Pcardad Posted December 20, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2021 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... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmark Posted December 20, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2021 What time did you get there, to see the lines and the "waiting" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladys Mom Posted December 20, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Have a wonderful cruise in spite of the obstacles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonTri Posted December 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LvnCruisin Posted December 21, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMARINER Posted December 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 21, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 21, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Today's Premium speed test results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted December 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Thanks for the "onsite" reporting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizpharm2 Posted December 21, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Been out of the loop for awhile…how does one qualify for premium internet…pay, cabin type, etc… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 21, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 21, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Crew may now join guests for drinks but not for meals... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmark Posted December 21, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Pcardad , what time did you get to port when you saw the long lines and crowd? per your first photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 21, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted December 21, 2021 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmark Posted December 21, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labonnevie Posted December 22, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 22, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avidtravler Posted December 22, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 22, 2021 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 22, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted December 22, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 23, 2021 Author #19 Share Posted December 23, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted December 23, 2021 Author #20 Share Posted December 23, 2021 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!!!!!! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labonnevie Posted December 24, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussSand Posted December 24, 2021 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) Deleted Edited December 24, 2021 by RussSand Incorrect post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted December 24, 2021 #23 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted December 24, 2021 #24 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted December 24, 2021 #25 Share Posted December 24, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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