QV Cruise Cancelled....

Cunard recently announced that they have had to take the drastic decision to cancel one of their cruises due to mechanical failure.



The 16 night voyage was due to depart from Southampton on October 3, but has been dropped to allow the ship to undergo emergency repair work in Bremerhaven, Germany.

The Ship is currently unable to reach its usual cruising speed due to problems with its propulsion units. She was returning from a Mediterranean cruise when these problems occurred.

Its next sailing will now be a two-night mini-cruise departing from Southampton on October 17, followed by a 23-night Caribbean voyage, leaving the same port on October 19.

I have had a few passengers that have been affected by this and I have to say, it has been heart breaking having to tell them that they will not be going on their holiday. After having been looking forward to it for well over 6 months, my one client was absolutely devastated to hear that with only a few weeks to go they would not be taking the cruise after all. They had bought new clothes, got there Euro's ready and were set to go. They can't unfortunately change holiday dates with work now so are tied with what they can do - a 16night holiday at home for them! Needless to say that is one part of my job I do not like :-(

Obviously something like this can't be helped and if it has to be then it has to be. Cunard have offered to cancel free of charge so customers can make alternative arrangements and have given a 15% cruise credit in addition to this for a future cruise. Personally I don’t feel that this is enough to cover the loss and upset that thousands of people will be experiencing.

I hope everybody affected by this have managed to get something alternative sorted and it doesn't put them off cruising with Cunard - or just cruising in general.

My visit to the Regent Voyager

Last Thursday (6th September) I was invited down to spend the morning on board the Beautiful, Ultra Luxury, 6* Regent Seven Seas Voyager where I was also treated to a gourmet 4 course lunch.

We were taken on a guided tour of the ship, which is the most spacious ship at sea, and this really does show throughout. The corridors of the ship can take 3 men abreast easily and feel very spacious indeed. Regent boast a staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6 which means the level of service you receive on board is second to none. She was the World’s first all-Suite all Balcony ship when she was built back in 2003 and carries just 700 passengers in total.

We were shown around the Suites - ranging from the Standard Deluxe Suites right up to the top Suite on the ship The Master Suite! Everyone was decorated sumptuously and to a high standard. The Master Suite was absolutely huge in size with a large dining table that seated 8 people, its own bar area, a telescope, multiple marbles bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, walk in wardrobes to name but a few things...

The Standard Deluxe Suite which is the leading grade on the ship is almost as big as what you would get with a Princess Suite on a Cunard ship (382sq ft) and is excellent value for money, it comes in at a very generous 356sq ft.



Master Suite

Grand Suite

Voyager Suite

Seven Seas Suite



Penthouse Suite

Deluxe Suite

Wtih Regent Seven Seas "It's All Included" offering you Ultra Luxury in cruising:

ITS ALL INCLUDED:

• Free return economy flights on every sailing.
• Unlimited Excursion - take as many as your time and energy will permit!
• Dining in ALL restuarants onboard including speciality. In-suite dining for breakfast
• Fine wines with your evening meals as well as coffees, teas, juices, cocktails, premium spirits, whiskeys and much more...
• Gratuities
• All onboard activities
• Entertainment

They really are excellent value for money when you consider what you get inlcuded and the food is absolutely out of this world! (I know, I have tried it!) I really would highly recommend them if you are thinking of treating yourself on a Luxury Cruise....