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[rocsailor]

Have sailed HAL and was very satisfieded with the rooms and the service and the crew. Our TA suggested Regent for this cruise to curcumvent South America as the cost was better with all inclusive and two for one and shore trips included. Lets hope all goes well:)

[Travelcat2]

You'll love Regent -- it's hard not to. When is your cruise? Which ship? We hear that HAL is a good cruise line -- but, luxury cruising is something you'll get used to really fast!

If you have any questions, just post them -- someone will be happy to respond.:)

[dfb]

We did this South America circumnavigation cruise on Mariner last year. It was great. RSSC did not offer that cruise in 2009. But, in 2010 it looks even better with the added Antarctica sail-by! Also, throw in the free excursions and it is a great deal. Better deal than 2008 RSSC for sure and that year HAL was also more than RSSC. I am sure it is no competition for 2010! Also, keep in mind that the next segment after you have sailed 21 nights on RSSC that you qualify for free internet and phone calls and that is worth a lot too. If you have been happy with HAL, I predict you will be thrilled with the RSSC Circle South America. Below is a link to our 2008 CSA blog. Though the itinerary is changed some, you might find it interesting. Debbie
http://circle-south-america-2008-aboard.blogspot.com/

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Sounds wonderful! I've always thought the SA circumnavigation would be a wonderful cruise, a good length! I'm sure you will love Regent. What type of room will you book?

[Dreps]

We're doing the 30-day segment from Lima to Rio, and our TA is escorting that portion of the cruise. In addition, we're doing a pre-cruise to Machu Picchu. I started a roll call on this segment on the CC Mariner Roll Call board, but it's been quiet so far. We have been on Regent many times. If you have any questions, drop me a line: dreps@comcast.net.

[dd@sea]

We did a Lima to Buenos Aires one year on Mariner. It was a wonderful trip. If you are starting in Lima, I would highly suggest a pre-cruise Peru land booked with a private agency. A minimum of 8 nights would be needed; we spent two night in Lima to adapt and see the sights, then flew to Cuzco. Our Driver and Guide met us and immediately took us to the Sacred Valley (lower elevation) for two nights and a beautiful place to be. We toured that area then were delivered to the train for the ride to Macchu Pichu area where we stayed for two nights to tour. Then trained back to Cuzco for two nights and could handle the higher elevation and site touring with ease. On our flight back to Lima, we were met by the tour company, with our ship luggage in tow. They had kept it for us while we were gone to Machu Pichu etc. Then they delivered us straight to the ship. I saw passengers from the cruise ship excursion and I felt so sorry for them as it is only two or three nights and is very difficult and physically demanding. Our choice was outstanding.
We did the same in Buenos Aires with the same agency. Went to a hotel for two nights to tour the city, then booked a two night stay to Iguassa Falls. The hotel held our cruise luggage and once again we were off with a small carry on for the Falls. Came back to the hotel in B.A. - finished loose ends and then flew home. You will enjoy this cruise and land trip if you so choose to do it.

[rocsailor]

we are sailing Ft Lauderdale to Ft Lauderdale as we live in Palm Beach so no airport pat downs, Have booked G cabin on deck 7 and hope it will be ok. On HAL we usually book on deluxe veranda but thought this cruise with RSSC we didn't need the perks. We will be on the Mariner leaving 01/10/2010.

[NCCruzQueen]

You should have no problem with a G suite on the Mariner. I am booked on deck 7 in Sept. and hear there is no bad cabin on the Mariner.

[Longhorn1]

Our upcoming cruise is a LCBleu cruise. How do you sign up for that? On board or ahead of time? Thanks.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

You need to book that well in advance because the CDB courses sell out early. You should be able to get your TA to do that, or Regent can directly--you will be billed for it, although it's cancellable up to a certain time before the cruise.

We're booked for the course in December, Rio to FLL.

[Travelcat2]

You need to book that well in advance because the CDB courses sell out early. You should be able to get your TA to do that, or Regent can directly--you will be billed for it, although it's cancellable up to a certain time before the cruise.

We're booked for the course in December, Rio to FLL.

We're doing Le Cordon Bleu in September on the Voyager. It is suppose to be a lot of fun. I'll be reporting "Life from the Voyager -- Again" -- in September:)

[TheWaywardTraveler]

Travelcat and Longhorn - you will love the LCB experience, we did and Chef Phillipe was "très drôle". Cooking in the then Latitudes galley was a blast (although a tight fit for all of us! ) I agree to sign up ASAP - there were 36 of us divided into three groups - the chef certainally earned his kibble on that trip!

[Wendy The Wanderer]

You got me wondering, if the galley has changed much with the Prime 7 change! We're booked again in December having fond memories of our course in 2006. Such a blast--only downside was all the extra food, have to pace myself this time.

[Longhorn1]

Thanks everyone. I've called Regent to "register". Looking forward to it!

[Travelcat2]

You got me wondering, if the galley has changed much with the Prime 7 change! We're booked again in December having fond memories of our course in 2006. Such a blast--only downside was all the extra food, have to pace myself this time.

Wendy, you took this course before and they used Latitudes kitchen? We've been told that we're using the Signatures kitchen. Perhaps the Prime 7 kitchen is too busy during the day to allow classes?

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Right, my memory was faulty. We did actually use Signature's galley, but used Latitudes for the course itself--the galley was tucked away between the two restaurants.