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Glad you are having fun. Is it the same couple that walked around the Splendor, in January, without masks? She demanded that as long as they a drink in their hands they can walk anywhere??!! Oh and the husband never said a word ! We are on the Mariner on Oct. 23rd. Please don't drink all the vodka. And also leave us some food too!!

We sail on the Mariner at the end of the month and received the latest Regent protocols concerning covid. They are simple and after two sailings on the Splendor earlier this year, the new rules are wonderful for us vaccinated folks. Now Regent realized that money talks, so although they state you don't need testing prior to arrival, here is what they require: Please note: Regent Seven Seas Cruises will only assist with compensation for trip interruption due to a positive COVID-19 test resulting in on-board quarantine, that is not covered by their travel insurance, if the guest provides proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result from a registered test provider taken within 3 days of embarkation travel date. Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result taken within 3 days of embarkation date must show guest name, guest date of birth, name of test provider, test provider’s contact details, test result and date the test was taken in order to be eligible.

We have enjoyed 300+ days on the various Regent ships. We have also sailed on Cunard, Silverseas, Oceania, Azamara, HAL, Princess & Seabourn. We look at the itinerary first then see which is sailing to our chosen itinerary. We have come to the conclusion that Regent is the best of the best with its all inclusive pricing, ship decor, itineraries & crew. Oh the crew are over the top the best. This year we sailed on the Splendor in Jan. & for the crossing in April. We plan on doing the Mariner in Oct. and the Navigator for 3 back to back in Jan. 2023. And a wow trip next Nov. Istanbul to Dubai. We sailed Croatia to Rome in Apr/May this yr. on Silverseas Dawn, their new ship and advertised "luxury". But definitely not at all "luxury". Seabourn comes close to Luxury but for us, only Regent Seven Seas knows what luxury means and delivers a Wow every time. So no more attempts with other companies. We will only sail we Regent now. They are worth every penny.

We were on the QM2 for the 14 day, Caribbean cruise and the Boardwalk Cafe was never open. We were told, not enough staff. Tried room service only once. After a 1 hr. wait, I called to ask how much longer for our breakfast and we were told maybe another 1/2 hr but may be longer. We went to the dining room. We also found out that , If you have a balcony, the dripping rust is not conducive to eating, drinking and/or just sitting. The maintenance of the QM2 is deplorable. Masks are the least of your worries while onboard.