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On Voyager in May. I regularly check the website and all but the largest suites are available. Just wondering if this is normal or whether we are likely to sail under capacity. Obviously anything can change at short notice. Thought the Greece/Turkey itinerary would be popular although perhaps those living in the States would prefer this itinerary in the hotter weather later into Summer, whereas we are trying to avoid the Summer heat. Anyone sailing under capacity on their cruise at the moment?

It seemed fair, like his other reviews. I think he seems to be of a similar mind to me in his outlook and expectations - neither to high nor too low so i always favour his opinion as relevant to me. Overall he was very impressed. The entertainment and daytime activities were weak but i expect that on a small ship compared to the resort type ships. He has in the past explained that the extras on other lines can make a proper all inclusive line not that much more expensive. The included tours seem to have come out particularly, well which was perhaps surprising, so looking forward to our booked included shore excursions. Look forward to his further review videos on Regent. He has booked with them again!

Same date on Voyager, Piraeus to Istanbul

Thank you for your list of initial thoughts Yankeeeclipper1. Going on our first Regent cruise in May for wedding anniversary on Voyager, chosen for its Greek intensive itinerary. Very useful tips for first time Regent cruisers. Have printed out to show my wife. Can’t wait for May!

Interesting. I was wondering what had happened to the schedule. How they can not complete a short series in consecutive weeks is beyond me!

For context just watched The Cruise, following Virgin Scarlett Lady, narrated by Sheridan Smith, currently on its second series on UK TV. Oh dear! Makes me think of Benidorm at sea. Completely cringeworthy

I wondered what had happened to the next episode but found I could download it. Really, this should have been the first episode. Much more professional. Behind the scenes with food, entertainment team. No cringing this episode. Recommended

We complained about having no free sunbeds available on Princess as they were all reserved with books and towels and they sent a member of staff who went round clearing all the unoccupied beds of personal belongings. If I encounter this on my upcoming Regent cruise I will ask someone to clear the reserved beds

Well yesterday’s programme was a bit less cringeworthy and actually gave a little bit of insight into Regent as a cruise line. Hopefully the next few shows will gradually improve and help differentiate RSSC from other cruise lines and highlight the ship, dining, shore excursions etc and move away from being a soap opera, like the first episode.

Will watch the next episode from behind a cushion.

No Greece in May. Yes, the previous series, with John was much better insight into Regent. Must be a different producer on this series. Looked like a Ghost ship.

Still looking forward to our first Regent cruise, but will not be doing any crafting.

Ha! Forgot the Origami

Oh dear. Did not portray Regent in a good light. Felt embarrassed that we had told friends to watch it given we are booked. Spent too much time focusing on trainee host and showed guests playing Bingo and Hoopla during an enforced sea day. Failed to show off the restaurant’s and bars, food etc. Friends may wonder why we are paying so much for our cruise when we could enjoy parlour games on P&O. (Have been there, done that). All too happy to join in with quizzes, lectures, cooking demonstrations etc and I am not being a snob but I hope next weeks episode highlights the things that Regent offers, above its completion. Yes I saw the Versace plates and the Oslo trip organised for the suite guests and it was impressive. Preferred the previous cruise series.