Voyager October Cruise

[howiefrommd]

1. For the first time, Regent is unable to provide a (included) hotel stay pre-cruise.  They are saying lack of availability.  I have not had this happen to me before and was wondering I am getting misinformation?

 

2. The cruise ends in Monte Carlo and the Regent flights are out of Nice.  At this point (I am doing an air deviation) I am scheduled for a 12 noon flight.  DO you think that will be enough time?  

 

Thanks in advance.  Howie

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

1- haven’t heard that before. 
2- I do not think you have enough time. Really cutting it close. Travel time from Monte Carlo to airport at least one hour. 

[howiefrommd]

Decided to call customer service (after my TA call) and customer service said that this is happening more frequently.  Of course they provided a credit, but the credit is certainly not worth the additional hassles.  

 

Unfortunately, looking at schedules, if I do not take the 12 noon flight, will have to wait another day.  

 

Isn't travel such a joy lol

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

1 hour ago, howiefrommd said:

Decided to call customer service (after my TA call) and customer service said that this is happening more frequently.  Of course they provided a credit, but the credit is certainly not worth the additional hassles.  

 

Unfortunately, looking at schedules, if I do not take the 12 noon flight, will have to wait another day.  

 

Isn't travel such a joy 

 

perhaps you should consider going to Nice and do an overnight stay in one of the beachfront hotels. Do the same flight the next day. 
BTW… what city is your pre-cruise in? 
 

Edited February 4, 2022 by Bellaggio Cruisers

[GOARMY]

Well, this is a "First" for a Concierge booking--and not in a good way. 

 

Am waiting to learn where that pre-cruise city is.  Echo comments in earlier postings.  Your worry about making same-day post-cruise flight out of Nice will put a pall on the cruise experience while still on that segment.  Based on a past experience several years ago at Monte Carlo--must plan for possibility that "stuff" will happen delaying leaving the ship.  It did for us.    

 

Remove anxiety.  Would recommend following advice provided earlier on this Thread.  Spend that first night off the ship in a nice hotel at Nice.  Great location.  

 

GOARMY!

 

 

 

Edited February 5, 2022 by GOARMY
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[howiefrommd]

16 hours ago, Bellaggio Cruisers said:

 

perhaps you should consider going to Nice and do an overnight stay in one of the beachfront hotels. Do the same flight the next day. 
BTW… what city is your pre-cruise in? 
 

That is what we have decided to do.  A colleague suggested the Le Meridien.  We have been to Monte Carlo a few times, but never Nice.

 

The pre-cruise city is Rome, so I am sure the ship leaves from Civitavecchia.

[howiefrommd]

13 hours ago, GOARMY said:

Well, this is a "First" for a Concierge booking--and not in a good way. 

 

Am waiting to learn where that pre-cruise city is.  Echo comments in earlier postings.  Your worry about making same-day post-cruise flight out of Nice will put a pall on the cruise experience while still on that segment.  Based on a past experience several years ago at Monte Carlo--must plan for possibility that "stuff" will happen delaying leaving the ship.  It did for us.    

 

Remove anxiety.  Would recommend following advice provided earlier on this Thread.  Spend that first night off the ship in a nice hotel at Nice.  Great location.  

 

GOARMY!

 

 

 

Anxiety removed lol  We have decided to stay another day.  Now I have to figure out a hotel in Rome.  Have not been there in several years.  

 

We use Blacklane (car service) frequently and they provide service to all cities I need to get to (on this trip), so that is another issue covered.   

 

 

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

Since you have been to Rome before, I have heard there is a lovely small hotel, not too far from the pier. Can’t remember the name. If you get there the day before into FCO and either stay at the airport Hilton or  do a overnight in Civitaveccia.  You can take a local taxi to the ship. 
sheila

[Medeba]

In June 2019 we stayed one night pre cruise in Civitavecchia at the Alibrandi Palace.  We would have no hesitation staying there again.  However, I would definitely look at the reviews on Trip Advisor first before making a booking.

[howiefrommd]

Just spent some time researching the hotels (appears mostly B & Bs) in Civitavecchia.  Unfortunately many of the websites are marginally working, so it is difficult to get a handle on availability.  As usual, reviews are all over the place.   Since I am not the most adventurous type, will either stay at airport or go into Rome.

 

Thanks for your help and guidance.  Howie

[cruiseluv]

I would always chose to spend at least one day pre cruise in Rome! Is budget a concern? If not, I would highly recommend the St Regis hotel. If you’re looking for something cheaper check Villa Pinciana, near Borghese gardens and Via Veneto

[howiefrommd]

6 minutes ago, cruiseluv said:

I would always chose to spend at least one day pre cruise in Rome! Is budget a concern? If not, I would highly recommend the St Regis hotel. If you’re looking for something cheaper check Villa Pinciana, near Borghese gardens and Via Veneto

Last time we were in Rome we stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, but the location was not the most convenient.  Will check out the St Regis.  Thanks so much.  Howie

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

1 hour ago, howiefrommd said:

Last time we were in Rome we stayed at the Waldorf Astoria, but the location was not the most convenient.  Will check out the St Regis.  Thanks so much.  Howie

St Regis was redone recently.. loved it before renovation. Great location, great hotel..

[RetiredandTravel]

Hassler is a nice hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps.