November 9, 2009
By: Ralph Grizzle
This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a...
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May 15, 2009
By: Ralph Grizzle
Several years ago, I was touring a Holland America Line ship when I came upon a guest room that was undergoing refurbishment. I thought this odd, because the room did not appear to need updating. The furniture and carpet appeared to be new; the fixtures, p...
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March 23, 2009
Luxury For Less
By: Ralph Grizzle
With the dollar gaining strength on European currencies, it’s a good time to book a European cruise. Pricing is unprecedented, and your dollar will go much further ashore than it did last summer.
Some of the deals:
Crystal Cruises offers an...
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March 23, 2009
Signature Dishes
By: Ralph Grizzle
When Mariner launched in March 2001, she introduced a new dining concept, Signatures, which was upgraded during the January 2009 drydock. Signatures is the only restaurant at sea to operate under the auspices of “Le Cordon Bleu,&rdq...
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February 11, 2009
Mariner’s Suites
by: Ralph Grizzle
Regent Seven Seas Mariner features all oceanview suites with private balconies. Suites range from 301 square feet to 2,002 square feet (the totals include the balconies).
The two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom master suite, pictured right, measures 2,...
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February 9, 2009
Regent Seven Seas Mariner $20 million refurbishment is a hit with passengers sailing on the first leg of the ship’s world cruise.
One of the biggest additions, Prime 7, a grill restaurant, replaced Latitudes, which served Indochine cuisine. A new galley was installed to service P...
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August 11, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
It’s time to begin thinking about 2009 world cruises.
Believe it or not, you can cruise the world for less than $200 per day, per person. Of course, you could pay close to $3,000 per day, per person if you prefer. Fares range from about $20,000 per person to more...
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August 11, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
Cruise lines keep cruisers connected
March 15, 2 p.m., Caribbean Sea - Clad in a purple swimsuit, broad-rimmed hat and polarized sunglasses, Raelyn Lucklow is enjoying yet another sunny day at sea. One of 700 passengers on Regent Seven...
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September 5, 2007
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Just as the airlines have frequent-flyer programs, the cruise lines have frequent-cruiser programs. In this interview, Victoria Gallegos, a cruise consultant on Regent Seven Seas Voyager, outlines the five tiers of Regent Seven Seas Cruises loyalty program, ...
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June 19, 2007
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An interview with Regent Seven Seas Voyager’s Hotel Director Engelbert Lainer-Wartenberg about how the company’s new alcohol-inclusive policy has changed the social dynamic of the ship.
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