This was our first cruise on Regent. Several of our friends who were onboard have sailed with them many times. Regent and this ship were highly touted as first class. Although we had a good time for the 20 days, sadly I cannot say the experience was first class.

The ship itself is new and opulent. My personal taste would have preferred less black marble and more conventional artwork but obviously much money was spent in outfitting the ship. Our cabin was a Deluxe Veranda and it was very spacious and well laid out. Walk in closet, two sink marble bathroom with shower and tub. You could not ask for a better cabin.

So what is the problem? Service. Throughout the ship service just did not live up to expectations. At the bars, in the restaurants and in the cabin staff the service was sorely lacking. Long waits to catch the eye of a waiter and longer waits after giving your order. Several times we were unable to reach our steward for cabin service. The method used in La Veranda for lunch is a combination of buffet and waiter service. Very often resulting in long waits for what the waiter had to serve. Read more