Mr Rumor Posted July 22, 2016 Author #101 Share Posted July 22, 2016 A nice surprise was waiting for us when we returned to our room after dinner (DaveFr, thanks so much for the image-sizing help): Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 22, 2016 #102 Share Posted July 22, 2016 A nice surprise was waiting for us when we returned to our room after dinner (DaveFr, thanks so much for the image-sizing help): Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Very cool! You can wear yours and I'll wear mine in November:D It is a nice remembrance from both very special cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR Posted July 22, 2016 #103 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Is there Hendricks Gin available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR Posted July 22, 2016 #104 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Mint jelly with lamb chops?! How 1950s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundsRule Posted July 22, 2016 #105 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Any photos of the extra deep balconies? In the mocked up rooms a few months back, there were L-shaped outdoor sofas in some of the smaller suites. I haven't seen any evidence of those in recent pictures... yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted July 22, 2016 #106 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I was just rolling some change to take to the bank.....made me think....Has anyone been to the casino? Is there one? Haven't heard a thing. I know it's usually forbidden to take photos inside, but was wondering if one existed. If so, John would like to know if there's roulette. I, myself might indulge in penny or nickle slots, so you know what kind of gamblers we are....haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 22, 2016 #107 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Any photos of the extra deep balconies? In the mocked up rooms a few months back, there were L-shaped outdoor sofas in some of the smaller suites. I haven't seen any evidence of those in recent pictures... yet? I do have a photo of the L-shaped outdoor sofa but it does not really show the entire balcony. Will try to remember to post it. Linda, there is a casino but we didn't step foot into it (it was super busy with all of the TA's onboard). I like where Regent placed it. When walking from CR to the theater you pass the Explorer Lounge, the Casino and the Boutique. Edited July 22, 2016 by Travelcat2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 23, 2016 #108 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Before I forget, here it is: While I'm at it, here is the $150,000 bed in the Explorer Suite ("Z", if you are reading this, you can see that I can post pictures when I'm not on the ship:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted July 23, 2016 #109 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Sorry, but I fail to understand why that bed, or any bed, would cost $150,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjflowers Posted July 23, 2016 #110 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Sorry, but I fail to understand why that bed, or any bed, would cost $150,000 Guess you have to sleep in one to find out.;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFr Posted July 23, 2016 #111 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I was just rolling some change to take to the bank.....made me think....Has anyone been to the casino? Is there one? Haven't heard a thing. I know it's usually forbidden to take photos inside, but was wondering if one existed. If so, John would like to know if there's roulette. I, myself might indulge in penny or nickle slots, so you know what kind of gamblers we are....haha! Photos 47-49 of the USA Today photos (http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2016/07/08/regent-seven-seas-explorer-photos/86798620/) show the casino. There is a roulette table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rumor Posted July 23, 2016 Author #112 Share Posted July 23, 2016 A new Regent star is born. Pacific Rim lived up to its advance billing, and more, last night. I'm still thinking this a.m. about the incredibly moist and flavor-packed Miso Black Cod I had for my entree, as well as another main course, the luscious Canadian Lobster Tempura, which I ordered instead as an appetizer (I wound up receiving the entree portion with four big wonderful chunks of lobster, but no complaints)! If it weren't for the fact I want to delve further into the amazing menu on our next visit (PR had several early evening openings available for the rest of the cruise, and we snatched one of them), I wouldn't hesitate to order them again. About a half hour into the meal, it struck me that every server in Pacific Rim is female. I remarked upon this to Dining Room Manager David as we were walking out, and he smiled, adding, "And did you notice that none of the servers are Asian? We were looking for that contrast, too." (I should add that the Maitre 'D, Maria, is also female.) We didn't get out of dinner until about 9:15, which gave us just enough time to freshen up in our room and rush down to the Constellation Theater for the first "Regent Seven Seas Cruises Presents" show, "Paradis," described in Passages as a "bawdy burlesque blend of percolating dance, steamy song styling sand audacious costumes set to a heart-throbbing beat." We had been Jean Ann Ryan troupe fans since our first Regent cruise in 2010, but, having read a good deal about NCL shows, we knew we weren't going to be disappointed by the new song/dance team. And we weren't! Strong start for the cast, big applause from the full (at least downstairs) house. I understand that each of the four singers in the cast will be performing solo in one venue or another during the course of the cruise. We don't dock in Palma de Mallorca until noon today. The "must" of the morning will be the talk by "Maiden Voyage Celebrity Speaker Terry Waite, who will be speaking on "Hostage Taking Today and Survival in Solitude." Waite dedicated a big chunk of his life as a member of the Archbishop of Canterbury's staff to aiding the freeing of hostages in Iran, Libya and Beirut, before he was captured in Beirut and held hostage himself for nearly five years. Other highlights of the day: Our excursion to "Panoramic Valldemosa" in the afternoon and the "Seven Seas Explorer Grand Deck BBQ" tonight, followed by a guest performance on the Pool Deck by a local flamenco troupe, "Cancons de la Mediterrania." A more immediate highlight: the late sleep Ginny is enjoying this morning as I write this--it has been an amazingly busy and full several days! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted July 23, 2016 #113 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Bon Voyage, Rich and Ginny -- and greetings from the other side of the Alps! Those photos of the Explorer are just wonderful. Hope the luggage arrives (ed?) and all have a wonderful time on a lovely ship! Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Soy Posted July 23, 2016 #114 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The Mariner will have the new menus and conversion to Chartreuse following drydock in the Spring of 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poss Posted July 23, 2016 #115 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I realize that the Explorer G suites are not mainly what Regent CCers are interested in seeing/hearing about, but I'd be grateful if someone is able to post photos of room and bathroom. Or point me to some website that shows such details. I search and search, but find virtually nothing but the most glamorous aspects of the new ship. The few photos I've seen of G (or even F) don't agree on how these suites really look. I'm happy for all of you who are obviously grooving over your MV. What a thrilling experience that must be! And Mr Rumor, it's very gracious of you to spend time posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rumor Posted July 23, 2016 Author #116 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Greetings from Palma de Mallorca (and a big hi to you, Gerry)! Looks like it'll be a great night for a Grand Deck BBQ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liptastic Posted July 23, 2016 #117 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Have a great evening and a nice party on deck. It's always a great evening to get on that dance floor after the delicious bbq food. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundsRule Posted July 23, 2016 #118 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Thanks Travelcat2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallship Posted July 23, 2016 #119 Share Posted July 23, 2016 So much fun to cruise along with all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLLTIDE2 Posted July 23, 2016 #120 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Is there a Deck BBQ on every cruise, or only on those of a certain length? Are they always on, for example, the fourth night? I don't remember these from my prior cruises but, granted, we haven't cruised since May 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted July 23, 2016 #121 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Is there a Deck BBQ on every cruise, or only on those of a certain length? Are they always on, for example, the fourth night? I don't remember these from my prior cruises but, granted, we haven't cruised since May 2015. Usually you have to be in port in the evening for the deck bbq to take place, and actually most cruises do not have an evening deck bbq. But they are wonderful. Rich, I am already planning my meal in the Asian restaurant . The lobster tempura is a must, but I need you to scope out some more dishes for me. I am not a fan of the miso halibut or sea bass on Oceania, so I won't be ordering that dish. It is a texture thing for me. Also, do they have a selection of interesting teas in the Asian restaurant? That was my favorite thing about the one on Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLLTIDE2 Posted July 23, 2016 #122 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) Thanks, RachelG. It makes sense to do the Deck BBQ, if at all, while in port. It does sound fun. Edited July 23, 2016 by ROLLTIDE2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rumor Posted July 23, 2016 Author #123 Share Posted July 23, 2016 On the Pool Deck BBQ dessert menu tonight: flamenco! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted July 23, 2016 #124 Share Posted July 23, 2016 All is looking great! Thank you all for the info on the casino. Probably won't use it at all, but it's nice to know it's there, if for some reason I feel like squandering the family fortune...haha! Can someone check out the champagne that served in the lounges? That would be great....and lastly, was there a block party? Love those.....! thank you all...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted July 23, 2016 #125 Share Posted July 23, 2016 WOW! Looks nice, very nice. I'm checking my booked cruises now in hopes of being in port at least one night. And thanks so much again for taking the time to post. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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