More tips & insights

on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager

a luxury cruise ship

Other Voyager pointers

Here are some additional tidbits on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager.

Basic ship facts at a glance

Passengers: 700

Length: 670 feet or 204 meters

Passenger decks: 9

Cruising speed: 20 knots per hour

(equals 24 mph or 37 kph)

Birthplace: Genoa, Italy (2003)

Registry: Nassau, Bahamas

Corporate: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Digital camera backup

If you're running low on space on your memory card/stick or if you simply want to make a just-in-case backup of the travel photos you've taken so far, you can download your pictures off your memory card/stick onto a CD at the Photo Shop.

Dress codes after 6 p.m.

There are three basic cruise dress codes. Most days are Country Club Casual (wear what you would at an upscale golf course), though shorts are inappropriate in public spaces in the evening. Informal means sport jacket and a tie is suggested. Formal requires black tie or at least a dark business suit.

Newspapers

Want more detailed reporting than presented in the daily two-page news bulletin? Major newspapers (including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal) can be downloaded from a satellite and custom printed for your for a set cost. Sometimes you can find a free USA Today printout in the library.

"Secret reading hideaway"

The normally active Observation Lounge located on a high cruise deck facing the bow is a perfect place for reading a book during the morning and midday hours. The plush chairs are comfortable, the lighting is good, the sea view is wonderful, and the room is virtually empty and therefore very quiet.

Club Mariner Youth Program

Although the Voyager does not have a dedicated facility for youthful passengers, it has a special program (grouped by age) for them on select itineraries during summers and holidays. Because the groups are small in number, the participants receive personalized attention.

For those desiring an extensive onboard variety of children programs and facilities, I suggest the mass-market cruise lines like Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean. Because their boats abound with children (especially when school is out), your brood will have many playmates.

Laundry, pressing & dry cleaning

Same-day service is available. And, there are self-service launderettes on each of the suite decks.

Embarkation & debarkation

The Voyager's boarding and deboarding processes are fast and efficient.

Fare summary:

What's included

Food

House wines

Standard spirits

Entertainment

DVDs

Gratuities

Cabin-to-cabin phone calls

Plus some other items & services

What's not

Shore excursions

Spa and beauty services

Super-premium drinks

Wine cellar (special bottles)

Caviar (premium)

Internet

Fax & long distance phone calls

Custom-printed newspapers

Laundry, pressing & dry cleaning

Shopping

Plus some other items & services

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