Host Dan Posted March 6, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2010 For direct access to Regent Roll Calls, follow this link! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=555 Host Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsuze Posted May 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2012 We are planning a Mediterranean Cruise in September or October. Originally booked with Oceania (no $ yet) and as we begin to cost out the airfare, and particularly shore excursions and hotel, I am amazed by the cost escalation. RSSC has "all inclusive" and my questions are: 1. if I want to deviate from RSSC air itinerary, is there a deviation fee like OC? 2. When RSSC says that it includes shore excursions, is that every shore excursion or just select ones? 3. Are all ground transfers included?. 4. Cuisine? It seems OC targets FOODIES-how does RSSC compare? 5. Who do folks like better and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare English Tim Posted May 4, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2012 We are planning a Mediterranean Cruise in September or October. Originally booked with Oceania (no $ yet) and as we begin to cost out the airfare, and particularly shore excursions and hotel, I am amazed by the cost escalation. RSSC has "all inclusive" and my questions are: 1. if I want to deviate from RSSC air itinerary, is there a deviation fee like OC? 2. When RSSC says that it includes shore excursions, is that every shore excursion or just select ones? 3. Are all ground transfers included?. 4. Cuisine? It seems OC targets FOODIES-how does RSSC compare? 5. Who do folks like better and why? Suggest you start a new thread, as you may not get many views on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Mo Deputy Posted May 16, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Our travel agent suggested Regent. Our friends all use Oceania. We're hooked on Regent. Everything is included except Canyon Ranch Spa. If you drink spirits, they offer Belvedere vodka, Makers Mark bourbon. Food is excellent. Signatures French was a s good as we've had anywhere in the world. Excursions were included and perfect. Just can't say enough. And business class airfare is usually $999 pp r/t...great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanv Posted July 9, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks, was looking for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Snowblower Posted August 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2012 For direct access to Regent Roll Calls, follow this link! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=555 Host Dan Or, save a click and follow one of these links instead: Mariner Roll Calls Navigator Roll Cals Voyager Roll Calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judyumcer@aol.com Posted May 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 17, 2013 They do charge for some shore excursions. Food is wonderful on both lines. Regent has gotten very expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda7cart Posted May 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I also could not afford the Mariner last year... But my relatives were lucky to try the Signatures French- they talked about this amaizing cuisine for hours :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Mo Deputy Posted July 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2013 We were on Mariner in March and thought it needed some touching-up. does anyone know if Regent has replaced or at least shampooed the carpets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarin2go Posted November 17, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2013 We were on Mariner in March and thought it needed some touching-up. does anyone know if Regent has replaced or at least shampooed the carpets? Apparently the carpets are not stained and are cleaned regularly but the problem is known in the trade as 'shading' - it is caused by the way the carpet was woven and the way the light catches the surface. Or at least that is how it was explained to me! ;) Anyway, the Voyager had the same 'problem' and the carpeting on her was replaced at last dry dock. When Mariner goes into dry dock (in March/April ISTR) the carpeting will also be replaced. If you do a search on carpets you will find plenty of 'discussion' of this issue :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted January 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The carpet going on the Mariner during dry dock is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkf Posted January 20, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2014 What does regent do if Bangkok unrest continues re highlights of Asia cruise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standiego Posted June 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2014 We are planning a Mediterranean Cruise in September or October. Originally booked with Oceania (no $ yet) and as we begin to cost out the airfare, and particularly shore excursions and hotel, I am amazed by the cost escalation. RSSC has "all inclusive" and my questions are: 1. if I want to deviate from RSSC air itinerary, is there a deviation fee like OC? 2. When RSSC says that it includes shore excursions, is that every shore excursion or just select ones? 3. Are all ground transfers included?. 4. Cuisine? It seems OC targets FOODIES-how does RSSC compare? 5. Who do folks like better and why? There is a fee deviate both side of cruise Yes, every port has a free excursion; higher class cabins can elect to pay for additional excursion but not required Yes, depending on cabin class Not been on Oceania but will stay with RSS ALL inclusive is better with RSS than Oceania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standiego Posted June 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2014 They do charge for some shore excursions. Food is wonderful on both lines. Regent has gotten very expensive! When comparing ALL inclusive with other non inclusive lines, the overall cost is a wash. Hotel, air fare, tips, beverages EVERYTHING except Spa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toru Posted January 2, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We did comparisons down to thee penny in 2008 and, as you say, it's a wash... actually Regent was less for 23 days than Oceania for 21 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) We are planning a Mediterranean Cruise in September or October. Originally booked with Oceania (no $ yet) and as we begin to cost out the airfare, and particularly shore excursions and hotel, I am amazed by the cost escalation. RSSC has "all inclusive" and my questions are: 1. if I want to deviate from RSSC air itinerary, is there a deviation fee like OC? 2. When RSSC says that it includes shore excursions, is that every shore excursion or just select ones? 3. Are all ground transfers included?. 4. Cuisine? It seems OC targets FOODIES-how does RSSC compare? 5. Who do folks like better and why? We are Regent customers that have also sailed on Oceania twice (the Riviera - would not sail on the older ships). I'll try to answer your questions: 1. If you want to deviate air, the fee is the same as Oceania. 2. Most, but not all, excursions are included. 3. Ground transfers are included if you use Regent air. 4. Food is subjective and therefore, what I think may not be what you think. IMO, the food in Jacques and Red Ginger is better than on Regent. Polo and Prime 7 are about equal. IMO, Terrace Café has a lot more choices but the quality is simply not there. My experiences in the Terrace Café has been mediocre to poor. The GDR on Oceania is way below Compass Rose on Regent. After dining there one time, we did not dine there again. The "why" ........ well, firstly, we do not want to buy a alcohol package or sign for drinks. Also, Oceania strictly measures drinks while the drinks on Regent (included) can be as strong or as weak as you want. Sometimes I prefer weak drinks since I can have as many as I want. Lastly, and this could cause people to become upset....... the passengers on Regent are a step above those on Oceania. This is not meant as a slam against anyone. Oceania tends to draw Princess, HAL and Celebrity customers. This is their introduction to "luxury lite". Regent has some of the same customers but usually they are from the upper suites on the cruise lines that I have named. Lest you think that Regent customers are snobs - this could not be further from the truth. We are comfortable with the level we are at and enjoy the inclusiveness of Regent. On the other hand, many long time Regent cruisers (myself included) do not like included excursions because passengers seem to feel that they should book as many "free" excursions as possible. This leads to some ports having very crowded excursions. The only reason that we have sailed on Oceania is to experience their top suites. I doubt if we will return to Oceania as we are too happy with Regent. Hope this helps:) P.S. It is VERY important to start a new thread since things change. A thread from 2010 has little to no information that is valid in 2015. Edited October 15, 2015 by Travelcat2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonar Posted October 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Is there a reason you answered a question posted 3-1/2 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted October 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Pity that Roll Calls for Explorer, Splendor and Voyager do not appear to have been migrated to this new version of CC. When can we expect to see them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted October 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 16, 2018 25 minutes ago, flossie009 said: Pity that Roll Calls for Explorer, Splendor and Voyager do not appear to have been migrated to this new version of CC. When can we expect to see them? Sorry, I can see them now - operator error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 16, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Actually, Roll Calls for Explorer and Splendor do not appear (the content - not the title). And, I have already reported this on the board we are suppose to post errors and problems https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/861-report-bugs-glitches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeTraveler Posted October 16, 2018 #21 Share Posted October 16, 2018 54 minutes ago, Travelcat2 said: Actually, Roll Calls for Explorer and Splendor do not appear (the content - not the title). And, I have already reported this on the board we are suppose to post errors and problems https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/861-report-bugs-glitches/ TC, when I try to go to our roll call on the Voyager, all I get is an "Under construction" notice. So, for now, we cannot access our roll call for the TA. I was trying to get there because there seems to be some confusion on RSSC's Facebook Social page regarding the location of the get together after the muster drill (I had thought we were going to try to get together in the Observation Lounge, but someone posted there that it was in the Horizons Lounge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 16, 2018 #22 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TahoeTraveler said: TC, when I try to go to our roll call on the Voyager, all I get is an "Under construction" notice. So, for now, we cannot access our roll call for the TA. I was trying to get there because there seems to be some confusion on RSSC's Facebook Social page regarding the location of the get together after the muster drill (I had thought we were going to try to get together in the Observation Lounge, but someone posted there that it was in the Horizons Lounge). I didn't try to get into our Roll Call. Agree that there is suddenly confusion about where the Meet and Greet will be. I also thought that it was in the Observation Lounge - after muster. As long as we are all in agreement as to where it is, I'll be happy! 9 minutes ago, TahoeTraveler said: TC, when I try to go to our roll call on the Voyager, all I get is an "Under construction" notice. So, for now, we cannot access our roll call for the TA. I was trying to get there because there seems to be some confusion on RSSC's Facebook Social page regarding the location of the get together after the muster drill (I had thought we were going to try to get together in the Observation Lounge, but someone posted there that it was in the Horizons Lounge). Not sure why your post is duplicated. I quoted you under your post above but you can't tell what you posted and what I posted. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that the Voyager Roll Call board is working. I made a quick post there. Edited October 16, 2018 by Travelcat2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeTraveler Posted October 16, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Travelcat2 said: None of this is working!!! I hit the quote button for your post, TC, and it doesn't look like it is coming up correctly. Anyway, I will check for the roll call again. And I'd prefer the Meet and Greet to be in the Observation Lounge, but like you, I'm happy regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 16, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, TahoeTraveler said: None of this is working!!! I hit the quote button for your post, TC, and it doesn't look like it is coming up correctly. Anyway, I will check for the roll call again. And I'd prefer the Meet and Greet to be in the Observation Lounge, but like you, I'm happy regardless! When I pressed "Quote" your original post comes up and then it is duplicated below in a box. Very strange. Anyway, at least two of us are here and we'll get this figured out (positive thinking):-) P.S. Sorry but I don't know how to suppress my signature anymore so it just keeps showing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeTraveler Posted October 16, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Travelcat2 said: When I pressed "Quote" your original post comes up and then it is duplicated below in a box. Very strange. Anyway, at least two of us are here and we'll get this figured out (positive thinking):-) P.S. Sorry but I don't know how to suppress my signature anymore so it just keeps showing up. And I don't see your signature!!! I am so confused!!! But the roll call is definitely working, so it's a start!!! And I just noticed that our profile picture is now super blurry, but I can't find anywhere to change it. What a mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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