Hi All,

Perhaps someone can understand the newest policy from Regent. I have just received the 07 cruise planner from Regent and it states that in room bar set-up is only for penthouse and above categories (starting in 07). I'm confused by this as Regent is supposed to be starting all-inclusive. Seabourn still has in room set-up for 07, why doesn't Regent. Are passengers in the lower categories less desirable than the others? Do passengers in the lower categories not drink in their cabins. I mean if liquor is included than why deny my chance to have a cocktail while I'm dressing in my cabin. Why make us go to a lounge to do this. The in-room ste-up was a very nice touch, so why change something that works. I would like to hear from other Regent cruisers on this subject.

Cruise Crazed

All you have to do is ask room service for a drink (they will deliver martinis while you are relaxing in your cabin) or, I assume but not sure, ask room service for a bottle. As many will not use the bottles, I can see not putting two in every room.

Thanks Marc,

Wouldn't it be better to offer the passenger the option of having a bottle of their preffered (I agree 2 is 1 too many) liquor upon boarding, thereby sparing them the need to call room service. I also think room service would be happier this way as they then don't have to be running all over bringing individual drinks to the cabins.

cruise crazed

I sailed on Diamond when they had open bar back in 2003. There were no in-room set ups. I went down to gift shop and bought bottle of scotch for $15. Our friends, on the other hand, just called room service each time they wanted a drink in their room. I would think that this can become a big burden on room service thus my supposition about the bottles.

As for the policy change, there are still people that don't realize that you can get free drinks in dining room at dinner. There are many of us that top off our drinks prior to leaving dining room. This was an unadvertised benefit that cut down a bit on alcohol consumption in dining room. I think not putting in the bottles in room unless asked would be a similar situation.

Just received the 2007 information packet from RSSC.
In reading about "all inclusive" I see where there is no mention of in cabin bar set up anymore except for the big suites. Not even beer in the frig.
This follows what we have been saying. Now we can go to the lounges instead of staying in our cabins for cocktail hour. :D :hug: Nothing wrong with bringing your own for in cabin if needed.

Okay, let me see if I got this right?

No more "in room liquor/bar setup" in 2007...the only thing set up will be soft drinks/water?

I guess that is right AnaLuisa - I have not read latest...seems Regent goes AI and cuts back on in cabin set up??? Poor room service people run back and forth??? Ridiculous and cheap ...

Just ask for a bottle from room service. It is probably premature to complain. No Hotel Manager is going to let his room service staff run ragged when there is an easy solution.

Since Ida is a champagne drinker, wonder if we will get another replacement (of complimentary welcome bottle of house champagne in suite)..SS includes (Pommery, Mumms, Vueve Cliquot) 24/7. Would hate to have to run to the bar for a glass (if offered)before every sail away..or call room service each time we want a refill..Hopefully, by our Oct 07 sailing the bugs will be worked out...r/wes

Marc and Wes - Agree with both of you -

Yes it said the welcome bottle of champagne
will still be in your cabin on arrival.

Jim, right, but we're wondering about the new Regent policy on champagne refils...r/wes

I've read that many past Regent cruises have received surveys regarding their new policy (we have cruised on Regent but did not receive a survey). If you haven't received the survey, you may want to drop them a quick e-mail with your concerns -- we also think a bottle for the room should be available through room service.

Interesting question Wes.