Seven Seas Voyager

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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

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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.

Pros: All inclusive, spacious cabins, quality

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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

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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.

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4/5

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Mariner Transatlantic

Monte Carlo - 3/2010

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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