captjohn

In my opinion, Regent could do a lot better. We were recently on a Seabourn cruise Los Angeles to Honolulu round-trip. I checked the Internet speed and it went from 50 to 100 Mpbs True there are approximately 450 people on board. So I can't understand the disparity.

Hi guys, for the sake of comparison, we were on a Seaborn cruise round-trip Los Angeles to Hawaii. In the beginning I had 100 MB per second then slow down to about 50 I know it depends on where you are in the world but that's what I got. JD

We have sailed Silversea once before. And did not care for the dining hour, starting so late. We are considering a Silversea cruise and wonder if any of that has changed? Seem to remember that none of the restaurants opened until 7 PM.

Thanks, J&C

We are booked from ATHENS TO ROME and on  the pre cruise " Silk Road to Baku " . We are now wondering if this is a good decision. Do any of you guys have any thoughts?

7 hours ago, boblerm said:

Our Icelandair business class flight was fine for a daytime flight, but would not recommended for overnight, as seats do not recline nearly enough. We arrived at our hotel, the Hilton Konsulat at about 11PM. I had researched dining options beforehand, and the only thing that I could find open at that hour was a hotdog stand. But Icelandair kept us well fed, so we passed.

 

Walked around Reykjavík a bit this morning.

 

 

You can tell the locals from the tourists as some are dressed for the summer, and others for the winter.

 

Took a taxi to the pier. It was only about a 10 minute  ride, but the fare was (brace yourself), two thousand nine hundred and twenty krona! 
But then I did the math, and it came out to only twenty bucks. Whew! 

 

Embarkation was easy peasy. Check in started at 11:30, and we were on the pool deck by 11:45.

Strange as it may seem, I think that my favorite part of a cruise is embarkation . We love getting our first glimpse of our ship. The feeling of first stepping on our ship is an indescribable one, so I will not try. We savor our first toast (our go to is Champagne with Grand Marnier) on the pool deck. As special as these things were prior to travel being shut down by that – which – shall-not- be – named, now it is even more so! 

 Since the resumption of travel following you – know- what,  Regent no longer requires showing up for a live muster, we just have to watch a video at home (twice), then after checking in, you go to your muster station to say hi. 
This is either
great because we don’t have to spend precious on board time with a boring old muster presentation
or
terrible, because in the event of an actual emergency, people are likely to be unprepared, and will run around like chickens with their heads cut off
or
both. 
 

Hi, we will be boarding in a week and taking the same flight from Boston. Any problems getting into Iceland ?

John

14 hours ago, Kwaj girl said:

 

The aluminum Vero bottles hold 750 ml...equivalent to a full bottle of wine.  Just don't filll to the top - you'll still have plenty in there to quench your thirst

And just how did you find out that they would hold a bottle of wine ?😀

We are currently on the Empress and getting 20 Mbps up and down- great

I would suggest trying to get a cabin on Deck 4 Midship.😀

LAX - About a half hour to the port.

Regent to get Starlink but it may take some time to get it installed on all ships.

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/information-technology/latest-adding-starlink-ncl-oceania-regent-aqua-expeditions

3 hours ago, TinCan782 said:

I was on that cruise in 2016 and IIRC the bus(s) departed Spokane early to mid-afternoon. There are several buses and passengers are assigned. We wound up on one of the later buses.

Thanks

We will be on the same cruise and wondering if anyone knows what time the bus leaves Spokane heading for the boat ?

AQSC has announced that it will add Starlink service to all its ships/boats. https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/American-Queen-Voyages-upgrading-internet-service

I know it says 50 mails but they have taken us from Southampton to LHR which is over 50 miles. The only problem we have had is connecting with a the driver at the airport on the inbound but we took a taxi and made sure to get a receipt and were reimbursed onboard.

Just to add a personal experience. We were booked and had made final payment on a Crystal cruise that was of coarse cancelled , about $ 40,000. Long story short Chase Sapphire Reserve payed us back in full ! So a vote for CSR.

6 hours ago, ssawjo said:

We have to get together and talk Arizona.  We like the Oro Valley area but rarely get down there.  See you soon.

Bill and Kahti

Yes- We only get to Tempe? Anyway give us a call when on board  our suite # 720 John & Christina

2 hours ago, ssawjo said:

We will see you in Lisbon and onboard.  We leave tonight.  Yes, it was an experience about malaria pills and yellow fever vaxes.  But really no big deal.  We are flying British Air Phoenix-London-Lisbon.  The connection in LHR is tight so timing is everything.  

 

Safe travels everyone.

 

Bill and Kathi

Hi, we leave on Thur. with what I think is the same flights as you but at least the connection is in Term 5 ! Have a good time in Lisbon. J&C

Well It looks like NCLH is following Royal Caribbean by putting Starlink equipment on a ship I guess for a trial .

https://apple.news/A2n0EcnZaRSmxijWfL7bMWw

36 minutes ago, SusieQft said:

Andy was scheduled to leave on Oct. 15.  The new CD (in training?) was on board Oct. 3-15 for orientation.  I think it is a woman, but not sure and don't know her name.

The NEW CD is Jude. Seems very nice. 

6 hours ago, tnr said:

Thank you John.  We have a gazillion Hyatt points, so it will be a good way to use a few.

terri

BINGO !!

1 hour ago, tnr said:

Captjohn, how do you arrange the parking with the Hyatt?   Call them directly?

Hi, no planning needed. Just book a room in either direction or both. When you get there ask for the " car signup " (it's on a clipboard ). The rooms are OK a little tight in the shower area. During March  (baseball training ) the price goes up so book early. Be sure to record the the hotel phone # for your return shuttle ride.

Hope this helps, John

14 hours ago, 2012_Alaska_bound said:

MJ is correct. I fly from Tucson, a non-gateway city. The fee is $250 rt. I then also pay for deviation to fly in early. Then Regent schedules me and I have to opportunity to accept the flights or have them come up with different ones. Always check my bag in Tucson and pick it up again at my destination. Well worth not driving to Phoenix for me.

I understand but you may want to re consider going to PHX. We are in Oro Valley and  it's only half an hour longer to get to PHX plus we stay at the Hyatt Place in Tempe and they let us park at no charge ( have done 30 days).To fly out of Tucson you will always change planes so at least one change and probably two and pay to park. Plus it is a boring drive over to Tempe !!

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/information-technology/royal-caribbean-group-taps-spacexs-starlink-high-speed-internet-across-entire

15 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

Capacity just raised to 80%

That explains why staff told me occupancy is going to almost full in the near fucture.

1 hour ago, mrlevin said:

Do you also see a lot of staff/officers going to cabins 665-670?

 

thanks,

 

marc

Sorry I have not gone back that far, it's around the corner. I would not worry about it they are not cruising full . This cruise about 440 next cruise 540 I am told.