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Congratulations on your retirement. Firstly I was on Silhouette in May. A Beautiful ship we were in Aqua. We stopped by the bars after excursions and on sea days a couple of times a day and got waters or whatever other drinks we wanted. It didn’t spoil our trip whatsoever. Please don’t worry and have a lovely cruise.

Also looking for a new home so following here.

We have downgraded our CS to an SV on Apex next year. The price difference was huge. On our Beyond sailing this year the difference between a suite guarantee and an SV (when AI factored in with OBC) wasn’t huge so I went for the guarantee. Then they cut the butler role 😬.

Can I ask if there is an included wine list please that you would be able to post if not too difficult to do so. We did blind wine tasting last year, it confirmed what I suspected. I like old world wines not new.

One of our favourite holidays was staying in a villa at Santo Maris in Oia (10 minute walk to Oia) for a special birthday. The hotel was fabulous and it was Complete bliss in Oia when all ships passengers had left for the day.

I’ve just looked at my upcoming sailing on Beyond. SS are selling well, but there is a suite guarantee (which is what we have booked) so not sure if move up or actual sales. A few Aqua SS left. A lot of people don’t frequent these boards as pp said so will only find out about reduced butler service on board.

These reports are fairly damming on the new retreat experience. I’m not blaming the staff but management. While bookings are currently doing well I’m not sure they really care tbh.

Thank you. I will have a look. Had enquired for a good regent cruise offer but will take a gander now.

@ladylemondrop I’ve never thought about Fred Olsen. What’s the age roughly of passengers please? And the entertainment? Our neighbours always used to sail with them so I should have done.

Looking at Regent for next year October. Will check out Cunard as well. Already downgraded our June cruise from a CS to an SV. Shame as would have made E+ if kept CS! We are in MS this October on Beyond so I’ll report back as to changes.

Horses for courses. I love the Savoy and that type of hotel don’t find them pretentious. I’ve never stayed in a premier inn but have done a fair few travel lodges in my time. Probably why Id rather the Savoy :))

Thank you for this. Looking at cruising the Mariner in entry level next year. Love your humour. I’ll remember to pack my tote bag 😁

Thank you for this thread. We are looking at a Regent cruise on Mariner for October 2024 for a week but not impressed by the pizza. We usually sail Celebrity but all their cuts have me looking elsewhere. We were in celebrity suite on Apex last year and the bin hadn’t been emptied and there were still toiletries in a carrier bag in a drawer. I asked HK to come and collect. They cleaned again (unasked) and I got a bouquet of flowers. But it did give me pause I have to say. Im glad you are enjoying your cruise.

Yes I worry about trying Regent as to whether it will be too small for me, but more from a motion sickness perspective. The only way for me to find out is to try it. But also I remember being on Constellation and I didn’t love it as felt too small, though I loved the PS balcony. Way out of price range now unless for a very special occasion.

Thank you that’s helpful in making my mind up.

We were on Silhouette in May and tbh I preferred her to Apex. On Beyond in October so will compare.

Thank you Dh Wouldn’t switch. But I’ve downgraded us to a sunset veranda as just couldn’t justify the price for a CS. Cold weather cruise so don’t need retreat sundeck. Im happy with switch. Looking at 7 night Regent cruise for next October as a small taster. Will see if can persuade DH :))

Bumping this. Is there a way to find out which cabins have been updated on Equinox please? Last time on Equinox was in PS for dh big birthday. Now he’s retired so will be at most Aqua or SS if the deal is good. Also anyone know if sundeck is accessible as I’m limited mobility. Thank you.

I hope you are having a lovely time. It’s not somewhere I’ve stayed. I’m staying in Bath in November and I’m going to see if they do turndown if I remember by then :))

Where is that out of interest? I’m near London, savoy, langham, Landmark all offer it. Country hotels also. Was in Madrid this year, San Sebastián, Saint Jean de Luz, and all provided it. I love a turn down service, makes me feel like I’m on holiday.

Most places I stay offer twice a day service.

Great advice from @Hlitner In Limassol we have used Spanos Travel. About 16 I think to a group. In Athens we used PKTravel for a private tour to Sounion as we’ve been to Athens several times. In Israel we’ve used Moti Bar Tuv at Travel Israel for all 3 of our days on private excursions and was worth every penny. I agree with Kusadasi a guide is a must. Have a great cruise.

Obviously I had too much 🍷🍷 as I’m still convinced it was a tray or I’m thinking long back!

My worry on the smaller ships is motion sickness. The smallest ship I’ve been on m, I think was Celebrity’s Galaxy, Disney’s wonder also. If I sailed eg SB or SS or Regent anyone know how sizes compare? I’m not keen on E class but have 2 upcoming cruises on E class booked. We are starting to look around at other lines but dh is at the moment reluctant to change. But 2025 (if we do a cruise) is likely to be Princess for Panama and then Alaska if timings can work.

We cruise suites or Aqua. Next year in an SV. Price, other holidays and itinerary, dictate not just retreat or non retreat.