Regent Grandeur Now a Regent Ship

[irishwitchy]

1 hour ago, forgap said:

See above @mrlevin.   This may be Regent’s version of the “Golden Batchelor” 

But, who will run the activity?   Entertainment team or social hostess?  

I’m all in for the clothing optional! 

[GMIAC]

19 minutes ago, irishwitchy said:

I’m all in for the clothing optional! 

 

When you think about it, isn't every place clothing optional?  🤪

[Pcardad]

55 minutes ago, GMIAC said:

 

When you think about it, isn't every place clothing optional?  🤪

Azamara has charted nude cruises in the past....

[GMIAC]

Just now, Pcardad said:

Azamara has charted nude cruises in the past....

To be fair, this isn't a chartered cruise. I wonder what the poster meant about those pools. 

[Pcardad]

6 minutes ago, GMIAC said:

To be fair, this isn't a chartered cruise. I wonder what the poster meant about those pools. 

Praying it was a typo.....

[GMIAC]

2 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

Praying it was a typo.....

Unless the two on the corners are shielded from the center area, and part of the men's and women's sides of the spa? 

 

Edited November 22, 2023 by GMIAC

[mrstanley]

Would like to know the brand and wattage of the hairdryer onboard the Grandeur.

Thanks!

[Pcardad]

3 hours ago, GMIAC said:

Unless the two on the corners are shielded from the center area, and part of the men's and women's sides of the spa? 

 

You are only making it worse...🤣

[kirtihk]

12 minutes ago, Pcardad said:

You are only making it worse...🤣

Worse?!  Don’t offend Germans, please.  In Germany you are required to be without clothing in mutual sauna/steam room areas.

[forgap]

2 hours ago, kirtihk said:

Worse?!  Don’t offend Germans, please.  In Germany you are required to be without clothing in mutual sauna/steam room areas.

Really?   Why?  Not judging, just curious.

[kirtihk]

16 minutes ago, forgap said:

Really?   Why?  Not judging, just curious.

I thought (seriously) that is a common knowledge: for a proper sauna treatment body needs to be clothing free (so toxins leaving body with sweat would not be trapped), and a potential dirt from materials brings toxins to the air.  I cannot stand when people come inside of sauna room dressed in gym ware after exercising (you can smell of sweat mixing with hot air - it’s so disgusting).  Or even worse, when they bring dirty towels and shorts and trunks, put them on the bench and leave the steam room (so those who are inside are “enjoying” extra kick of aroma).  I usually throw those items out of the steam room.

 

Germany’s sauna rules are very strong about this matter.

Edited November 22, 2023 by kirtihk

[irishwitchy]

41 minutes ago, kirtihk said:

I thought (seriously) that is a common knowledge: for a proper sauna treatment body needs to be clothing free (so toxins leaving body with sweat would not be trapped), and a potential dirt from materials brings toxins to the air.  I cannot stand when people come inside of sauna room dressed in gym ware after exercising (you can smell of sweat mixing with hot air - it’s so disgusting).  Or even worse, when they bring dirty towels and shorts and trunks, put them on the bench and leave the steam room (so those who are inside are “enjoying” extra kick of aroma).  I usually throw those items out of the steam room.

 

Germany’s sauna rules are very strong about this matter.

I’m with you!  This American, loves going to a sauna in Many parts of Europe for the reasons you mention above.   I will admit the first time I was in the woman’s sauna on Splendor,  I put the towel down and was sitting there naked, before I realized that man or women could look in the window.   I really didn’t care much about that,  but I’m taking a guess that would be frown upon.  

[kirtihk]

15 minutes ago, irishwitchy said:

I’m with you!  This American, loves going to a sauna in Many parts of Europe for the reasons you mention above.   I will admit the first time I was in the woman’s sauna on Splendor,  I put the towel down and was sitting there naked, before I realized that man or women could look in the window.   I really didn’t care much about that,  but I’m taking a guess that would be frown upon.

I liked the steam room on Splendor, but sauna was just warm (about 140 F); it needs to be at least 170 F for a good experience; the best is around 190 F.

Edited November 23, 2023 by kirtihk

[bitob]

On 11/21/2023 at 3:40 PM, mrlevin said:

Elevators identical to Splendor; 5-11 aft and 3-14 forward. 

IMO insane

[GMIAC]

6 minutes ago, bitob said:

IMO insane

Why? Aren’t there no public spaces below 5 aft and above 11 forward? I guess there are just a few cabins on 12 forward,

[DeepFreeze63]

In Ajaccio, Corsica - a very nice port of call, especially on a sunny, cool November day as the only (and last of the year) cruise ship! Very French, very Napoleon - oriented , with lots of nice shops (even had "Black Friday" sales) and terrific cafes.

Ate lunch on aft deck with mountain ring as a backdrop; many peaks had some snow - postcard photo ops. Fixed seperaters (the "Tea Houses" on the Splendor} are gone; now, remotely operated, vertical blinds available for wind protection of middle tables. Banquets are gone; all tables have very nice deck chairs. Half of the tables under cover. Seem like many more tables than on Splendor.

[GMIAC]

I did our online check-in for our 12/14 sailing. S%$t just got real!    

[the_dylaness]

Pardon my ignorance but this area with the three jacuzzis- is this part of some "pay as you go" spa experience (like Persian Gardens on Celebrity) or included?

[cAPS lOCK oN]

27 minutes ago, the_dylaness said:

Pardon my ignorance but this area with the three jacuzzis- is this part of some "pay as you go" spa experience (like Persian Gardens on Celebrity) or included?

Totally included.

[Pcardad]

36 minutes ago, cAPS lOCK oN said:

Totally included.

...and NOT clothing optional.

[InsGuy3]

Could someone on board Grandeur please post the specialty restaurant menus. Thanks.

[irishwitchy]

3 hours ago, Pcardad said:

...and NOT clothing optional.

Oh,  let’s say it is!   Lol.  Where is Mr  L - he started this! 

[DeepFreeze63]

Just got a seaday as Marseille was cancelled - VERY high winds and boiling seas. Good test for a new ship. many workmen on board; focus seems to be automatic doors on Deck 11 and restroom doors.

At Thanksgiving inner last night, I had delicious turkey (light and dark), sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, terrific stuffing, and wonderful pumpkin pie. DW (a carnivore} says "Regent has upped their game on food". Have been trying many of the new courses announced in their press release/video - had a spectacular halibut entree in Chartreuse.

PS- clothing REQUIRED  on aft Spa deck BUT is optional in the Men's (and I assume Women's) special showers and saunas. 

[Scorer9]

Captain announced at 7am that Grandeur will not be calling in at Provence today due to weather conditions - it's become windy. Today will be a sea day, but will ensure we can reach Barcelona for the end of this leg of the journey.

[mrlevin]

42 minutes ago, DeepFreeze63 said:

 

PS- clothing REQUIRED  on aft Spa deck BUT is optional in the Men's (and I assume Women's) special showers and saunas. 

Jim, thanks for the clarification.  When I exited the men’s route to jacuzzis I asked the spa employee standing there if the jacuzzis were clothing optional; he said yes.  He probably thought I was asking about the saunas.