Thanks, David - that's what it felt like, but I didn't want to cause any panic :) We "parked" smoothly today, I am happy to report!

Same Captain "bumped" into dock in Mexico last summer. Big hole was fixed before crossing in November. I wish he would take better care of MY ship!

Sorry that was the Navigator. I take back my previous post. Humbly,

Kristin, so glad you're having a wonderful time and thanks for your updates.

You look terrific in the photo.

Nancy

Kristin, it sure sounds like you're having a ball. Love your reports !!

Ditto the rest, K! Thanks for posting.

Here we are in Santorini - we stalked ourselves! Not sure if this will turn out for y'all...
http://www.santorini.net/index.php?id=897

We sail away at 6:00 local time so you may not catch us. We are still having THE most wonderful time. More later!

Just checked the cams.
From Costa Atlantica bridge.
Not sure which one is Voyager



Here a couple looking into the caldera,but they just miss your ship.....at the moment.

Just some added comments on the Rhodes Pier Bump. Bob and I are in a cabin midships and we were out on the balcony watching the ship come into the dock. It was backing in, when it appeared to bump the side of the dock. From our vantage point it was hardly noticeable. From what Kristin wrote, it had to be quite a jolt where their cabin is.
I read that the hull was inspected and passed. We stayed on schedule. I am sure some passengers were not even aware anything happened.

Last evening Bob and I had a nice conversation with Captain Sanguineti. He is quiet, friendly and very interesting.

As Kristin mentioned, this is a wonderful cruise; I will be sorry to leave in a few days. :(
.............
Susan

The Captain is indeed a very nice man, I agree, Susan! I am sure he is a little shy with his first official sailing and is feeling out "the lay of the land".

We had such a fantastic day in Santorini. I am sure I made mention of this before but the last (and only) time we were here, it RAINED. So we were determined to experience the sunny Santorini the way it is supposed to be.

I am happy to report that it was picture perfect, as you can probably see from the webcams! We took a cab to Oia and just took in the scenery. It was fabulous! We are about to sail out, but it was sure fun being "stalked". Compass Rose tonight with friends.

I am so impressed with the public areas of the Voyager, I must say. Compared to the other ships we have sailed, the lounges are so spacious and accommodating. The "public" restrooms are gorgeous. The pool area is quite a bit larger than we anticipated. This ship's layout just seems to "make sense".

Our penthouse suite's layout is so wonderful. I do like the "square" shape vs. the "rectangle". I love having an extra window for more light and better views. The walk-in closet seems larger than those we've had on previous cruises (SS and Navigator).

The Observation Lounge is incredible! It can get quite chilly, but the views are amazing and unlike any ship we have sailed. The Horizon deck has a set of lounge chairs on the port side which famous people could use - they are so out of the way and private. We have had the Horizon deck to ourselves on many occasions, almost as if we were on a private yacht. We have eavesdropped on trivia in the afternoons and don't think we could partake! Most of those questions are way too difficult for us ;) Props to those of you on LCT who participate, and WIN, regularly! Maybe some of that will rub off on us on VIKING.

Well, we are about to sail out of the Calderra, so I think we'll get ourselves to a good vantage point. More later!

Kristin:
Your comments are hitting me right in the heart as we so miss being on our wonderful Voyager cruise which ended in Istanbul just three weeks ago...many, many wonderful memories come back as you describe the ship, the ports and fun with fellow cruisers. I'm so glad the great time continues!
Tim

Tim: Ditto, ditto, ditto.

Kristin: So glad you saw Santorini the way it should be seen. Captain Dag did us a wonderful favour by rearranging our schedule the second week.

Sounds like Regent inherited a lemon of a Captain from Oceania. :mad:

Bring back Knute!!!!!

Kristin I am loving your posts and so happy you and Greg are enjoying Voyager! :)

Hi Kristin!! Just catching up with you. I'm so glad you are having such nice weather. Sole stuffed with salmon mousse?? I need that!

I hope you're both feeling better and the rest of your trip is wonderful!

Hey Marc,
What do you mean "Bring back Capt. Knut"? Is this new captain permanent? What happened with Capt Knut? Anybody know? The Voyager won't seem the same without him and Capt. Dag.
Lynn

Captain Knutt has left Regent. Do not know the story just know he is no longer with the company.

Say it ain't so, Ngaire! We really enjoyed our cruises with Capn. Knutt/Knut/Knute. Sniffle..grrr..sniffle. Who ELSE is going to teach me to use a sextant on the wing bridge?

On the bright side .. looks like we'll be making acquaintance with a lot of new staff on Regent next September. It hasn't been THAT long since PANDA, has it?

Cheers, Anne

Oh, well I wish him well. Hoping he has some great new job.

I've enjoyed him, but I'm not a big "captain" person, so I'll look forward perhaps to meeting the new guy next time I'm on Voyager (or Dag, who I've not sailed with.)

We are home now, and what a fabulous trip it was. We spent 2 nights in Athens post-cruise at the Grande Bretagne and just ate up Athens. What a city - we love it! Greg somehow found the same restaurant that we'd been to our last visit which had been introduced to us by native Athinians, and we got to share it with new friends. The house wines seemed to taste better this time around. It's so great to try them at each place and if you don't like them, it doesn't matter much because they are so inexpensive to begin with!

Thanks so much to all of you for enjoying the "ride" with us. This experience was definitely everything we expected and more. We eagerly anticipate sailing the Voyager again in May on the first leg of VIKING. Many of the same staff will still be on, we made sure of it! :)

Welcome home K!!!~!~! I, too, love Athens and the Voyager? what can you say???? Thanks for your wonderful seamail -

What Joanna said - welcome home! We loved being along for the ride.

Cheers, Anne

Welcome home, Kristin. I'm so glad you had such a great cruise. Thanks for "the ride". I loved your SeaMail!

Welcome home, Kristin! We loved your sea mail but I like having you "home" with us, too!

Welcome home Kristin, your trip sounded fabulous, we loved going along!

Kristin thanks for the wonderful Sea Mail and welcome home! :)

What we are hearing is that Captain Knut has retired.

I have never met Captain Knut and have no idea how old he is but when the original Captain on the Mariner (a very nice Frenchman) retired, I remember hearing that Regent had a "65 year old and retire" policy. I also heard that the French Captain is now sailing with another line

I haven't a clue if this has any relation to this situation.

Peggy

Welcome home, Kristin! Thanks for the fun sea mail! How cool that you get to look forward to being on the Voyager again in May!

Welcome Home Kristin. We loved travelling with you !! Thanks for taking us along...next best thing to the real thing.

Kristin, thanks for your great reports. Sounds like you had a great cruise. Thanks for taking us along. Welcome back to the real world!

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! And Kim, you're right - I can't wait to get back on the Voyager in May. I'm practically counting the months! And on that note, the new process of getting onboard booking discounts worked beautifully. Susan at B&K had our credit confirmed and updated invoices for us before we even arrived home, and we didn't need to seek out anyone on the ship at all. B&K rocks!

Kristin,
Thanks for your kind words. Enjoy assisting you with your travel plans. Loved your picture onboard. It is fun to be able to put a face with your smiling voice.

Welcome home Kristin, we enjoyed the ride with you and the pix - - we could tour with you as we did B2B in June. Rod and Cynthia