irishwitchy

The black, white and pearl thing I think was part of the 30 year’s anniversary celebrations. I just happened to have all of the stuff, but I think some folks were clued in because they had been on prior cruises that year and expected it. They really don’t do much in the way of themes. However, the Beatles and Abba parties have been around for awhile and once again, some folks have clothing that celebrates the era.

Yup, this is us. I hate the fact that so many hotel rooms only have a shower. I’m the leisurely bath person with long hair, a shower is only used if I need to wash my hair. Our two person bathtub at home is used all of the time. Hence, we will never be in a penthouse room on the newer ships!

Not overkill, two folks can get ready and not bump into each other!

I will be gold on my next cruise this year and cruised twice the last two years. I’m also 64, don’t know if they only took so many from each age group. I would think certain age groups may have different thoughts and needs that they would like to understand.

You mention Turkey, Voyager has cruises this year that start or end in Istanbul. I’m on one of them, have you heard some possible changes?

Hence, another reason to just go book your own flights, collect your mileage/points/awards and take the middle man out of the middle.

The state question was one of my dad’s favorite when I was a kid! Keep having fun.

I can put these Regent tags right next to my United Platinum tag and Marriott lifetime titanium and let everyone know how special I am. I do have those levels, but I don’t have the tags on my bags! Rather stay under that radar.

No one is usually tending the bar in Chartreuse, so we go to Prime 7 and get our drinks. We normally ask the host to get the chips for us. Like I said sometimes they have told me no, but I have asked nicely a second time and have received them a few minutes later. We may or may not be staying for dinner.

You want to order the Pommes Gaufrettes from the Chartreuse menu. They are a waffle cut potato chip and don’t come out of a bag. Get two orders, they are very good!

Right up my alley, also with some music not from 1970, but not loud enough to offend others. We really like getting a drink in Prime 7, nice and quiet. We also like to take that drink over to Chartreuse and order the potato chip thing to enjoy with the drink. We have gotten push back on getting those wonderful chips, but we have always gotten them!

Top this find, for a duck. Regent cruise last year, we take a helicopter to Whitehaven beach. I decided to pick up the little pieces of plastic on the beach as I walk. I look down and there is the perfect little rubber duck. He came home with me!

Duck, duck, goose.

I did complete the survey. I’m ok with out the airfare and transfers - we never use them. Now, if I need to sign a bar tab, I will be very unhappy. The excursions, I’m mixed about - I do like them included, but they really need to do a better job with many of them. Now, if Regent wants to hire me to research the excursions, please reach out!

Is this Mr Stanley or Mrs Tanley who is concerned about the color selection, the toe separators (which I don’t really like, I have little toes) and no drying machines(these days many places don’t have them because the polish is quick dry and some folks are concerned about the UV lights and cancer). Totally, agree on the price comment! Tanley.

The original question was how to get in, not out! Haha, would love to see the crane! Need to have a laugh sometimes .

Jump in?

Since tipping is included, just hand out stickers. Funny, I worked in tech and did have stickers on my laptop, but since I retired, I don’t really see the need for them.

You can also ask your TA, that you would like diet tonic water and Hendricks gin in your cabin. They can make a request and hopefully it is waiting for you when you get to your concierge cabin. This has always worked for us. Mind you, club soda is sometimes an issue - I have received club water, soda water, seltzer and a bunch of things that aren’t the club soda that is served in the states! Lol.

Just to add to this. If the pre hotel is the “free” night because you are staying in a concierge suite and above, and you didn’t use Regent Air - you need to do the transport from airport to hotel, yourself. I rather like this, because we avoid getting on a bus with 20 others and all piling into the hotel at the same time.

I had that issue on our last cruise at the wine luncheon, but it wasn’t a dog - it was a woman wearing lots of perfume! Just stay away from the smelly object, the ship isn’t that small.

I did this last year out of Cains. The deck chairs were covered with yuk, but we bought extra towels with us, because my husband went for the ride and his plans was to catch some sun and go on the sub. The sub was so so. I on the other hand, grabbed the stinger suit, flippers and snorkel and was the second person in the water. It was very calm that day and the colors were great. While everyone else was still trying to figure out what size to grab and/or change (wear your bathing suit, folks), I’m checking out the fish and coral. Stayed in the water for 25 minutes and got out. At that point everyone finally got in the water. Lunch was being served and we in line before everything was picked over. I will say the shrimp had to be peeled and many folks had an issue with that. (We didn’t), fried chicken I think there may have been some Indian thing, which adding the shrimp to was very good. It wasn’t the best lunch, but it was ok. I think we got a couple of drink coupons and my husband and I went back to the lounger and had a great conversation with the crusty old man working the slide (which I did). At this point everyone is getting out of the water to get lunch. Time for me to go back in! We have had better and worst excursions, but I got to see some great looking coral, fish and a turtle. I’m also a certified diver. I could have done that, but sometimes it easier to snorkel. I do remember that folks that did the excursions from Airlie were not thrilled, Cains was much better. When in Cains, we can highly recommend Prawn Stars (floating shrimp restaurant). You may see this place on a few other docks. Get the Morton Bay bugs, salmon and a bottle of sparkling wine. Pick up the Tshirt, also.

You should deal with this before you go for other reasons, before they have to cut it off of you.

Perfect, idea. Not expensive either and some of the men may be interested, unlike the needlepoint!

I actually like needlepoint, but I would love to see a paint and sip activity in the afternoon when they close down the one side of the buffet. I have suggested this numerous times, but alas we are stuck with the same activities, that have been going on for 30 years.