Wendy and Pat,

We were on the Voyager with you and would agree regarding the excursions on that segment. The problem with the Salvador tour was that a similar tour had a warning about difficult walking and that tour (which I wa on) did not. This caused many to select that tour over the other, only to find that they were very similar, thus the grumbling. I agree with Wendy that Chad's vessel was way overcrowded.

Having said all that, the excursions on the four earlier segments were not as crowded (due to a smaller passenger population and many were very good. However, in spite of the fact that I have booked a cruise on the Voyager this year, I agree that the included shore excursions are a very bad idea (the Destinations staff agrees) and may result in loss of business for Regent. This is especially true of its typical passenger; one who is well traveled and doesn't like the motorcoach method of excursions.
Jody