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Thank you for this. Looking at cruising the Mariner in entry level next year. Love your humour. I’ll remember to pack my tote bag 😁

Thank you for this thread. We are looking at a Regent cruise on Mariner for October 2024 for a week but not impressed by the pizza. We usually sail Celebrity but all their cuts have me looking elsewhere. We were in celebrity suite on Apex last year and the bin hadn’t been emptied and there were still toiletries in a carrier bag in a drawer. I asked HK to come and collect. They cleaned again (unasked) and I got a bouquet of flowers. But it did give me pause I have to say. Im glad you are enjoying your cruise.

Yes I worry about trying Regent as to whether it will be too small for me, but more from a motion sickness perspective. The only way for me to find out is to try it. But also I remember being on Constellation and I didn’t love it as felt too small, though I loved the PS balcony. Way out of price range now unless for a very special occasion.

Thank you that’s helpful in making my mind up.

We were on Silhouette in May and tbh I preferred her to Apex. On Beyond in October so will compare.

Thank you Dh Wouldn’t switch. But I’ve downgraded us to a sunset veranda as just couldn’t justify the price for a CS. Cold weather cruise so don’t need retreat sundeck. Im happy with switch. Looking at 7 night Regent cruise for next October as a small taster. Will see if can persuade DH :))

Bumping this. Is there a way to find out which cabins have been updated on Equinox please? Last time on Equinox was in PS for dh big birthday. Now he’s retired so will be at most Aqua or SS if the deal is good. Also anyone know if sundeck is accessible as I’m limited mobility. Thank you.

I hope you are having a lovely time. It’s not somewhere I’ve stayed. I’m staying in Bath in November and I’m going to see if they do turndown if I remember by then :))

Where is that out of interest? I’m near London, savoy, langham, Landmark all offer it. Country hotels also. Was in Madrid this year, San Sebastián, Saint Jean de Luz, and all provided it. I love a turn down service, makes me feel like I’m on holiday.

Most places I stay offer twice a day service.

Great advice from @Hlitner In Limassol we have used Spanos Travel. About 16 I think to a group. In Athens we used PKTravel for a private tour to Sounion as we’ve been to Athens several times. In Israel we’ve used Moti Bar Tuv at Travel Israel for all 3 of our days on private excursions and was worth every penny. I agree with Kusadasi a guide is a must. Have a great cruise.

Obviously I had too much 🍷🍷 as I’m still convinced it was a tray or I’m thinking long back!

My worry on the smaller ships is motion sickness. The smallest ship I’ve been on m, I think was Celebrity’s Galaxy, Disney’s wonder also. If I sailed eg SB or SS or Regent anyone know how sizes compare? I’m not keen on E class but have 2 upcoming cruises on E class booked. We are starting to look around at other lines but dh is at the moment reluctant to change. But 2025 (if we do a cruise) is likely to be Princess for Panama and then Alaska if timings can work.

We cruise suites or Aqua. Next year in an SV. Price, other holidays and itinerary, dictate not just retreat or non retreat.

@MamaFej Celebrity need hire you. Your posts are always measured & talk sense. Something X seems to have forgotten about.

There isn’t one. Which I still find odd. We went to the OVC. It wasn’t too bad but not a great relaxing experience trying to find a seat with my tray balanced in one hand (I use a walking stick).

I was in Aqua last year and got my own water, it was a tad annoying having to think ahead but I dealt with it. When I’m in my CS or SS that I’ve paid considerably £1000’s more for, sorry but it’s going to annoy me. First world problem? Possibly. But for the price I’ve paid, it should be luxury. I don’t cruise a lot but it’s making me think where I’ll cruise next time for certain. Edit: we always tip extra and saw that as a bonus & tipped a bit more accordingly and didn’t really stress about it. We will now have to factor in an additional amount and probably will stress that we are tipping an appropriate amount.

I’m definitely starting to look around more. We only cruise occasionally as dh isn’t keen.

And to you:))) We are on Beyond in October in a suite guarantee so again I’m happy with the bargain. Had the cuts taken place I may not be but determined to make the most of it. At the current prices & changes maybe last time in retreat!

Speciality restaurants, we’ve booked 2 nights at fine cut and a night at Eden. Have done Little Chef - was ok but wouldn’t repeat. We’ve an overnight in Copenhagen so will find a good restaurant there for dinner. If it wasn’t for IV we would have booked Aqua from the get go.

It all looks messy to me especially for the retreat. We are downgrading our Apex cruise next year from a CS to a SV. I actually don’t mind - it’s Scandinavia so don’t really need the retreat sundeck. It’s also just under £20,000, no mini bar included (?), possibly no tips and too many changes. I may/ May not be happier with my SV but I added classic AI so will be under £7000. Dh doesn’t like lounge anyway and I’ve added SR to our bookings. Think we will be fine!

I’d have thought the one thing that should be included is gratuities as taking that away will affect the staff. We tip extra as saw the extra we gave as a bonus. Wonder how the staff feel.

It’s all so confusing. I don’t try and plan a holiday to end up confused. Another thread that will probably be deleted as well.

No sausages on a Southampton sailing - I’m surprised if there wasn’t a riot tbh!

Night and day. Night and day. No comparison.