I gotta run out and catch up with my mom, really looking foward to seeing her, but I wanted to say that I agree with what you wrote, my hubby and I talked about something similar and he agreed with me when I said, a transatlanic might work better, you experience cruise life, and then you visit at your own pace. I know hubby was very stressed always watching the clock not to miss the ship departure. I also agree that a new port every day is not great and we would have much prefered it more leisurely but unfortunately this is all that Radisson offered and for now time was of the essance as well. Hopefully one day we will be able to do a more leisurely cruise. As I said I haven't given up on cruise life just yet.

As for dinners, yes, if we would not have had the port times, we may have enjoyed a longer dinner. I completely agree with all that you wrote.

As for the rudeness I would agree again, and I think it's just life upon reflection, and that maybe more noticeable because of the time/space/schedule as opposed to another venue.

As for the crew, I can't fault them one bit. They were right on with service above and beyond excellent. We were amazed at how smooth everything was run considering the turn around etc.

Thanks for your thoughts and advice, and again I completely agree with you.