Great review Suzanne, thanks for taking the time to post your observations. We too are starting to think of other options, and Azamara has been on our radar too. Regent is just starting to get a little out of our price range, and they haven't come up with much new in the way of itineraries.

Since Azamara can be booked thru BK, maybe at some point a group could organize and cruise together, which means we still have the advantage of cruising with the LCT group, but get to try some new lines. I keep looking at Seabourn and SilverSea as well, even Oceania.