In summation, I realize Regent's prices are pretty steep and going up, so are the other line's prices that we frequent. But you have to say this about Frank Del Rio (FDR)'s lines. The other lines seem to not only be increasing prices but also engaging in a commensurate ratcheting down of overall cruise quality. While at the same time, Regent is enhancing over all cruise quality.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Soon after we boarded we checked out the Main Dining Room, The Compass Rose, and wondered if we were on the right ship. We weren't aware that the Mariner went through an extensive refurbishment last March. Quite a change in the MDR, not just in the general decor but with wait staff and cuisine. Special shout out for the wine pairing sommeliers. Now, don't get me wrong, the Mariner was always great, but it was now super.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
I saw more flying fish that voyage than I've seen in years.----Not to mention my sometimes twice daily hot tubs and the wonderful service from the ships pool bar.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Entertainment would be three stars except for the outstanding enrichment lectures---one of my favorite aspects of cruising, the enrichment lectures, particularly those addressing the theme of the voyage or aspects of the area of the world the cruise is taking place in like history, naturalism and geography. On this voyage we had two lecturers, Michael Scott, a botanist and historian and Lt. Colonel Bill Rothschild a NASA Rocket Scientist and engineer. Scott's presentations fit perfectly into the area of the world we voyaged but Rothschild's were very interesting as well. I think they spoke a dozen times each and I attended every single lecture, perfect attendance.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Ship tip
Regent is a so called luxury line. But don't expect too much because of the classification, some go away dissatisfied since they wanted an utopian voyage or something whimsical--- Lower your expectations.
Had an enjoyable visit in Cuba and the countryside there. Visited a coop type farm out in the rural areas, this farm paid taxes and was not government operation. Very clean with very smart and knowledgeable guides. Far ahead of the dozens and dozens of 3rd world countries we have visited before.
Quite a trip, a recent volcanic eruption had destroyed some roads so our 9 hour excursion took 10.5 with 9 hours being in a good coach on high mountain roads as we visited a Maya ruins site, 9000 foot elevation
Spent two days and one night here, more than scheduled due to a hurricane that caused us to miss Cabo San Lucas and San Diego. Drove to the top of Mount Haleakala and went over to Lahaina and took the Atlantis submarine excursion, which was outstanding. Don't know why I never tried that before during previous Maui visits.
We love Regent ships. Going on our 4th with them in February. So nice to have everything included and be thoroughly pampered. Had done mainly RCC before(7 times) and HAL And Princess once. Enjoyed them all but for us, RSS wins hands down. Worth the price.
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