I just came across this post on AllThingsCruise.com. I am well aware of the brouhaha on Cruise Critic about this. I have no idea if this posting means that it is fairly definite or if someone is "jumping the gun." I didn't notice anything about early boarding, but the item that would bother me the most is if higher-level cabins have priority in booking online excursions.
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Regent Seven Seas announces new concierge-level amenities
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will offer added amenities to guests in higher-level suites. Beginning with the 2012 summer season, guests in concierge-level and above suites will enjoy a range of benefits from priority shore excursion and restaurant reservations to upgrades and complimentary amenities.
Guests in categories E and above on Seven Seas Mariner (beginning April 2, 2012) and Seven Seas Voyager (beginning April 16, 2012) and category D and above on Seven Seas Navigator (beginning May 30, 2012) will receive the following exclusive concierge services:
Upgraded pre-cruise luxury hotel package
Priority online reservations on FREE, unlimited shore excursions
Priority online reservations in the specialty restaurants Prime 7 and Signatures
15 minutes of FREE phone calls and 60 minutes of FREE Internet access per suite
25 percent off premium wine and liquor purchases
10 percent off pre- or post-cruise hotel or land packages
10 percent off Regent Choice shore excursions
Eligible for suite upgrades at time of sailing, when available with preference by booking date
In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer and cashmere blanket
Regent Seven Seas Cruises special gift
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Eugene
