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Seven Seas Navigator

In the six-star tradition of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the Seven Seas Navigator is destined for distinction. Occupying the uppermost niche in cruising, she offers her 490 guests an unusual level of luxury and some of the highest space and service ratios at sea. From her all-suite, all-ocean-view accommodations with their luxurious marble baths to her signature cuisine to her superbly attentive staff, she has few equals.

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Entertainment

Lounges & Cigar Bar

Several intimate bars and lounges offer a choice of nighttime amusements ranging from singing by the piano in Galileo's to dancing to the latest DJ selections in the Stars Lounge. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the friendly Navigator Lounge. Settle into a comfortable English club chair in the Connoisseur Club and light up a hand-rolled cigar.

Casino

For those in the gaming mood, a few hands of blackjack in the elegantly appointed Casino are the perfect draw. The Casino is located on Deck 7, and is open every day at sea when not restricted by territorial border limits. Blackjack, roulette, stud poker, mini-craps and slot machines are offered for guests' enjoyment.

Seven Seas Lounge

In the plush two-tiered Show lounge, the nine-piece Regent Signature Orchestra creates concert-quality music for an exhilarating array of productions. Cabaret revues and feature productions are presented, and several of the shows feature professional ballroom couples performing original choreography showcasing Latin, swing, waltz and other styles. In addition, a roster of headline entertainers and specialty programs such as James Bond Martini Night and Beatles Night will be sure to make for an unforgettable evening.

Dining

Compass Rose Restaurant

The elegant Compass Rose is the ship's main restaurant, serving the finest continental cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The largest restaurant on board is spacious and stunning, with tables arranged so most guests have a picture window. Etched glass partitions make you feel as if you're dining in a much more intimate room. Menus include continental specialties as well as vegetarian and spa cuisine.

Portofino il Ristorante

Portofino il Ristorante is the venue for elaborate breakfast and lunch buffets in a more casual atmosphere. For dinner, Portofino il Ristorante features regional Italian specialties served in a casually elegant, yet festive atmosphere. The authentic Italian experience is complete with live music and pre-dinner antipasti and wines. The Portofino experience is a refined evolution of the popular Don Vito's concept from the Radisson Diamond®. This unique experience requires reservations for dinner only.

Spa & Fitness

Carita of Paris Spa

Our ships are the exclusive shipboard home to the award-winning Carita, one of the most exclusive land-based spa operations in the world. Created by the legendary Carita sisters of Paris, the spa's treatments flow from its rich Parisian heritage. A perfect follow-up to a day of island exploration, Carita Spas are a heavenly escape into a secluded realm of supreme tranquility.

Carita Spas combine the art of gentle pampering with an extensive range of physical regimens including health and revitalization. Treatments include Pro-Lift skin care therapies, Renovateur exfoliating process, massage, thalassotherapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials and beauty treatments.

Fitness Center

Equipment includes lifecycles, free weights, striders, stairmasters, treadmills, weight benches, a Nautilus machine, workout mats and step benches. A fitness instructor is on hand to offer advice and to demonstrate the use of the fitness equipment.

Sports Activities & Pool

In addition to planned activities in the Fitness Center, take advantage of other sports-related activities throughout the ship. Deck 12 provides a golf cage, shuffleboard, table tennis and a full-circle jogging track. One flight down, the teak pool deck is one of the most expansive at sea, including a large heated pool and two whirlpools.

Activities

Onboard Enrichment

Regent has taken the idea of enrichment to the next level, going beyond traditional shipboard activities. What better way to experience your own specific area of interest than with lectures, classes and workshops of the highest caliber led by experts in their fields. Noted guest lecturers provide insights and perspectives far beyond what you would read in the average guidebook.

Select sailings feature complimentary enrichment programs called "Spotlights" that provide an enhanced view of a topic, led by guest experts. Audrey Grant's Better Bridge instructors are available on numerous voyages, presenting exciting and up-to-date programs for both experienced and new players, from bridge brush-up classes to social bridge games and two-hour duplicate games.

Club.com

Although a vacation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises can make you forget about the rest of the world, you can still keep in touch by using our Club.com located on Deck 6. Printers, e-mails, Internet access and Wireless access throughout the ship are all available for a nominal fee. In addition, complimentary computer classes throughout a sailing may include everything from Introduction to E-mail to Digital Photography.

Club Mariner Youth Program

For adults who wish to share meaningful travel adventures with their children or grandchildren, the complimentary youth program onboard is designed for young travelers ages 5 - 8, 9 - 12 and 13 - 17 and is supervised by a staff of experienced and enthusiastic youth counselors. Young guests will enjoy all kinds of exciting, interactive activities. Club Mariner operates on select voyages in summer and during the holiday season.
Seven Seas Navigator
Ship Statistics
Year Built1999
Year Refurbished2009
Year Entered Present Fleet1999
Previous NameN/A
Country of RegistryBermuda
Tonnage (GRT)33,000
Passengers490
Max Passengers490
Passenger Decks8
Number of Crew345
Officers NationalityEuropean
Cruise Staff NationalityEuropean/International
Seven Seas Navigator
Staterooms
Total Staterooms0
Suites with balcony0
Suites without a balcony0
Oceanview without a balcony0
Oceanview with balcony0
Accommodations inside0

Select a deck to view the deckplan.

Deck Five

Deck Five

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Six

Deck Six

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Seven

Deck Seven

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Eight

Deck Eight

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Nine

Deck Nine

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Ten

Deck Ten

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Eleven

Deck Eleven

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Deck Twelve

Deck Twelve

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS
  • Master Suite - MS

Activities & Services

Activities & Services

With an outstanding space ratio of 67.3, one of the highest at sea, there's plenty of room for all kinds of pleasurable pastimes aboard the Seven Seas Navigator - including some activities rarely available even in the finest resorts on land. Contract Bridge, for example, art auctions and classes in ballroom dancing. However, to do or not to do is up to you.

Tipping PolicyShipboard Gratuities Included
Onboard AmbianceCountry Club Casual

MS - Master Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 1,173 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 1,067 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 106 sq. ft.
  • Includes Butler Service

Suites range in total square footage (including balconies) from 1,021 to 1,173 square feet. Suites 1000 and 1001 have full wrap-around balconies. Suites 900 and 901 have side balconies only.

GS - Grand Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 739 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 539 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 200 sq. ft.
  • Grand Suites include Butler Service

Suites range in total square footage (including balconies) from 687 to 739 square feet. Suites 800 and 801 have full wrap-around balconies. Suites 700 and 701 have side balconies only.

NS - Navigator Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 495 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 448 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 47 sq. ft.
  • Navigator Suites include Butler Service

A - Penthouse Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
  • Penthouse Suites include Butler Service

B - Penthouse Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
  • Penthouse Suites include Butler Service

C - Penthouse Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.
  • Penthouse Suites include Butler Service

D - Deluxe Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.

E - Deluxe Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.

F - Deluxe Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 356 sq. ft.
  • Suite: 301 sq. ft.
  • Balcony: 55 sq. ft.

G - Window Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 301 sq. ft.

H - Window Suite

Stateroom DiagramStateroom
  • 301 sq. ft.

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Baltic cruise June 5, 2010

Baltic - 6/2010

14 night Southampton to Stockholm on luxurious Seven Seas Voyager with oversized staterooms, walkin-closets and giant bathrooms with separate shower bath.  Fantastic alternative dining experiences.

Diverse Baltic ports, each with its own turbulent history.  Ship size allows the ship to port right in St. Petersburg compared to the larger ships docking a long way from the city. Accessibily of the staff very comforting. Fabulous cruise director - Lorraine was constantly servicing the guests and promoting the ship. A few issues with crowds for shore excursions, vibration on upper deck forward staterooms and hot water early in the morning.

Alternate dining restaurants were excellent.

Pros: Size of the ship accessibility to city ports, Fantastic staterooms and meals

Cons: Some vibration in upper decks forward. Hot water issues early in morning

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Alaska June 2010 Seven Seas Navigator

Alaska - 6/2010

I sailed on the Navigator in November of 2009 just prior to her drydock for renovations. Overall they are a great improvement. The pool deck now has a wonderful buffet area - about 3 times as large as before which makes a greater variety of food available. There is also an icecream bar with assorted flavors and toppings available. They have also provided more tables to sit at whilst dining which makes it more accessible and comfortable.

The Galileo Lounge has been updated with new furniture and out on the aft there is new furniture with heating lamps directed down from above making it very comfortable- especially for Alaska.

The new Prime Seven dining venue is small but the menu is wonderful as is the food and service. The La Verandah is about the same but with a more varied menu. The only thing I found different is that in the evening it was all buffet whereas before the entree was served from the menu.

The Compass Rose restaurant has been updated with new furniture and looks very very nice. I found the menu more extensive and the quality of food superior to last year.

The shows were excellent and more professional than I have seen in the past. The Cirque production exciting and the best yet on the Regent Line. The aerialists were fantastic - a husband and wife team. The lead singers were wonderful and the dancers well trained. The production numbers were well choreographed however I felt that the show tunes selected could have had a more general appeal to the audience. 

The all inclusive shore excursions were of excellent quality. The Captain kept announcements to a minimum which was much appreciated. One comment I have is that they allow smoking in one area of the Stars Lounge - also very nicely updated - which surprised me. The odor of cigarette smoke is quite unpleasant for non smokers.

The staterooms are very spacious and well appointed with walk in closets and beautiful bathrooms with plenty of storage space.

All of the crew were friendly and efficient and keep the ship clean and comfortable. Our cabin attendant was very good. 60 to 70% of the crew are from the Philippines with the rest from Europe and other countries. The Senior Officers made themselves known and always spoke to the passengers. Captain McNeill is friendly and I think the crew responds to him. The crew show is always fun and he makes a point of being there for the show and to introduce many crew whom you never see. I think they appreciate that.

Regent is a wonderful cruise line and I would highly recommend it especially now that it is all inclusive.  The cruise was just about perfect in every way and I would certainly advise clients to sail on the Regent Line.

Pros: All inclusive, spacious cabins, quality

Cons:

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Arctic Adventure

Norwegian Fjords - 6/2010

Seven Seas Voyager Arctic Adventure sailing from Copenhagen through the Norwegian Fjords

The Voyager remains a luxury sailing vessel, with the most unique itineraries. Experiencing the beauty of Norway as it should be seen, on board the luxurious Seven Seas Voyager. I had the pleasure of sailing on her for a 15 night itinerary taking us within 200 nautical miles of the North Pole. We traversed the narrowest of Fjords, crossed the Arctic Circle, and sailed through the Ice Barrier.

Captain Mario was a highlight to our adventure. Warm and welcoming, his expertise kept us in calm seas with excellent weather for our enire journey.   

The people of Norway are proud of their country and it is experienced with the clean cities, warm and inviting people. Although this itinerary will not be duplicated in the next few years, keep your eyes open for the return  as I am certain it will sell out immediately. 

Pros: Itinerary

Cons:

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Black Sea

Black Sea - 6/2010

Now that Regent includes a wide choice of complimentary shore excursions, the company truly does offer an all-inclusive cruise that is exceptional.

This was my first time sailing on the Mariner although I have been on the Voyager a number of times.      Of course, the two ships are very similar but I do miss the separate bath and shower that I have had on the Voyager.  On the Mariner the Coffee Connection is much better--a very inviting place to relax or have a quick bite.

The cuisine was outstanding.  Although the alternate dining rooms are very good, Compass Rose is almost unsurpassed.  The Canyon Ranch choices that are now on the menu are amazingly tasty and it is hard  to believe that they really are low in calories.

The new decor is very tasteful.   The suites are particularly smart looking.

The staff and officers really extended themselves.  I have never experienced such a helpful and alert staff at reception..

Pros: The warmth of the staff and the ship. Even when the Mariner is full, everything works smoothly and effortlessly.

Cons: I miss the formal evenings and passenger list on cruises less than 14 days.

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

4/5

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Mariner Transatlantic

Monte Carlo - 3/2010

 

There is nothing better in my mind than an Atlantic Crossing.  Regent Seven Seas knows how to make it fantastic.  I have crossed the Atlantic a few times on other carriers, but  I must say that Regent  knows how to make everything nice and easy  and elegant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My suite  was fantastic.   I could have slept all day and everyday because the bed was the most  incredible thing I have ever slept on. 

The whole layout of the ship is great.  You look at it from a Port and it looks so large.  You get on board and you truly feel like your on a smaller ship.  The layout of this ship is incredible.  The new Coffee Connection area is loved by everyone.  This is where you also find the Internet Area.  Very well laid out.

The food aboard the ship was excellent.  The Prime 7 was my favorite, followed by  Signatures. Compass Rose was also very good on most nights.  It did have it's down nights where service was not up to par, but that was only a couple of nights.  The Staff was very attentive and alert to your needs.

The Pool Bar and Grill was the favorite during lunch.  The buffet's would be set up everyday for lunch.  Food from all over the world.  This is where you can get the best "Cheese Burgers  or Hot Dogs" in the world.

They also have a new " ice cream" area set up which people seem to love.

This was by far one of the most memorable crossings that I have ever done.

 

 

 

 

 

Pros: Fantastic Cruise, Beautiful Ship, Great Service

Cons: Needs help with Service

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Sydney/Singapore World Cruise Segment Feb 6-25, 2010

Sydney/Singapore - 2/2010

I boarded the ship in Sydney.  Getting on the ship was comfortable, organized, and efficient.  We had a delightful lunch on deck 12.  We got into our cabin about 3PM.  Everything was immaculate and the staff was very welcoming.

There were several days at sea.  There weren't as many good lecturers as I remember on past cruises.  Sandra Bowen was excellent but the astronomer wasn't very skilled.  The bridge person was outstanding and people loved her.  Everyone felt that she was an excellent teacher.

The entertainment was ok--nothing knocked our socks off.  They did a nice surprise by having a caberet show in the Horizon Lounge for the people who had dinner in Prime 7 one night.  This was unexpected and very intimate.

The staff was wonderful.  The ratio of staff to passengers isn't quite as many as I remember from former Regent cruises.   They worked very hard.  Sometimes we felt a bit rushed in the Compass Rose restaurant.

The food was excellent.  A great variety  of dishes was presented and a huge effort to please very different people's tastes and diets.   A person who had serious allergies felt the ship was very accommodating to her needs.  Lunch at Compass Rose wasn't so great one day.   It appears for lunch, it's much more varied in La Veranda.   La Veranda or out on deck is the place to be for a wonderful lunch.  They had some amazing barbeque lunches that were excellent.

There is a definite trend to downplaying formal nights.  This is a change from even 1 1/2 years ago.  Formal is "optional".  Many men wore suits or dark  jackets or opted to eat dinner at La Veranda more informally on formal "optional evenings".

The itinerary didn't  lend itself to much interesting sightseeing so the ship should have had some theme appeal.  There wasn't the depth and talent of past presenters for the days at sea.

The guest chef did one demonstration.  She was ok but not terribly compelling.

 

 

 

 

Pros: All inclusive, single clients really appreciate that, nice size ship. Ship has an excellent singles program and offer shared seating every night and at the specialty restaurants.

Cons: There were many days at sea. There should have been more interesting things to do during those days.

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Great Value for the Luxury Cruise Market

Mediterranean - 11/2008

Regent Seven Seas Voyager is one of the best values for cruises in the luxury market.

Regent Seven Seas  has some of the best values in the luxury market for their 2010 and 2011 cruises.  With the minimum cabin categories at 350 sq. ft and all have verandahs Regent offers  comfortable and spacious cabins, each with large bathrooms, walk in closets, and sitting areas.  The all inclusive program that is standard with Regent Seven Seas allows guests to travel without additional tipping, no room service charges, and complimentary wine with dinner, as well as no additional charge for alternative dining.  Most cruises for 2010 also provide complimentary shore excursions.  The fine dining and excellent service completes a fabulous cruise experience.

Regent Seven Seas is my cruise line of choice and many of my valued clients who have cruised many times with other cruise lines , agree.

 

Pros:

Cons:

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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All Inclusive Luxury

Peru - 3/2007

Five star luxury with all extras included!

Regent Mariner has large, comfortable suites with seating area and balcony large enough for two chairs and a table and stretching room.  Fantastic five star value because of the fact that cruise rates include all beverages, all gratuities, excellent food, gracious staff - ratio of staff to passengers is excellent .  The ship is very spacios and it feels like it is never crowded.

Pros: Large rooms, all inclusive

Cons: None

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

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Fabulous Cruise Experience

Greece to Italy - 10/2006

Beautiful ship with all inclusive features and large suites

Regent Voyager offers all beverages, gratuities, large suites with seating area similar to a Junior Suite in a hotel room with comfortable balcony.  Their single seating dining is a definite plus and also offers three alternate dining options.  Deck plans are beautifully laid out and easy to maneuver and staff ratio is excellent - never a feel of a crowd.

Pros: Large Suites with balconies, all inclusive and single seating dining

Cons:

Reviewer Recommended? y

Ratings

5/5

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Wonderful Caribbean

Western Caribbean - 3/2008

Depite bad weather, the cruise was was wonderful. All of the staff are personable and professional. The suite and amenities are worth the price.

My husband and I went on an 8-day cruise of the Western Caribbean.  It was our first cruise and we had been told by friends to watch out for hidden costs and bar bills.  There are NO hidden costs or bar bills on this cruise line.  When they say everything is included - it is (except shore excursions).
 
When we got on the ship at 12:30, we were greeted with glasses of champagne and lunch.   All of the staff were cheerful and seemed genuinely happy to have us on board.  At 3:30, there was an announcement that the suites were ready.  Upon arriving at our suite, we were greeted by a bottle of champagne and fresh fruit bowl.  Our stewardess was soon there to welcome us, also.  I could go on for hours about the excellent service, warm atmosphere and luxury suite (we had a regular suite)! 

The Caribbean was never on my list of places that I wanted to see but this cruise line made the trip unforgettable. We had bad weather for the first three days but it only made the cruise ship better.   Instead of sitting at the pool, we took advantage of the lectures, demonstrations, and getting to meet other passengers.  One of our stops was Guatemala.  If you ever get to go, please do.  It was unbelievable - the rain forest and the river.  Our other excusion was in Belize.  We were picked up by a catamaran and brought to a private island to snorkel at the barrier reef.  Talk about service!  When we got back on the catamaran after snorkeling, they had champange, beer, wine and finger sandwiches for us.  They had been brought from the cruise ship.  This was NOT lunch, it was refreshments.  We were back on the ship for lunch.  On both excursions, we had staff from the ship with us with extra towels, water, etc., to ensure we enjoyed the excursion.

When we got off the ship at each port, there was a table with bottled water, beach towels and umbrellas for us to use on shore so even if you did not go on an excursion, you had  plenty of water and beach towels for your visit.
 
We tended to go to bed by 10 PM each night so we did not see too much of the entertainment or go to the casino.

Everything on the cruise was impeccable.  Each afternoon at 4:30, there was tea and traditional scones and finger sandwiches as well as choice of sweets and wine. Each evening at 6:00, in all of the lounges there were appetizers as well as your choice of wine or before dinner drink.  After dinner, there was wine and after dinner drinks.  All of this is included in the price.  None of this is extra.

We were so impressed with this cruise line that we are afraid to try a different one for fear that it would not be of this caliber.

Pros: Service

Cons: None

Reviewer Recommended? Y

Ratings

5/5

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A Wonderful Experience

Mediterranean - 9/2008

If you want pampering, a beautiful boat, incredible cabin with more than you could imagine for a cruise ship, then this is it!

My other half and I did a Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Ephesus (Kusadasi, Turkey), to Santorini, to Sicily, to Sorrento/Capri, to Rome, and finally landing in Monte Carlo.  We're experienced vacationers and cruise line participants and typically go on upper-end cruise lines because, in the long run, when you compare them to the moderate options, it's really worth the extra expense if you're not worried about saving money here and there.  We were not disappointed.

Overall, the ship, the staff, the size of the boat (490 full passenger capacity, but ours was just a bit below 300 on this particular segment), the cabin, the dining, the organization, etc., was all top notch and finely tuned.  They paid attention to everything and never missed a beat.  One would expect a mistake here and there on any vacation/cruise, but I can honestly tell you there were absolutely none.  What we really enjoyed a lot was the size of the ship, the amount of public spaces and the size of the public spaces.  There was never a feeling of being crowed at any time.  And getting passengers off the ship for shore excursions was also flawless and there was literally no waiting time.  Granted, there were 200 less passengers, but I truly don't believe that would have made the wait any longer. 

The cabins are nicely appointed, there is a bathtub (full size) AND a shower in the bathroom with marble sink, counters and floor.  The lighting, decor, bed comfort, lanai, living and separate bedroom space was very nice.  Even though we didn't spend that much time in the cabin, it was wonderful when we did. 

All of the dining options were top of the line.  They had selections to match any palate and even the Italian dining option, which is reservations only, was a great food experience.   

As one would expect with a 6-star all-inclusive cruise, everything was covered.  So, there were no additonal costs for beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).  The only portion of the trip that was a charge were excursions.

The ports of call were truly wonderful.  Some we had been to before, and some we had not.  We mostly did our own thing, even taking a hydrofoil to Capri instead of going into Sorrento, although we had time at the end of the day and worked that in, too.  This entire trip is easy to do on your own sans excursions (other than transportation from the port city if that's the case), so preplanning and working out those details ahead of time can save you time and money by going it on your own.  If you're not the adventuresome type, then stick with the excurisons, but other than Rome, all the port call/towns were manageable and easy to do on your own.

My only complaint were the "big shows" they did for entertainment.  The lounge acts were great as was the ship's orchestra,  but the singers/dancers and performers were not much better than a high school production, in my opinion.  To be honest, I have friends who are professionals in the business (Broadway, West End in London), but I also didn't expect that level of talent either.  I think that Regent doesn't put much money in the "big shows" like other cruise lines do and it shows.  They would be better off just skipping the four or so shows they do and be done with it.  The performers were amateur at best, or too tall for the size of the stage, or the choreography was not at all creative or inventive, and certainly not executed well.  I could go on but won't.  And, we don't go on these cruises for the evening show, now do we?  But, I do look forward to them when they are done well.

I highly recommend Regent.  They are truly at the top of their game.  It's an experience that we look forward to repeating, but in different parts of the world.  It's a great treat to bestow upon yourselves. 

Pros: Cabin suite, staff, food, overall public spaces, customer service

Cons: "Big" show entertainment

Reviewer Recommended? Y

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