I sure hope the market doesn't tank. 🙂

Mariner has a gap after the 2025 World Cruise in June 2025; nothing until then.