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Thinking about it..... I think that maybe the Navigator appeals to a different crowd base and we are them.

We like the Navigator the most for precisely why many don't. The vibration isn't a deal breaker but more like a quirk from an older ship. It is classic and classy without all the fancy schmancy stuff that most seem to like. The crew members are always the best.

I thought that scooters were not allowed to be left in the corridors on any ship for any reason. Has something changed.

I think that Pcardad is exactly right. If anyone else follows along on the the Social board, it's plain to see that there is almost a cult like bliss with Regent. We are but a drop in the bucket in the amount of cruising we do or want to do and the $$ that is spent must be astronomical. If some of those regulars wanted something to change badly enough, I expect that it would. I also believe that if Mr. and Mrs. Blah Blah made it known that they would like a certain lounger at this time or that...it would happen. Keep in mind that the core crowd will or is slowly aging out and things can evolve and not quickly enough for some of us paying customers but I wouldn't count on anything soon and I will continue to move stuff without expecting to get thrown off the ship.

We agree with everything Pappy and Irishwitchy said. A little loud fun on vacation never hurt anyone whether it's from the pool or the shrieking and screaming at a trivia game .Read a lot of Regent travel boards. Here's some tips... always call your cabin a suite, don't use a lanyard and wear attractive shoes....unless you're old and have foot problems. This trip sounds perfect for your family. Have fun.

I get you Pappy. No Bermuda, you get Nassau instead. Perhaps another "oh well" moment.

Understanding is a good thing so I'll try to help you. Regular phone time is an included benefit for certain SSS levels or cabin classes. I would rather not take another " Oh well" approach to not receiving something I have prepaid for. I have also managed, so far, to not be connected to electronics all the time and most certainly while on vacation. That must free up time for others since we don't use this stuff. I might not (hope not) have an emergency but simply want to use the phone as I would at home and shouldn't have to explain it. We did have a semi-emergency some years ago onboard the Navigator and we did exactly as you suggested and it worked.

We had to switch this cruise to another and I'm finding the included phone topic disturbing. We use no electronics when onboard but do like the security of the included regular phone time that we're entitled to in case of anything or not. Is this a blip on this ship/ this cruise or an ongoing issue? Thanks.

I am quite sure that you're right. Is there a breaking point when the "oh well.. just sit on your cabin balcony and drink" people will have enough? What is important to some is of no interest to others. What if on your cruise there was not only no favorite bourbon onboard (no shaded deck chairs) but no bourbon onboard at all because all of the bourbon had been consumed? Would "oh well" you can just grab your favorite bottle at the next port and use that on your cabin balcony work? This ongoing problem is not a good look for the company or the type of clientele.

I don't think so.

My long time family friends own Makweti safari lodge in south Africa. Very luxe and I believe it is only around 10 guests at a time.

Were these cruise still being sold as advertised prior to the removal of the Concierge benefits?

I think yours is a brilliant idea but how would you make it work? The onboard credit sometimes becomes onerous. i would like to see your plan where upon embarkation and receipts supplied, refundable credit was immediately supplied. I also don't understand why Travel Agents should have to jump in to make nice for good customers and not everyone uses a personal Travel Agent .Please don't sell me something.....something that I actually prepay for.... and then come up with excuses.

Are the Oceania passengers causing their noro outbreaks despite the no self serve protocols? We very much love the choices on Regent.

I could be wrong but I think I remember (oddly) that the casino was open during a code red.