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Bart
First Class Passenger
Member # 1683

posted 11-26-2003 02:28 PM

Hi all,

For those of you interested, I have uploaded a comprehensive 9-page cruise review with almost 100 photos of my recent Mediterranean cruise on Oceania Cruises' REGATTA (the former R2)

The review features interior photos, a sample dinner menu , destination photos and daily programs and should paint a picture of what life on board Regatta is all about.

Photos and review are now online at Passenger Ship Parade. If you have visited my site recently, you might want to reload the index page to get the latest version.

I hope you enjoy it all!
Bart

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 11-26-2003 05:21 PM

Well done Bart. I love the new pool area...

and of course the atrium stairs!

[ 11-26-2003: Message edited by: Keitaro ]

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 11-26-2003 05:27 PM

The pool area does appear much improved, but the pool itself is really too small.

Too bad this is the only pool on the ship.

Ernie

ps - did you happen to notice the exhaust pipe (??) located in the upper left hand corner of the pool area photo? I wonder what it is for, and if it was added by Oceania?

[ 11-26-2003: Message edited by: eroller ]

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 11-26-2003 06:01 PM

On Minerva II Ernie, so I would assume all R ships?
It's a 'blank' square on the deck plans, nothing above and restrooms & card room below.. maybe the pool filtering? though that is a deck below.
Pam

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 11-26-2003 06:13 PM

Pam,
You are SO good with those photos! Thanks for the MINERVA II shot for comparison.

Looks like Oceania painted theirs white to blend a little bit better. I've never seen this by the pool on any other ship I have traveled, and as you can imagine I notice a lot of small details.

Could it be an emergency generator of sorts? Notice the large square metal area next to the pipe. Looks like a vent with metal flaps that would open should the machinery start up. Strange place for it if so.

Best,
Ernie

[ 11-26-2003: Message edited by: eroller ]

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 11-26-2003 06:13 PM

About the exhaust, maybe its for the bathrooms below or the Fitness and Spa center??

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 11-26-2003 06:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Keitaro:
About the exhaust, maybe its for the bathrooms below or the Fitness and Spa center??

I don't think that is the type of exhaust pipe that would be used for bathrooms or a fitness center. This one looks like it would handle smoke and fumes from a generator.

Ernie

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 11-27-2003 05:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Bart:
Hi all,
For those of you interested, I have uploaded a comprehensive 9-page cruise review with almost 100 photos of my recent Mediterranean cruise on Oceania Cruises' REGATTA (the former R2)

I hope you enjoy it all!
Bart

I did enjoy it Bart

Brought back memories to our visit to the ship in Amsterdam just before I met you on ms Deutschland.

Regards,

Willem van der Leek

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