We Boarded the World's Most Expensive Luxury Cruise Ship | REGENT SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR

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  • čas přidán 4. 02. 2023
  • We took a Christmas cruise through the Panama Canal! Our 16-day voyage with "the world's most luxurious cruise line" REGENT SEVEN SEAS stopped at Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and three ports in Mexico.
    Our embarkation day was a special one, as we had a quick boarding process and a champagne welcome. Perhaps you've seen the UK Channel 5 TV series "Secrets of the World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship"? That TV program follows the SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR, which is the ship we sailed on. In this video, we will give you an inside look at our boarding day, experiencing the ship from a passenger's perspective.
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Komentáře • 78

  • @9mmforever
    @9mmforever Před rokem +16

    The less I have to use my phone/device on the holidays the better so the lack of an app, especially one that is almost necessary, is absolutely a pro for me (and I am certainly on the younger part of the age curve for Regent clients). BUT I understand some people who love their device may want to use one.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem +3

      Although we do love unplugging on the cruise, we would love an app for pre-cruise travel planning like excursions and specialty dining reservations. Even if they had the app, however, we would never opt out of receiving paper copies of Passages. We would eagerly await the arrival of the newest edition!

  • @michaelalan1270
    @michaelalan1270 Před rokem +6

    who cares if they don't have an app. Not all of us are glued to our phones. I had no trouble booking excursions, dinner reservations, etc. Some people have to complain about something.

  • @lenvella9541
    @lenvella9541 Před rokem +6

    no having a App is far from being negative, Quite opposite.

  • @MarkWork-fd5tt
    @MarkWork-fd5tt Před rokem +7

    Elegent ship and cruise fare! Wish "dressing" for an upscale cruise would come back. For some reason seeing people dressed like they are on a Carnival cruise seems like it takes the elegance out of the "most expensie" cruise ship as you listed it in the title.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem +2

      The "most luxurious" comes from Regent themselves and they set the tone with the dress code flexibility, casual dress during the day, formal dress after 6 pm. It could be argued that if you are paying that much money for a cruise, you should be able to wear what you want on the ship.

    • @leocatcruises
      @leocatcruises Před rokem +2

      I'm with you. Cunard is more formal all day. I'm tired of seeing passengers look like they got their clothes from the bargain pile at a rummage sale.

  • @nildamager1649
    @nildamager1649 Před rokem +2

    We love regency cruises. Enjoy

  • @nildamager1649
    @nildamager1649 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing. Great memories of our holiday cruise.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      You were on the ship with us? Wonderful. Glad we can keep some memories alive. We will have some more Regent videos posting in the upcoming weeks.

  • @aprilmcfarlin8137
    @aprilmcfarlin8137 Před rokem +2

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @cynthiajohnson8727
    @cynthiajohnson8727 Před 10 měsíci

    I enjoy the factual, no nonsense vibe in your videos. The music is also very good. Thanks!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you so much, your kind comments are greatly appreciated. And thank you for watching!

  • @mychinita
    @mychinita Před 11 měsíci

    An excellent video again, full of good useful information. Very much appreciated, thank you! We’re looking forward to our first Regent cruise next year!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and your wonderful comments! Hope you have a wonderful cruise - where are you headed?

    • @mychinita
      @mychinita Před 10 měsíci

      @@callingallports , we’re going on a Mediterranean cruise in April.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před 10 měsíci

      @@mychinita sounds lovely - enjoy it!

  • @azamarabear
    @azamarabear Před rokem +2

    Wow I can tell that your trip was really exciting

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      It really was an amazing cruise. Sailing through the Panama Canal was truly a spectacular journey. So fortunate to be able to do it on Regent.

  • @indiarodgers3739
    @indiarodgers3739 Před rokem

    I really appreciated this frank review. Liked and subscribed.

  • @alisasadventuresincruising

    Hi there I think I'm 975. Nice to be official ☺Thanks for sharing!

  • @warrenwolf4690
    @warrenwolf4690 Před rokem +3

    We were on Splendor in Oct 22. Booked Grandeur for ‘24. We have cruised all of Regents ships, Gold member. Welcome to the Regent family😊

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      Thank you for your comment! We're only Silver members now, but hope to achieve Gold one day. It's a great family to be a part of!

    • @warrenwolf4690
      @warrenwolf4690 Před rokem

      @@callingallports we have not gone on other cruise lines. The cost benefit of business air plus the all inclusiveness of Regent is hard to beat
      To old to do rock climbing and water slides

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      @@warrenwolf4690 the all inclusiveness is definitely hard to beat. We're on Oceania for the first time in a few months - we are so curious to see how it compares/differs to Regent.

    • @warrenwolf4690
      @warrenwolf4690 Před rokem +1

      @@callingallports I’m curious also. Both owned by Norwegian
      O Life too confusing for me
      I hate to be put in a position choose those but pay for this extra
      Plus cost of excursions are unknown
      How can you make an informed choice?
      Let me know how it compares
      For now, I’ll stick with Regent

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      @@warrenwolf4690 we will definitely let you know - we’ll have videos on our experience this summer!

  • @snh_lname
    @snh_lname Před rokem +1

    My wife and I were just on the Navigator over Christmas and New Years. Very “intimate” ship. We had a great time.
    Previously we were on Mariner to Alaska last summer. Loved the ship and the people (and crew), didn’t appreciate Alaska. Two crew members remembered us from Explorer and came up to us to say a warm hello. That’s the way it is on RSSC.
    Two years ago we were on Explorer for Christmas and New Year’s. Great experience! Sister ship of Splendor. In June we’re off to Iberia on Voyager for 8 days. Next Christmas we’re doing the Panama Canal on Grandeur. Can’t wait. We have a “Penthouse.”
    Needless to say we love RSSC.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      The penthouse on Grandeur will be a wonderful way to experience the Panama Canal! We sailed Alaska on the Mariner in 2017 - absolutely loved our experience and the state itself. We're actually headed back there in May (on a different cruise line) for a different experience.
      Sounds like you have a lot of wonderful Regent cruises ahead of you. What are some of your other favorite lines?

    • @snh_lname
      @snh_lname Před rokem +1

      @@callingallports We did the Panama Canal on Holland America. It was very nice. However, they dropped us in Colon where we had to take a bus to the Pacific and boarded another “boat.” Then we had to take another bus ride back to the ship. It wasn’t the greatest experience. That’s why we’re redoing it with RSSC. We also did another cruise on HA. It was nice, but an order of magnitude less than RSSC.
      We don’t like being nickel and dimed.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      @@snh_lname We're actually on Holland America for the first time in just over two weeks - figured it would be a nice entry to the bigger ships.
      I wish Regent stopped in either Colon or Panama City on our trip. Especially since the Nicaragua port was cancelled.
      So I guess we need to go to the Canal again!

  • @ciou68
    @ciou68 Před rokem +2

    Subscriber #64, keep up the good work!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much for your nice words - and for subscribing to the channel! Truly appreciated.

  • @mikecooper32
    @mikecooper32 Před rokem +2

    Possibly most expensive in this case means you're paying too much for what you are being blindly served .

  • @exploringwitheric
    @exploringwitheric Před rokem +3

    That’s the part that I love about Azamara and Regent no app. I am on vacation don’t need my phone get leave me a piece of paper with all the events happening

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem +1

      While we certainly didn’t spend a lot of time on our phones, we do think an app with daily information and restaurant reservations would be helpful. Especially for when out on excursions. Holland America does a nice job with their app, so we think if Regent could provide their customers with both options, it would be great.

  • @MarkWork-fd5tt
    @MarkWork-fd5tt Před rokem +2

    No App ??? Stop the world !! You mean I actually have to talk to someone and look directly at them to book events or special dinner? I doubt all of us can survive !! If the ship goes down, how will kids today survive without an App??

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      We fully appreciate disconnecting, we hardly use our phones on the trip. But having a simple app would give people a choice, would be convenient for many, and would allow for a more sustainable approach to providing information. Offering an app does not mean everyone has to use it. But seeing how many people were on their phones in the Observation Lounge makes us believe Regent passengers would actually appreciate one.

  • @worlduniquenes2730
    @worlduniquenes2730 Před rokem

    Sail away party was shucks 😂😂😂 I'm The who gave you sliders was that good atleast

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      Thanks for the sliders, they were great! The rain was unfortunate, but we still had a lot of fun!

  • @JornSales
    @JornSales Před rokem +1

    Regent is the only way to go when visiting exotic destinations. I can't imagine going on any other line while visiting Japan, China and Hong Kong. Not sure it would be my choice visiting the Panama Canal.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      It’s a great line, but not having that open space at the front of the ship was disappointing. Want to go through the Canal again for that reason. Do you have any cruise line suggestions for that?

  • @alphafort
    @alphafort Před 9 měsíci

    the two of you should smile more.... after all you are an attractive couple!

  • @MaureenAO
    @MaureenAO Před rokem +2

    I love the emails and am happy not to have to use an app. And I am a tech person!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      Thanks for your response. After being on a cruise line that has a great app, I’m hesitant to go back to non-app cruising. Curious though, what is the top reason why you like being app-free?

  • @bethsher202
    @bethsher202 Před rokem +1

    Heading out this summer on the Regent Mariner interesting to hear there’s no app. We’ve cruised Celebrity several times and the app is great

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      Thanks for your comment! Our first cruise was on the Mariner - we loved it! Where are you off to? And yes, the lack of app is quite disappointing - even a basic app would be better than what is currently available. Not yet been on Celebrity, that's on our wish list for 2024 (or, if we can squeeze it in, 2023).

    • @bethsher202
      @bethsher202 Před rokem +1

      @@callingallports we are going in July Athens to Rome for our 25th anniversary would love to hear your thoughts on it! I do think we may be younger than a lot of the people we’re in our early 50s

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      ​@@bethsher202 That sounds like a fabulous trip - similar to the one we are doing on Oceania in June. And I think Regent is starting to move to a slightly younger demographic - we didn't feel too out of place on Splendor and noticed many folks in our age range. And while Regent is an older, smaller ship, it is a great one (although we haven't been on it since 2017). Not sure if you've taken a look at the @harrtravel CZcams page, but they have a great walkthrough of the ship: czcams.com/video/230BiSJmy00/video.html

    • @belligirl21
      @belligirl21 Před rokem

      I’m also heading out this Summer on the Mariner to the Mediterranean. I’ve been stressed that the ship might be too old so I’m binge watching CZcams to try and get an answer.

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      @@belligirl21 just want to clarify, are you wondering more about the age of the ship or the clientele?

  • @tmmtqoe
    @tmmtqoe Před rokem

    Did you not realize you were in camera? Or, did you not review the videos when you were speaking to the camera?

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      Of course we watched the videos while editing. To which part(s) are you referring? A little context would help.

  • @InnocentsAbroad
    @InnocentsAbroad Před rokem +1

    Good start to your channel, and RSSS... now it's all downhill (jk). Jim R has a point, in that some quantification of 'most expensive' would have provided clarity. Keep pressing- your channel will only get better with experiance!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for your feedback! Will keep the clarity frame in mind moving forward. And yes, it's hard to move on to other ships after starting with Regent. Should have though about that when we started the channel. 😆

    • @InnocentsAbroad
      @InnocentsAbroad Před rokem

      @@callingallports 😂

  • @ryanmatthew511
    @ryanmatthew511 Před rokem +1

    That sushi looks really bad...no offense but no cruise ship sushi is ever decent!

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před rokem

      We agree, we’ve yet to have decent cruise ship sushi.

  • @patricec.2957
    @patricec.2957 Před rokem

    They call themselves the most luxurious cruise line, and they serve you one of the cheapest champagnes on the market.
    It makes me smile that at a minimum of 700$ per day per person, they are not able to offer at least Veuve Clicquot or Moet champagne, or to hire anything other than Filipino or Asian.
    And for info the products l'occitane de provence are good products, but in no case luxury products.

    • @sophiaemly
      @sophiaemly Před rokem

      as a member of the family, this ship was the most luxurious thing i have and will ever see and it was a privilege to even be on it. the staff where an absolute blessing and made our trip incredibly special

    • @teresawillis7021
      @teresawillis7021 Před rokem

      Patrice, I’m curious as to why you do not associate Asian and Filipino staff with luxury?

    • @patricec.2957
      @patricec.2957 Před rokem

      @@sophiaemly I am convinced that the ship the cruise was very pleasant, what I want to say is that the price seems to me too expensive for what you get (cheap champagne, l'occitane product).
      For the same price or even cheaper you can stay in a Parisian palace like the Ritz, and there, point of view quality, it's night and day with what offers regent seven seas.

    • @patricec.2957
      @patricec.2957 Před rokem +2

      @@teresawillis7021 I respect and appreciate Filipinos and Asians, but I also know that companies used them because they can underpay them and make them work 7/7 for 6 or 9 months. So as much as I consider them very hard working people, it shocks me that companies charging close to 1000$ per day per person and claiming to be super luxury use this labor force in these conditions.
      I would not tolerate being served by underpaid people who are on the verge of slavery if I were paying such kind of prices.

    • @harryng8228
      @harryng8228 Před 11 měsíci

      Your racist comment speaks for yourself. What is the issue of having Filipino or Asian on Regent staff?

  • @kathleemcallister
    @kathleemcallister Před 9 měsíci

    love your videos and think you 2 make a lovely couple

    • @callingallports
      @callingallports  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much, that is so kind! So glad you found our channel, thanks for watching!