Thinking About a Regent Seven Seas Cruise? Our Full Experience Review

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In December 2022 and January 2023, we sailed on the Regent Seven Seas Splendor for a "Christmas on the Canal" 16-night voyage that took us from Miami to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal. Our cruise was a multi-generational family affair. We all had a great time, though after the cruise we debated whether Regent was the right cruise line for everyone. So in this video we share our full experience aboard "the world's most luxurious cruise line," Regent Seven Seas, and their newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor.
Whether you're new to cruising or a seasoned cruiser who is considering upgrading to the luxury/ultra-luxury category, we're here to help you answer the question: Is Regent Seven Seas the right cruise line for you?
This full experience review video provides an in-depth comprehensive assessment of our time aboard this ultra-luxury cruise ship. We discuss the facilities, service, food, excursions, entertainment and activities, and much, much more. This video is a longer one, and below are some chapter markings if you wish like to skip ahead.
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KEY MOMENTS:
Introduction: 00:00-02:35
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Overview: 02:35-05:01
All-Inclusive Fares: 05:01-08:07
Splendor Facilities and Design: 08:07-14:24
Splendor Cabins: 14:24-15:57
Onboard Entertainment and Activities: 15:57-32:36
Free Unlimited Shore Excursion Program: 32:36-43:59
Food and Dining: 43:59-49:39
Service: 49:39-53:03
Conclusion: 53:03-54:31
We've produced a series of videos about our time aboard the Seven Seas Splendor. Please check out these other videos in this Regent Seven Seas playlist:
• Regent Seven Seas Sple...
For our comprehensive SPLENDOR SHIP TOUR, click this link:
• Regent Seven Seas Sple...
For our SPLENDOR SUITE CABIN TOUR, check this out:
• Inside a Cabin on Worl...
Want to know everything about the FOOD AND DINING?:
• 16 Days of Luxury 5-ST...
Or ride along on our very special PANAMA CANAL transit on Christmas Day 2022:
• Cruising the PANAMA CA...
And follow us as we board the Splendor on our EMBARKATION DAY:
• We Boarded the World's...
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@markmcdaniel3572 Год назад

Good summary. I have watched most of your videos and appreciate the work that you do. I have a pretty good idea just how much time it takes, so thanks for investing so much time into helping us understand in detail the top end of the cruise market. Regards.

@callingallports Год назад

Thank you so much for watching, and your kind comments! We really appreciate your feedback.

@stevanc2790 3 месяца назад

Superb ship. Fabulous professional staff and scrumptious food 24/7. REGENT have a loyal audience & we love them ( R class ships ) & would always recommend them.

@nildamager1649 8 месяцев назад

We love Regent. Traveled many times with them

@callingallports 8 месяцев назад

It’s a special line.

@trainattendant5810 Год назад

Hi Andrew & Diana! Your videos are so enjoyable with your perspectives & honesty. I appreciate how you obviously have a deep understanding of the cruise industry. Although I'm head over heels with Viking Ocean, Regent is on my bucket list. What I look for is overall quality of service, dining, ship design, crew, & attention to detail. A relaxed onboard experience with minimal gratuitous noise & obnoxious onboard revenue production. As I live for sea days, longer trans-Atlantic crossings are the best to enjoy the ship as the destination. The Scandinavian Modern interiors of Viking Ocean, with most rooms of floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to sea are more to my taste than Seven Seas Explorer/Splendor. The vibe aboard Viking is decidedly chill, casual, yet sophisticated. I'm sorry about your experience with shorex & the hotel manager, yet surprisingly this isn't a rare occasion. Seems that the service crew are held to a higher standard of guest interaction while front desk can be snotty. I did a back-to-back aboard Viking during the Bermuda season of 2021 & had two different hotel directors for each cruise. It was interesting to see the stark contrast to their style & demeanor & how that affects the crew. First cruise the HD couldn't have been friendlier & engaging, like the ships momma if you will. On the second cruise the HD was movie star handsome, yet cold as ice & very full of himself. As another subscriber mentioned, I also send a letter to corporate after each cruise to praise the individual crew who were exceptional & mention my displeasure of the things that need work. Keep your delightful approach to cruise content coming! I

@callingallports Год назад

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are trying to figure out a time to try Viking Ocean, but are certainly looking forward to our river cruise next week. And we also love the Scandinavian design, the sleek minimalist approach is something we love. We, too, love sea days and try to pick cruises that have multiple in one sailing. We love having time to relax, look out at the beautiful ocean, and just enjoy all the ship as to offer. And yes, it is funny how hotel directors can vary within an organization. Some people are born to be front of house. It's a great skill and I really admire those who do it well. Thanks for watching!

@saris9487 5 месяцев назад

Very informative. Open and honest review.

@callingallports 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@lesleywaghorn1627 Год назад

You are hitting it out of the ballpark with your videos. Love your mix of pragmatic analysis with visuals for context. Not having been on either at this stage😂 I think Oceania will be more for us so looking forward to your comparison. Thanks for a great video😊

@callingallports Год назад

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We are hoping to get the Oceania videos as soon as we return from our river cruise in August. But we have become big Oceania fans and are looking forward to sharing our views with everyone.

@nildamager1649 10 месяцев назад

We have traveled on REGENT Splendor many times. Scheduled for the newest one

@nkdgolf 11 месяцев назад

Having been on many RSS cruises I never expect EVERYTHING to be exceptional. There are simply too many variables. I do expect when I have an issue or problem that it be addressed and resolved when possible. I have found that to be true on EVERY Regent trip we have taken. We have also never experienced any thing but 110% exceptional service. Sorry you didn’t experience that.

@l.a.rivasesq.8841 2 месяца назад

I’ve watched a couple of your other videos and never subscribed. This video was very good and I have now subscribed. Keep it up!

@callingallports 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!

@noellepomeroy9056 10 месяцев назад

What a fantastixly thorough video! I watched the entire thing as I was considering taking the ship to Iceland with my husband and two teens. I dont think this is the right experience for us so THANK YOU for the wonderful info.

@callingallports 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and your comments! Although the teens we traveled with enjoyed Regent (they liked being pampered), they were looking for a bit more. What other cruise lines have you considered for your Iceland cruise?

@claudiahansen4938 4 месяца назад

More like Las Vegas, baby!! Great review.

@callingallports 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@wynball1491 10 месяцев назад

Sorry, but I have been on 3 Regent cruises and the hamburgers at the pool grill are excellent. I tasted no mediocre food anywhere on the ships.

@callingallports 10 месяцев назад

That’s great that you had different food experiences than what we encountered. But we stand by our pool grill burger view. We have had amazing burgers on other cruise lines, far superior to what Regent offers. So when we are back on Regent, we will just order something other than burgers. Thanks for watching and offering your perspective. It is appreciated.

@warrenwolf4690 Год назад

I agree. I was always taught and as an avid watcher of the Lawrence Welk show, that the difference between a band and an orchestra is the string section; violins, violas, cello and bass.

@callingallports Год назад

Yes, an orchestra in our minds is very specific. And Lawrence Welk was wunnerful, wunnerful! Simply one of a kind. Thanks for watching, Warren!

@Ivehadenuff 14 дней назад

I’m soon going on a Regent cruise. My sister loved them.

@callingallports 14 дней назад

Fantastic! What ship? Which itinerary?

@healinginfluence 23 дня назад

Great video.

@callingallports 20 дней назад

Thanks!

@claudiahansen4938 4 месяца назад

Outstanding coverage, very helpful. I've only cruised on 200 passenger Pearl Mist and once in R. Caribbean in Alaska, which I didn't like.. Loved the small casual ship Pearl Mist . Port focus and lectures. Willing to pay a lot extra for very fine food. Don't care for games, gambling or entertainment. Maybe I should look at Windstar or Viking or Ponant?

@callingallports 4 месяца назад

Thanks you so much for your lovely comments! If you love small and casual, with a focus on ports, we would highly recommend Windstar. And with the James Beard partnership, you're bound to get some tasty food. Do you have a particular location in mind for a future cruise?

@claudiahansen4938 4 месяца назад

@@callingallports that sounds like good advice. We just moved near Tampa, so I would like to visit Central America, Cartagena, Panama, and some of the smaller .Caribbean islands to start with. Also very interested in. Madeira and Canary Islands.

@callingallports 3 месяца назад

Great spots to check out!

@claudiahansen4938 3 месяца назад

@@callingallports thanks!

@bonnielipner5111 6 месяцев назад

To start let me mention, I was on the exact cruise last year, in fact with you. We have traveled on almost all RSSC ships and in most cases multiple times. We find the Splendor exactly that.. A Splendor! We choose RSSC to be with like people.. our age, with the same needs and desires as we enjoy. What drew me to RSSC originally was the size of the ship, and the ratio of guests to help. I travel to see the world, and for the most part cruises are a "cliff notes" of areas we stop at. Regent, as with ALL cruise lines, has a few areas where you must take the extra step when something is less than expected, but I have always been happy with the outcome. All inclusive means just that, and RSSC in most cases fills that bill. We have been in foreign countries where they can't necessarily control the tour outcome.. but they stand behind their offerings. Since we have travelled on so many cruises, we do run across staff that we know.. but everyone gets the same treatment and that's evident in the attitude of all staff. We have done the comparing of other lines, Crystal, Oceania, Princess (in earlier years) and always choose Regent. We look forward to our upcoming trip on the Grandeur, and highly recommend this line for this type of person who wants Luxury, and is in this age group.

@callingallports 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment. And I'm pleased that you did not encounter the same communication challenges our family did during the 2-week voyage. Overall, the cruise was splendid. But it was unfortunate that even the cruisers in our group that hold elite status with Regent were blamed for things that happened on the ship, on excursions... Sure, the less than ideal customer service we received may not stop us from sailing on Regent in the future. It will, however, stick in our mind when we board a Regent ship next.

@danbyrne2914 4 месяца назад

Sorry you did not take to Sette Mari, we really loved it on our Splendor cruise. We loved the no reservations bit and the arrangement the Restaurant manager had with the Observation bar, where we went off to the bar, had a pre dinner drink and when our table was ready the manager phoned over and the bar manager came and told us. Very relaxed arrangement rather than standing in line on some other ships. The food for dinner in Sette Mari was always great for us and we ate there 3 times on an 11 night cruise. We had the best shore excursion ever on Regent in Skjolden Norway, a rib boat tour with 16 guests and a fantastic rib driver/guide/entertainer etc. He showed us all the sites, his farm, his brothers farm etc and played everything from Greig to heavy rock on the sound system to suit the mood of what we were looking at. If you ever go to Skjolden book this excursion as it was fantastic and best of all on Regent it was included. It normally costs about $80 and if you go on another line you could book it as it is only about 10 minutes walk from the dock.

@callingallports 4 месяца назад

We were disappointed about Sette Mari, but we know every experience is different so we’ll try it again whenever we are back on board. We do appreciate the casual atmosphere, a nice change from the buffet and dining room. And good to know about the excursion in Norway. Sadly we won’t be stopping there on our Cunard Queen Anne cruise in June, but perhaps next time! Thanks for watching and your comment - greatly appreciated!

@raymondhorne9406 9 месяцев назад

We were on Splendor in April this year from Miami to Lisbon and all the staff were fantastic. We got to know them all on a personal level from the Captain, General Manager, Front desk, IT, Cruise Director, Maitre D at Compass Rose, Excursion Director, Cabin Staff, and Entertainment Staff, all friendly and on a first-name basis. The only problem was missing Ponta Delgada due to weather, but the Captain is supreme and that is all part of cruising. The many sea days give you a better opportunity to interact with the crew as opposed to a very port-intensive cruise we did on Explorer, doing the Greek islands.

@callingallports 9 месяцев назад

Glad to hear you had such an enjoyable voyage! Although we had some minor issues, we will attest that the staff aboard Splendor is top notch - especially Jorge in Compass Rose. Although we had a longer voyage of 16 days, we wish we had a few more sea days to properly get to know and enjoy the ship. We love a good sea day! Thank you so much for your comments and for watching!

@pictureretirement2953 Месяц назад

We were recently on this ship and loved it. We fall into the 'make your own fun' category and look for elegance, good food, great service and quiet spaces to relax and enjoy. Big production entertainment isn't a high priority and we tend to enjoy the atrium and lounge shows that feature a soloist or instrumental performer. I completely agree that music should exit the 50's and focus more on 70's and beyond. Regent's demographic is older, but not ancient! We are going on Silver Sea in July and can't wait to compare. Thanks for this review.

@callingallports Месяц назад

I wish a number of cruise lines would rethink music selections - so many have antiquated notions of what older cruisers would like. We've been on a nice variety of cruise lines, but no matter the ship, the crowd gets excited when 70s and 80s music is played. Would love to know your thoughts of Silversea - it's on our cruise wish list! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@shawngallacher2231 11 месяцев назад

Great video

@callingallports 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!!

@leanneneville2431 3 месяца назад

Have been on Viking, would like to see some comparisons between the two. Both are very expensive in comparison to what some people we met from the US pay. coming from Australia, we don’t get the business class airfares or as good special deals unfortunately n really enjoyed Viking❤

@callingallports 3 месяца назад

We have yet to sail on Viking, but we want to. Just trying to figure out an itinerary/fare that works for us. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it!

@paulready8897 10 месяцев назад

Nice review. The main complaints I’ve heard about is the shore excursions are not great and tour operators are not very responsible. The food is either hit or miss, no consistency. Also there have been a lot of shore side issues like getting to the ship from the included hotels. I would love to try a Regent cruise especially during Xmas time, just for all the included amenities and not being nickel and dimed like most other lines, but the food issues makes me question whether I would cruise with Regent, also your comments about guest relations and management are making me rethink going on a Regent cruise.

@callingallports 10 месяцев назад

We've heard from longtime Regent cruisers about issues they've had with shore excursions. And we certainly had some problems, but nothing on that scale. We would, however, try Regent during Christmas, just to have the experience. Although we had some complaints about the food, it was, overall, excellent. Hopefully they've sorted out the guest relations and management since our December 23 cruise. Thanks for your comments.

@bufbufhk 9 месяцев назад

Hoping to do a RSS cruise one day, currently a Celebrity loyalist but do love what the ultra luxury line offers.

@callingallports 9 месяцев назад

Regent is an amazing line, but we have been eyeing a few Celebrity cruises. In fact, Andrew will be sailing solo on Celebrity in April. What are some things he should pay attention to/look out for?

@PiaAdora Год назад

Regent is definitely not for me but I really enjoyed this very thorough review. Looking forward to hearing about Oceania.

@callingallports Год назад

Thanks so much for watching and your comment! We definitely have become big Oceania fans! We have a bit of a backlog right now, will get started on our Oceania content in early August after our Viking River Cruise next week! (Can't wait for that one!).

@GlobondFinancial 7 месяцев назад

All of your videos have convinced us that RSS is THE only cruiseline for us for all of the reasons you outline. At the same time, you also do a great job of giving RSS important constructive criticism, thereby doing all of us future passengers a huge service and helping to create loyalty to RSS forever, if they make the changed you two savvy travelers make. Thanks so much for these videos and please do about and on The Mariner! We are doing Rome to Lisbon October, 2024.

@callingallports 7 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you so very much for such a wonderful compliment! It's great to hear that our content is resonating, and also that it is being understood as it's intended: honest critique from cruisers who, ultimately, really do love the Regent experience. We were on Mariner years ago, long before we were making videos. Hopefully we'll have a chance to return to the first ship we ever cruised on!

@marccng9804 9 месяцев назад

謝謝你們的詳盡講解，我耐心耐性仔細聽，受益良多。你們讓我增添信心⋯⋯😊2024年1月5日，75歲的我，獨自在奧克蘭上RSS Explorer，環繞新西蘭和澳洲32天⋯⋯最後回到我的國家新加坡🇸🇬。

@bufbufhk 9 месяцев назад

祝你有一個愉快的假期

@marccng9804 9 месяцев назад

@@bufbufhk 謝謝你的祝福😇

@callingallports 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! You will have a wonderful time on Explorer - Regent is a wonderful cruise line for solo travelers, especially those young at heart. Enjoy your cruise! And thank you again!

@SaraSmiless 8 месяцев назад

Considered RSS because of the luxury experience, but realized the smaller size didn’t permit the variety we would like, didn’t seem a diverse mix of cruisers and the target passenger age was probably 65+. Instead did Celebrity Edge with an aqua suite with premium drink package, bought our excursions and grabbed a few specialty nights.

@callingallports 8 месяцев назад

Yes, Regent is very laid back, skews quite a bit older, and definitely isn’t for everyone. The luxury experience is fantastic, may not check all of the boxes. We like to try all the other lines to see which one suits us best - and Andrew will be on Celebrity in April. What did you like about Edge?

@SaraSmiless 8 месяцев назад

@@callingallports we loved the entertainment. I like the option of a casino, the food was not great in the buffet, but I am a picky eater. There are also 4 main restaurants and the specialty restaurants were amazing. We really liked the energy onboard. The service was great, friendly crew and staff and it was pristine.

@Ivehadenuff 14 дней назад

My sister had a wonderful vegan experience food wise on the Regent.

@callingallports 14 дней назад

So glad to hear they’ve expanded the vegan options on board - thanks for letting us know!

@prettymesmerizing 5 месяцев назад

Hmm I am a little underwhelmed with the photos. The ship doesn’t look as grand as I would have expected. Personally I am swooning over the Ritz-Carlton Yatch Collection. Now that is a cruise line I look forward to promoting and selling. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

@callingallports 5 месяцев назад

Ritz Carlton certainly looks like a gorgeous ship. We will say Regent has a very specific design style. What they consider luxury is not as minimalist or sleek as what other lines present. We love the clean lines that Ritz Carlton presents, so we are hoping to check that out eventually, but also some of the newer lines emerging. Thanks for your comment and watching!

@leocatcruises Год назад

I always write a personal letter to the hotel director, after my cruises. I will be embarking on #480 since December 1970 in September . I would certainly write corporate if I had issues with th e front desk.

@callingallports Год назад

480 cruises? That is absolutely amazing! We would love to know your favorite cruise of all time! We wrote a letter upon return - we are big fans of letter writing. Thanks for watching - and your feedback!

@bethsher202 11 месяцев назад

Hi Andrew & Diana! We just came back from our first Regent cruise on the Mariner and we absolutely loved it. We had some different experiences than you. We (early 50s) were expecting to be on the younger end of the passengers on board and we were definitely mistaken! There were quite a few kids (we weren't expecting any) and multigenerational families on board. They asst. cruise director told us they actually do a "kids club" on Regent in June and July. So there were a lot more kids in the pool than we were thinking there would be but they were well behaved for the most part. Unfortunately on Mariner there was no Pacific Rim so we did not get to experience that. We weren't crazy about Chartruse, we liked Prime 7 a lot but we actually loved Compass Rose. We had a server the first night and we stuck with her and sat in her section every night. Same with the Sommelier. We thought the excursions were great and a great value - especially the ones that included lunch. Loved the bingo and trivia. My husband did a blackjack tournament. I think what we loved most of all was with the small number of passengers you really got to know people because you saw them over and over. As far as the night life - we did a couple of the shows and a couple of nights we did dancing in the lounge which was a lot of fun. Because it was Europe our port days were long, hot and for the most part started early - so by 11 or so it was time for bed for us. We actually booked another cruise for next year while on board - on the Navigator - still no Pacific Rim! Looking forward to hearing about your next adventure.

@callingallports 11 месяцев назад

Hi Beth! Thanks for reporting back! We have very fond memories of Mariner. Not only was it our first Regent cruise - it was our first cruise ever! We had some great experiences onboard in 2019. And when we were on that ship in Alaska, it had a very active kids club - there were tons of kids on board. To its credit, Regent does a great job allowing families to bring their kids at a relatively affordable price. Makes those dream trips a little more accessible. And we agree with everything you say about Mariner. In fact, we would love to go back on the smaller Regent ships to see how they compare to Splendor. In many ways, we think Regent is most perfect in its smaller state. So will be interested to see how Grandeur plays out (no cruise booked for us yet, though). It will be interesting to see how Regent adapts to its increasingly younger clientele. We (in our 40s) were surprised by how many people were around our age, and even younger. Although its average age is on the older side, it is decreasing, as younger people are looking for more luxurious experiences. Where are you headed on Navigator? Diana

@bethsher202 11 месяцев назад

@@callingallports hey Diana! Cruise is last week of August London to London with 3 days in Paris, a day is Brugge and a day in Amsterdam. Ports we’ve never been to and the week before Labor Day so the timing is good. We’ve just done a deposit it’s a long time away so you never know what can come up but because it’s a smaller ship the cruise planner on the ship recommended a middle room as far as the motion

@kycongamingandsports5693 5 месяцев назад

How is the night life onboard? I remember being on celebrity and being up to like 2 am dancing and hanging with people

@callingallports 5 месяцев назад

Regent is definitely quieter when it comes to nightlife. There are a few spots for music (cocktail pianist, guitar and vocal duo), but they're shut down by midnight. There aren't any nightclubs or comedy venues that stay open until the wee hours. The casino stays open, but that's about it. If you want a nice relaxing night onboard with some great drinks, Regent is a fantastic line for that. If you are more interested in late night dancing and fun to the early hours, Regent may not be the line for you. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@pawneedz Месяц назад

great review: they say that Tipping is included!!!!! is that really the case or do you feel a sense of obligation to be giving tips?

@callingallports Месяц назад

Usually, we do not tip extra. But when we were on our Panama Canal cruise we tipped our waiter, because he had to deal with all 10 of us. If were just the two of us traveling, we probably would not have extra-tipped. Thanks for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it!

@sjrp 8 месяцев назад

Just finished a Splendor cruise and while everything onboard was excellent, the shore excursions were pathetic. Many of them were bus rides which included very little free time. Perhaps it was because it was a British Isles cruise, but they could have just shown a video on board instead.

@callingallports 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment! Glad you had a wonderful time on Splendor. Seems like a lot of things have been ironed out since our holiday cruise. We have heard similar complaints about excursions and wonder why they have gone a bit downhill. And it is a shame about the British Isles - there are so many wonderful things to do there.

@joechiasson4118 6 месяцев назад

we want on a cruise to alaska on ncl an everything for both of us came to 3257.92,an that incluses airfare,tips,drinks,excursions,balcony cabin, an insurance.that is still less than what it would have cost for 1 PERSON on seven seas cruise.and you are trying to tell me that seven seas is a better deal.RIGHT.

@callingallports 6 месяцев назад

That's great you found such an incredible deal on NCL to Alaska - we've never found a sailing that cheap. And yes, as you suggest, Splendor is a very pricey cruise. It's all-inclusive, a small ship, and very relaxing - there aren't the bells and whistles found with NCL and other larger ships. It's definitely not for everyone, however. But it can be a great deal if you are a sailor that enjoys the more expensive ship with in a ship approach - Regent can be comparable price-wise. Thanks for commenting.

@danakolpin1289 8 месяцев назад

Do they have a casino on board the ship with slot machines..?

@callingallports 8 месяцев назад

Yes, there is a small casino on Splendor with a limited number of slots. We show the casino during our ship tour, so if you haven’t already seen it, here’s the link: Peek Inside the World's Most Luxurious Cruise Ship | Regent Seven Seas Splendor Full Ship Tour ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-33Y4ABsttEE.html

@ryanmatthew511 Год назад

Hussongs is an American chain :)

@callingallports Год назад

Although they have opened locations in America, the first one was in Ensenada. It's a great spot to check out, if you're ever in the area.

@wt3447 Месяц назад

Some of those services people, especially the hosts in the restaurants, are surprisingly ignorant. That's a deal breaker.

@callingallports Месяц назад

We hope our experiences were isolated to our cruise and the size of our party. But yes, service can make or break any cruise!

@ryanmatthew511 Год назад

How is it a Premium line cannot make a proper cheeseburger and pizza. Ridiculous!! I will be trying them 9-13 in Alaska!! late 30's and early 40s I guess we will be the youngins

@callingallports Год назад

We agree and were surprised at the burgers and pizza on Regent. We actually had one of the best burgers on Holland America - matched Shake Shack quality (which we really enjoy). HAL knows how to make a great burger. We're in our mid to late 40s and we were not the youngest on Splendor when we sailed in December. So hopefully you'll have similar aged passengers on your cruise, too. Enjoy it!

@paulp7365 Год назад

Diana must have been terribly unhappy. The shots NEVER showed a smile! Regent's demographics are mostly 50 and up. Apparently not many first time cruisers either from our experience. Regent knows where the upscale market is and price accordingly, i.e. included gratuities, alcohol, specialty restaurants, dozens of excursions, and business class air going overseas where you can schedue your flight, can board at dinner, have a lay flat bed in your cubicle, and wake up in Europe. You generally get what you pay for. And, not many potential cruisers in their 40's can afford the higher fares, and checking they would also realize this is not a good cruise line for children, but of course many in their forties still have young children with whom they appreciate leaving with grandparents for a few weeks, or at camp. My experience is that Regent Specialty Restaurants ARE comparable to Michelin 3 star dining and superior to many. I notice that often you are shown wolfing down your food appetizers in one big bite. Three star food is wasted on people who treat it like gulping street food. Based on your comments, it would appear that a more lively, late partying and therefore probably noisier crowd might suit you better, with toys on board like slides, etc. vs. whiffleball, shuffleboard, golf practice. What you give up on Regent are the noisy groups that tend to overdrink without limits all day long, loud music, and manyLines having specific dining times, and nickel and diming you at every turn and make you feel as if you need to keep up with how much you might be spending. Some of the passengers these days on the likes of Carnival, etc. lack any semblence of manners, appropriate dress in the dining rooms, and how to keep their voice volume at least reasonable where they are not needing to be overhead by the next table as if they are part of the conversation, but you'll find lots who are able to load on for a week at the bargain rate of $300 per person as a last minute passenger, so that says it all. My last Carnival cruise I actually saw security in my hallway confine a Mother, daughter, and a fifteen year old son in his own cabin just a few cabins away, and hustle them off to the "jail". I am glad to be past those crowds after forty years of cruising.

@user-oo3uj5ku9r Год назад

Get a life.

@lukehuddleston4829 9 месяцев назад

Far to many ads

@butalina 9 месяцев назад

I just went on a Celebrity Cruise in Aqua Class in the Mediterranean... No kids, No slides No amusement park things going on... For two with Round Trip air drink package including tips and wifi and eating in BLU..for 10 days we paid 5,100... I can go on 4 Celebrity Cruises or more depending on how many day to 1 Regent...NO TY...we bums are all not rich like you. BTW, Celebrity has a 2 story library...no arcade, 4 different complimentary restaurants Greek, Italian, American and French and Aqua Clqss BLU... Pianist, Violin players, Live Big Band, Shoes every night witch included two Broadway shows and a Broadway Cabaret and a Motown show... ...keep regent...I am staying with Celebrity..

@callingallports 9 месяцев назад

This cruise was to celebrate the life of Diana's grandfather, a WWII veteran. He always wanted to cruise the Panama Canal in luxury, so everyone in our party agreed Regent was the line for us. Spending money was not the focus, having a small ship to take us through the canal was. With that said, we sail with a variety of cruise lines, Celebrity being one of them. Glad you enjoyed your Celebrity experience. We look forward to being onboard Celebrity Ascent in just a few months. Thanks for your feedback.

@MrToryhere 12 дней назад

The decor did look a wee bit OTT. Not so much Versailles, but a public loo designed by someone on magic mushrooms.

@callingallports 6 дней назад

Don’t you think mushrooms would’ve made for a more interesting decor than what’s currently there?

@woodsofthewoods 4 месяца назад

The ship looks tired for the most part.

@callingallports 4 месяца назад

Tired, how? Would love to read more of your thoughts.

@Rae-nq2yw 2 месяца назад

The fares should say included not free. You obviously pay.

@donnaclancy3731 2 месяца назад

Too fancy for my taste. It looks like everyone is always dressed up.

@callingallports 2 месяца назад

Regent definitely has a fancier vibe, that is for sure. We, however, have become quite fond of the more laid back nature of Regent's sister line, Oceania.

@donnaclancy3731 2 месяца назад

@@callingallports I am planning a trip to French Polynesia on Oceania. It seems to be more to our liking. I also can't justify Regent prices.

@sylviapoole3027 11 месяцев назад

Do us all a favor and do not go on Regent again. I have cruised Regent many times and I do not care for your dislikes. 23:57

@callingallports 11 месяцев назад

We will go on Regent again and we hope it will be better. But if you watch the whole video you’ll see we enjoyed it overall. But there were some flaws though, and it’s our prerogative to address them. We do appreciate hearing from others like yourself who has had different experiences.

@mg8qq 10 месяцев назад

you believe you have a prerogative to address issues with the cruise line but don’t appear to believe your comment has that same prerogative here. @@callingallports

@willymueller6416 6 месяцев назад

Every line has its loyalists and cheerleaders who take any negative comments very personally. 👎

@saris9487 5 месяцев назад

@@callingallportsTerrible hostility from the above.

@callingallports 5 месяцев назад

@@willymueller6416 indeed. I’m (Diana) a member of a number of cruise Facebook pages. Many loyalists equate their preferred line to their identity. Negative comments do not sit well.