FJORDers,

As Pam (cruiserPK) brought to my attention (and since I haven't seen anybody else post on this), be advised that Regent apparently has dropped the “Glacier Hike on Larsbreen” for Longyearbyen. Apparently in that it is no longer listed as an option in the on-line descriptions or in the on-line booking form. If I remember, I’ll call Regent tomorrow since there is also (maybe) the possibility that it was booked up to capacity. However, nothing indicates to me that their shore excursion reservation system is sophisticated enough to figure that out.

So, if in fact it has been cancelled, and understanding from frequent posts that the system requires a completely new full submission, we get to join the back of the line for the on-line shore excursions. A reasonable system would notify us that it was cancelled and ask us if we’d like to substitute another tour (of which, the new listing for the “Hiking to Plateau Mountain” would seem to be the closest replacement).

Also, the former “North Cape Tour” in Honningsvaag is now listed as “North Cape (transfer only)” though the description hasn’t changed one word.

To end on a positive note: 83 days ‘til we sail!