We have been loyal Regent cruisers for more than ten years and were very excited when reading about the new Regent Explorer. The ship is, indeed, spectacular. The design is unique and elegant in all regards. Fabulous wide, winding staircases allow for open views of numerous public areas.

We found the staff overall to be up to the normal Regent standards. I am always amazed when a server in a restaurant venue remembers our names after serving us at an earlier meal. How do they do that? A noticeable exception, however, was the Reception Desk. One staff member in particular, a tall dark-haired man, was openly rude on two separate occasions. Neither he nor the woman at the desk at the time attempted to solve my query. I had never experienced this sort of treatment on a Regent cruise before, and it does leave me worrying about the training and hiring practices of those in charge of this new ship, perhaps affected by Norwegian policies now in place?

Our cabin, an F2, was lovely and spacious. The bed and the bedding were sumptuous and super comfortable. We were a bit disappointed, however, that the only seating in the cabin was on the small sofa that faced a desk and bar area. On other Regent cruises we had an upholstered chair in addition to the sofa, which made seating options more comfortable. A small point, and one that is certainly open to personal tastes, I for one prefer a lighter tone in the cabin decor. While the dark blue was striking, it can be a bit gloomy, especially on grey days. The closet was amazing! So many drawers and huge areas for hanging clothes. This closet would surely accommodate anyone on even a World Cruise! The bathroom also was spacious with room to accommodate all one's needs. Read more