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Have just booked our first AQV trip - Columbia/Snake River. Starting in Portland. Noted that AQV does not provide transfer from airport to hotel. Any input on best options would be appreciated.
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Just Received Our Cruise Documents
carolina cruisin replied to WLVTRVLR's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
In total agreement. We discussed this very subject when we received our package for our last cruise. Was basically a waste of money/material. Perfectly ok with this new procedure. -
Special Occasions on Regent
carolina cruisin replied to LoveBora's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
We celebrated both a birthday and an anniversary on a recent cruise. If you have a butler - really easy. If not - still really not a problem. To be sure - - especially if you want a "special" dining experience just mention to maitre d" at restaurant of your choice. -
Anyone on Mariner recently?
carolina cruisin replied to symphony's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Despite delays getting to embarkation, issues with local customs, and some rough weather - we enjoyed our Nov/Dec '22 cruise on the Mariner. Experienced some very professional and personable staff throughout - especially in Compass Rose. -
Domestic flights on Regent
carolina cruisin replied to hbSchoolsOut's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
I believe, AND in my experience, is that if you book through Regent - they will do their best to get you to the ship. I had this experience recently on a South American cruise. Flights were delayed to the point that I would not make it to the ship in time. Regent was proactive and booked my on a different airline and all was good. There were severl circumstances involved in this but Regent checked on us all along the way. -
Fee to talk to Regent Custom Air Department
carolina cruisin replied to bbstx's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
I think you nailed it. After reading the message several times - it appears to me that Regent is trying to streamline things a bit. Believe if we just do our due diligence, flights can be arranged with minimal hassle. And, as you noted, they will STILL work with you if the airlines make any significant changes. -
Thoughts from Navigator (Day 3)
carolina cruisin replied to caviargal's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
To date, have only sailed on Splendor and Mariner - twice each. Have never had an issue getting into any of the dining venues. The only time I have seen a line is when a line forms waiting for Compass Rose to open. That line is quickly taken care of. Flexibility to times can help. -
The matter of the chair hog situation not being enforced is not 100% accurate. Having been on the same cruise, I do agree that chairs were hard to come by most of the time - but, the situation was being monitored. I saw a LOT of items placed on the "table" by the pool bar. Imagine it was hard to keep up but they were trying. As stated many times, different people see things in different ways and encounter different situations. Thank goodness for "difference".
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We were on this cruise (actually think it was the segment immediately after your experience) and definitely saw the loungers with items placed upon them. Fortunately did not witness the above mentioned fiasco and sorry that anyone had to endure that type of behavior. While not in the same category, did note one couple that camped out on loungers from breakfast to late afternoon. The same one every day - moving only to have lunch at a pool grill table very near their lounger. Realize that this is within the "rules" but.... it was very noticeable. Hoping you don't let this type of situation ruin the opportunity to enjoy Regent cruising in the future. Luckily for us - when we decide to stretch out for a while, we are quite content to use the chairs/lounges on our balcony.
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In our case, we were quarantined for 5 days. Prescribed paxlovid. Provided cough/cold medicine. Medical staff visited every day. Spoke with Dr. couple of times. Several Covid tests. Charged ONLY for paxlovid and insurance covered that.
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On the same cruise. We both contracted covid. Received the paxlovid - it worked quickly. We did have a minor rebound. Glad we took it. We have been reimbursed for the cost. I agree with others that we should at a minimum, continue washing our hands. Was a bit disappointed on recent cruise that very few passengers seem to be using the hand sanitizer stations available throughout the ship. Even had one "gentleman" criticize the fact that I was using the hand sanitizer. IMO we should all continue to do what we can to prevent another mass illness spreading around us.
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What does a butler do?
carolina cruisin replied to Heather White's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Just spent 3 weeks on Splendor. Celebrated an anniversary and a birthday. I will not list all of the items our butler did for us but suffice it to say he made our trip very enjoyable - couldn’t be happier. -
Had a Horizon on Mariner in Nov/Dec 2022. No issues.