Wanderers : February 2026

I have to tell you about how we got to the ship. It was an experience. We had been watching all the traffic on the bridge going to the cruise port terminal from our hotel room and had debated about waiting a little longer before leaving. We exit the hotel and our plan was to take an Uber. There were taxis sitting right outside so that was our choice. This taxi driver was yelling (not in English) at other drivers and going in and out of lanes. We get on the bridge and he made his own lane against the side of the bridge wall. I wasn't sure we were even going to make it to the ship! I so wished I would have recorded the entire drive. Google Maps said it was going to take us 35 minutew. We made it to the pier in 15. The guy should probably think about a different career before he has a heart attack.

You may have realized we are huge fans of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Our cruise now is on The Mariner, a smaller and older vessel. This vessel is 710 ft in length. There are 700 guests and 450 crew from 38 Nationalities.

The Mariner was in port the night before we were scheduled to embark and we could see her from our room.

We checked in and received our Key Card - we are now 'Gold' status! Our key card allows us to board the ship, enter our suite and provides our muster station. Let's Go!

It is really nice to walk onboard and hear "Welcome Home would you like a glass of Champagne 🍾"

Suites there are 8 different suite types, every guest enjoys spacious closets, well-appointed bathrooms and a private balcony with views of the shimmering sea. Ours was a Deluxe Veranda Suite.

These beds are so comfy

An under used makeup table

Closet

Stocked Refrigerator

Our Welcome Champagne

Cuisine All the restaurants are included, however the Mariner only has two specialty restaurants (Chartreuse & Prime 7) and you do need reservations for those.

Chartreuse a classic French fare with a modern twist and ocean views.

Coffee Connection a great spot for coffee and vodka hot chocolates.

Compass Rose is the main dining room. The left side of the menu is always the same. The right side changes daily.

Appetizers

Tuna Tartar with carrot ginger 🫚
dressing & mirin soy sauce

Black Mussels with white wine
cream sause, poblano, tomatoes, &
scallions

Classic Caesar Salad with anchovies

Quiche Poire, Noix et Roquefort
Pear & walnut quiche, blue cheese,
mixed greens

Cream of Asparagus

Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Celery Remoulade
boston lettuce, truffle dressing,
apples & walnuts

Creamy Corn & Poblano Chili Soup
barley, pancetta, & honey
Roasted peanuts

Entrees

Thai Red Curry Chicken with
coconut 🥥, eggplant, straw
mushrooms, cherry tomatoes,
Thai basil & lime leaves

Sake Glazed Salmon with
wasabi mash, pickled radish
& sesame

Maine Lobster à l'Américaine
Celery-truffle mash, turnips,
lobster sauce, tarragon

Golden Fried Chicken à la Kiev
Herb 🌿 stuffed chicken breast
bacon braised cabbage,
truffle jus

Destination Dish - Pan Seared Swordfish
Steak with coconut, potato mousseline &
pineapple 🍍 salsa

Black Angus Filet Mignon with
Baked potato 🥔, &sauteed spinach

Perfectly cooked and paired with a
2022 Cótes Du Rhóne

Desserts

French Lemon Meringue Tart
with Raspberry sauce

Tazanian Chocolate Cake
Molten caramel & vanilla
ice cream

One of my favorite desserts is the Grand Marnier Souffle with an Orange Vanilla Sauce 😋

La Veranda is the ship's breakfast and lunch buffet. At breakfast you also have the option to order made to order omelets, eggs, pancakes, etc. At lunch there is a pasta & hot carving stations. Our favorite breakfast spot.

Pancakes, sausage, hash brown, &
cinnamon roll

Pool Grill

Prime 7 is their version of a steakhouse.

Sette Mari at La Veranda is their version of an Italian restaurant with a first come first served basis. We normally line up about 10 minutes before opening. Service always begins with the antipasti served at your table (bread, olives, cheese, etc.). We have been getting the bread, olives, & chunks of parmesan served with oil & balsamic.

Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Seafood risotto, black mussels,
scallops, squid, shrimp

Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Slow-braised sliced veal shank,
vegetables, saffron risotto

Pollo Della Casa
Slow-Braised Chicken Thighs,
marsala sauce, porcini mushrooms,
mascarpone polenta

Tea Time is held daily in the Horizon Lounge.

American Pie & Cookies

Key Lime Pie

Cheesecake

Entertainment

Block Party -- come out of your room 'as you are' and bring a glass to meet your neighbors.

Odessa our suite attendant

Captain Abhi

Bocce/Croquette Court

Card/Conference Room

Casino

Culinary Presentation - Let's Chocolate the World featuring Barry Callebaut chocolates

Golf Net & Putting Green

Internet Cafe and Library

Pickle Ball Court & Shuffleboard

Puzzle Table

SailAway Celebration

Shows are held in the Constellation Theater mostly at 9:30 however there are some that take place at 6 pm.

Guest Entertainer George Casey - The King of Blarney!

We missed these two shows:

Guest Entertainer David Shannon Ireland's Greatest Showman
Guest Entertainer Nina Skyy Forever Whitney

The Speaker Series

Our first speaker was Dr. Sherry Hutt is an internationally recognized cultural heritage preservation expert who has served as a college professor, judge, museum trustee, head of the US cultural property repatriation program and adviser to two US presidents.

Cartagena - City of Gold & Flowers
Land Divided, World United by the Panama Canal
Ride with the Lone Ranger of the Panama Strip

Our second speaker was Dr. Tom Jones is a former NASA astronaut, scientist, speaker, author, and consultant. Ironically, he is from Baltimore and his nephew went to Salisbury University with Nick and was in Nick's wedding. What a small world!

Sky Walking an Astronauts Journey

Prof. Michael Sears holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy. A veteran of California’s Silicon Valley where he worked in both large and small technology companies.