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Regent Seven Seas - Splendor

  • Writer: David
    David
  • Oct 22
  • 2 min read

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October 22, 2025

Countdown: 9 Days Until Cruise Time!


It’s hard to believe we’re just 9 days away from setting sail on our Regent Seven Seas cruise out of New York City! The excitement is officially real—those single-digit countdown days always hit differently. 🛳️✨


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Today I carved out some time to take stock of what we've done so far (spoiler: a lot!) and what’s still left to do before we’re stepping on board and leaving the everyday behind.


✅ What’s Already Done:

  • Cruise booked and confirmed 🎉

  • Flights to NYC sorted

  • Pre-night hotel booked before our flight (always nice to take the stress out of travel day!)

  • Transportation to the airport is booked—we decided it made more sense than leaving our car parked for nearly 16 days. Definitely a more cost-effective (and hassle-free) option.

  • Hotel in New York reserved—we’re staying at The Plaza! We’re really looking forward to a little luxury before boarding the ship. More details and thoughts on the hotel once we arrive.

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  • Shore excursions booked (can’t wait for these!)

  • Travel insurance: check

  • Passports are current and easy to find

  • Luggage tags printed

  • Countdown app opened approximately 47 times today

  • And yes—we’ve started pulling out our cruise wear! Think breezy linen, comfy sandals, and those “only-on-vacation” outfits that just feel like vacation. The guest bedroom looks like a boutique exploded—but in the best way.

  • Empire State Building tickets booked for the day of departure! A fun way to kick off the trip with a classic NYC view before heading to the port.



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  • We're also tentatively planning either a pedicab tour through Central Park or a visit to a museum—just depends on the weather. It is early November, after all, and you never know what kind of day you’ll get. Fingers crossed for clear skies!

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⏳ Still On the List:

  • Final packing (and narrowing down the shoe options 😅)

  • Set up out-of-office messages

  • Charge all the tech and download reading/podcast material

  • Double-check our NYC restaurant reservations

It’s such a good feeling knowing most of the big stuff is handled. We’re in the home stretch now, and it’s all starting to feel very real. If you’ve done a Regent cruise before and have any last-minute tips or “don’t forget to pack” advice, I’d love to hear them!

Stay tuned—next stop: NYC! 🗽🧳

 
 
 

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