Straight no nonsense report from Explorer 12/20

[Pcardad]

Lines to get tested and sign in were horrific. 2.5 hours start to finish. Cooking classes cancelled. Some excursions cancelled. Premium internet slow...regular internet is worse. Good news is that it is Wonderful to be back...the crew is doing everything they can to make this a wonderful experience. If you are on the fence get off it and come back as soon as you can. Will answer any questions i can...

[docmark]

What time did you get there, to see the lines and the "waiting" ?

[Ladys Mom]

Have a wonderful cruise in spite of the obstacles

[HonTri]

2 hours ago, Pcardad said:

Lines to get tested and sign in were horrific. 2.5 hours start to finish. Cooking classes cancelled. Some excursions cancelled. Premium internet slow...regular internet is worse. Good news is that it is Wonderful to be back...the crew is doing everything they can to make this a wonderful experience. If you are on the fence get off it and come back as soon as you can. Will answer any questions i can...

We were on the Explorer Nov 15th  it was one of the fasted boarding we've experienced, ten cruises on Regent😉 

[LvnCruisin]

I hope you have a great cruise, personally can't wait for April so we can get back to cruising. But won't wish the time away so everyone else can enjoy their time at sea.

[JMARINER]

Your Speedtest results. In my experience, your 2.2M/bs down and .77 M/bs up results are quite good. When I was on the Splendor (11/11- 12/7) I would only get that good on download speed at 4 am. Most of the time the downloads were closer to 1 M/bs, or lower.

Our testing in Athens looked just as bad, but it only took about an hour or so. Not a fun way to start a cruise. Hope it gets better when you are onboard. 

 

J

[Pcardad]

Skipped first port due to wind. Everyone in great spirits possibly because of the free spirits...all is well. No masks outside...but excellent compliance inside.

[Pcardad]

Today's Premium speed test results...

 

[Aloha 1]

Thanks for the "onsite" reporting!

[Wizpharm2]

Been out of the loop for awhile…how does one qualify for premium internet…pay, cabin type, etc…

[Pcardad]

23 minutes ago, Wizpharm2 said:

Been out of the loop for awhile…how does one qualify for premium internet…pay, cabin type, etc…

Extra $10 per day...

[Pcardad]

Crew may now join guests for drinks but not for meals...

[docmark]

Pcardad , what time did you get to port when you saw the long lines and crowd? per your first photo

[Pcardad]

12 minutes ago, docmark said:

Pcardad , what time did you get to port when you saw the long lines and crowd? per your first photo

1230 give or take.....

[docmark]

Thanks

[labonnevie]

Did Explorer revert back to Green with the disembarkation/embarkation of new guests?

Are masks required in the fitness room? When using equipment (treadmills, bikes)?

Thanks for the reports and enjoy the cruise!

[Avidtravler]

The CDC has the Explorer as yellow at this moment. How many cases do you have on board now, and how is Regent dealing with the situation ?

[Pcardad]

11 hours ago, Avidtravler said:

The CDC has the Explorer as yellow at this moment. How many cases do you have on board now, and how is Regent dealing with the situation ?

None that I know of...it seems to be a carryover from last cruise. Here is this morning's internet teport...1000am on the pool deck which is fairly deserted due to adding an hour last night.

[Pcardad]

On 12/21/2021 at 9:39 PM, Avidtravler said:

The CDC has the Explorer as yellow at this moment. How many cases do you have on board now, and how is Regent dealing with the situation ?

None that I know of...it seems to be a carryover from last cruise. Here is this morning's internet teport...1000am on the pool deck which is fairly deserted due to adding an hour last night.

[Pcardad]

ZERO positive cases on Explorer as of 1pm today. Crew giving 110% to ensure safety and happiness of guests. Regent has the best employees of any cruise line!!!!!!

[labonnevie]

The CDC website appears to me to indicate that a cruise ship must have 14 days with no COVID cases and no positive tests in order to return to Green. A tall order to be sure in these times. Good luck to the Explorer in getting there. 

[RussSand]

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Edited December 24, 2021 by RussSand
Incorrect post

[loriva]

On 12/21/2021 at 9:01 PM, labonnevie said:

Are masks required in the fitness room? When using equipment (treadmills, bikes)?

I tried to post this yesterday evening, but the internet timed out during the upload.

 

Also onboard and hope Pcardad does not mind the addition to his thread.  Masks are required in the gym, just like any other public space onboard.  But compliance is not 100 percent.

 

 

[cruiseluv]

5 hours ago, loriva said:

I tried to post this yesterday evening, but the internet timed out during the upload.

 

Also onboard and hope Pcardad does not mind the addition to his thread.  Masks are required in the gym, just like any other public space onboard.  But compliance is not 100 percent.

 

 

Ridiculous, but not surprising 

[mrlevin]

Last night I lost all remaining respect for Splendor's handling of the mask mandate. It had been bad enough with regard to enforcement and even crew compliance but last night when twenty passengers are unmasked dancing and singing on dance floor I started wondering why I am being so compliant.  Why am I wearing a mask walking down an empty passageway or when I am in cabin with stewardess whilst other somewhat potentially more dangerous behavior is going on. 

I really want Regent to return to mask optional policy.

 

Marc