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Oslo to Bergen (train) Pre-Extension question
CruiserFromMaine replied to SailorPaulH's topic in Viking Ocean
We’re looking into a Viking cruise next summer leaving from Bergen, so this has all been very helpful. @PRH—i see you’re from Scarborough, we live in South Portland. Practically neighbors! -
American Queen Ceases Operations
CruiserFromMaine replied to CruiseCriticAaron's topic in American Queen Voyages
We were out for a walk tonight, just as the Ocean Navigator was leaving Portland. According to the Marine Traffic app, it’s heading to “Ocean Key, BHS” which is perhaps on the Bahamas? Here’s a photo of the ship leaving and a screenshot from the Marine Traffic app. -
A Silver Shadow Over The World - December 2023 to May 2024
CruiserFromMaine replied to mysty's topic in Silversea
I’ve enjoyed following along! Thanks @mysty! -
American Queen Ceases Operations
CruiserFromMaine replied to CruiseCriticAaron's topic in American Queen Voyages
Yes, I understand the economics but it’s a shame to see them go. We had two great cruises on the Countess, which had beautiful public areas and nice large staterooms. Oh, well… -
Live from Silver Muse - Tokyo to Seward to Vancouver - May 2024
CruiserFromMaine replied to Stickman1990's topic in Silversea
@Stickman1990 have a great cruise! -
Interesting! I wondered how we got more than one login at a time, but I wasn’t about to go to IT and ask. We are now Silver, so I guess that was it.
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I had the app on my recent Grandeur cruise. The biggest advantage was having Passages available without having to take a photo or carry around the paper copy. Also available off-ship. Nice having port agent contact off-ship too, if it’s ever needed.
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You also get a 10% discount on wine lunches.
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We didn’t even have to visit anybody—we just kept logging in. I know we had three simultaneous logins, I didn’t try for more.
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Oh, gosh—I’ve been lurking and enjoying your cruise blog and I’m so sorry to see it’s come to an end this way. I hope your husband heals quickly and you’re back cruising again!
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Wonderful cruise on the Grandeur
CruiserFromMaine replied to wingit's topic in Regent Seven Seas Cruises
I didn’t notice CR being particularly loud when we’re on just recently. As a hearing aid wearer, I tend to notice those things. I thought the music piped in was at an ok volume but sometimes the music didn’t go with the venue. Just another viewpoint for anyone reading this thread, and not disputing the observations of others. -
Well, we’re off the ship now, in Moynihan Train Hall. Disembarking was easy. (Finding a taxi was harder.) It was an excellent cruise with great dining and wonderful entertainment. We met friends for dinner in the city last night, at La Bernadin. That’s been a long-time desire of ours to dine there and it was everything we hoped for. Notably, this three Michelin Star restaurant and the Grandeur have the same level of service. That says a lot, a lot a lot, about Regent’s crew. We were very happy to find out this morning that Monique and Natasha will be with us on the Splendor in July!
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Great show on the Grandeur last night—Ignite the Night. There have been some grumbling about the production shows featuring too much Broadway or 1940-1960s music. This one was much more contemporary with great dancing and music from Styx and Bon Jovi to Bruno Mars and Walk the Moon and also featuring the incredible Regent Orchestra. Really well done!
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We had a great lunch in Prime 7 today. I had the shrimp and grits, the fried chicken, and the lemon meringue dessert. It was delicious and paired with a nice rosé we didn’t know about but heard another couple order next to us. No photos, I’m afraid. Nice breakfast in CR today too. We went to the interdenominational church service yesterday afternoon for Easter, in the theater. Photo below. That was a nice touch added by Regent. Enjoying life on Regent!
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Well, we missed the CC gathering yesterday—there another one April 4, I believe. We’re having a wonderful time as well. Treating Aruba and Bonaire as in-port sea days. Up early and hang out on the pool deck. We had dinner in La Veranda last night and thought it was very good. So far, we’ve dined in Pacific Rim, Compass Rose, Prime 7 and La Veranda. All have been excellent, although service was a little slow in Prime 7 (>2 hours). We met a wonderful couple, Ed and Judy, and had dinner with them twice already. I had a very good pre-dinner cocktail in the Observation Lounge yesterday—the Not Old Fashioned. Delicious! 🥃 Sorry, no food porn…but here is drink porn with the Not Old Fashioned.