Finally getting settled in after getting home and just wanted to join the choir of praise for this Norway cruise. We have enjoyed a number of great cruises with Regent, but this one was especially outstanding. The food was wonderful in every restaurant (Prime 7 is a winner). The service was possibly the best ever – every person in every department was warm, friendly and helpful.

The scenery was spectacular and Captain Dag gave us amazing close-up views as only he can. We highly recommend this cruise for those who love beautiful scenery – and much of it can be seen from the ship.

And, of course, the cruise was even more special because we enjoyed it with Ngaire, Ken and a great group of fellow LCT / B&K cruisers. Looking forward to cruising with all of you again.

A note of thanks to those of you who were on the 2007 Norway cruise. Even though you did not have the beautiful weather we did, your favorable comments helped us decide to take the cruise this year. We are truly glad we did.

Bobby & Marti

Bobbi and Marti, glad to hear another good report. I've been twice to Norway, once with weather like yours, and once (in 2007) where it was not ideal, but both with wonderful lct BK people. Good weather turns a cruise like this one from "great" to "outstanding, superb, best ever!"

Well,third time trying is truelly lucky...This was our third attempt to do the Norway cruise and it was really worth waiting for.

It started at the Toronto Airport when we were asked if we wished to upgrade to BC from economy plus...."Is the Pope Catholic,I asked?"

As you already know from all the others, the trip was pure perfection.....
From the fantastic weather,the breathtaking scenery,great food ,re-uniting with Carol and Ralph, Ngaire and Ken....Meeting new friends,Susan,Wendy and Don all from Canada,Rachel,Charles and Jon, Wendy and Frank ,with whom we will surely travel with again.

One of the best shore excursians I have ever had was the Crab boat and Ice Bar trip. We donned our Bright Red flotation suits,mask,rubber gloves and walked to our Zodiaks,we, in my case,"waddled" better describes it.Thank god I had my trusty new friend Jamie,a 21 year old dancer from the ship to help me...I think I was his adopted "nanny".

Once aboad the Zodiac we took off, like a bat out of hell, across the sea out to the King Crab traps.
I was sitting on a Pommel-like seat (shades of high school gymnastics)..The traps were raised and about 10 Kilos of crabs were kept.

When we arrived at the tiny fishing village they prepared(dismembered , cut them up in other words)

We walked to a huge white tepee the type the Sumi used,sat on reindeer covered planks around a large wood fire .Surprisingly,there wasn't too much smoke.
They boiled up the crab legs and served them on freshly cut slabs of wood (our plates)...Oh my god talk about delicious...sooooo fresh and juicy....sooo messy...but no one cared...We were too busy eating all we could and we still couldn't finish them.
Then back to the Zodiacs wher this time I was seated on the side of the boat,holding on for dear life to a rope ans we bumped and flew back to town.hank god dana was ther with a hold on my shoulder as I tend to get "air-born" when we hit the waves.
We then went to the Ice Bar...no alcohol..but that was ok Jamie,dana and I had fun taking shots of each other..I wish I knew how to post photos here.

I would highly recommend this to anyone going to Norway....but book early as they only take 20 brave souls....Lucky Us!!!

The second memorable time was our visit to Captain Dag's home. I wasn't able to finish the walk so I ended back in the Harbour talking to the lead singer when a lady with a beautiful Golden Retriever/Lab stopped and started to chat.
When she heard that I wasn't going to be able to go to the home she offered to drive me there.
We walked to her friend Hedvigr's home around the corner. Hedvigr invited me in to see her family home....It was a doll house,it was that pretty.
She then drove me up to Captain Dags home wher I was able to meet his beautiful and charming wife and see thei lovely home...
Then Hedvigr drove out to visit an ancient Viking Burial park...fascinating!!
She and her friend Lisa wer so kind and hospitable.

What more can I say..a truly memorable experience, one I shall always remember.

Hi Pat & Ray:

Yep, can read real happiness in your note and am so glad you didn't miss Capt. Dag's home. That's something not to be missed.

Beautiful country and so are the natives.

Cheers! Ray & Penny

Love your description of the crab tour. I wanted to do that one, but of course, Jon had major objections.

The Viking burial ground sounds interesting. We missed that.