Thanks JoAnn...appreciate your comments.

We know what you mean about the economy and travel plans. We had to cancel a RSSC cruise with a similar itinerary for this month due to vaporized interest income.

Hopefully things will start changing for the better over the next year. The wait til 2010 gives us more time to save and though not as luxurious as Regent, I think we will enjoy Oceania. I can deal with smaller public spaces, a smaller room and a small bathroom with shower only as long as service and food are good. Sure like that the ship has less than 700 passengers.
My best friend is soooo happy that he doesn't have to wear a jacket for dinner.

Enjoy your cruise this year!!