RJ2002

I can respond to my own post. Our air was finalized the same day we made our booking, which required full payment for the cruise. The flights were certainly acceptable - no crazy routings or layovers. We were anxious about what we'd end up with for a close-in booking. We're quite satisfied, and the included air was a much better deal than points (which we usually use) or cash.

We are thinking about booking a cruise which departs next month. One of the determining factors will be if we can use Regent for the air. Has anyone had any experience with a close-in booking that included air? It appears they won't include air if it is within 30 of sailing. The cruise we are considering is more than 30 days out. I've got an inquiry out to our TA as well. Thanks for any input.

Very sorry to hear this news. Feel better soon and hope your quarantine is as short as possible.

Enjoying your posts, asnaleah. Glad to hear that your onboard service is good. When Regent has things in sync, it's a very nice experience. We would have been with you on these two segments (Barcelona-Bilboa-Southampton), but sadly had to cancel about 3 weeks out. We were also to be in a PH-C, up on Deck 10. Our suite assignment was 1055, one of the suites with the wraparound balcony. Perhaps we'll experience it another time. Casablanca would have been a new port for us, and we were looking forward to calling there. Too bad the immigration experience was a mess. If you have time, can you elaborate on the issues? Leading up to the cruise, it was looking as though there were some unsold suites. By chance has anyone commented on occupancy? Continue to enjoy your cruise and please continue posting when you can!

Enjoying your posts from Explorer and the stops. Keep 'em coming. Thanks for sharing.

Yes, thanks Wes for the update. We'll miss Captain Melani as well. She was Captain on our first Regent cruise, on the Mariner. We had a starboard PH on Deck 10 forward, on the same corridor as her cabin. She always had time for a quick hello. Delightful person.

Thanks for your reports from the Mariner. Our first Regent cruise was aboard the Mariner. Fond memories. Really glad to hear that your experiences at the bars and CR have been favorable. Looking forward to more updates if time permits…. but your number one priority is to enjoy yourself!