Oh boy, so many people to respond to.

Hmm, let me say first that, despite our wonderful 2 weeks on Voyager, we were left with a feeling that the luxury edge that Radisson originally had, and that Regent has attempted to improve on, is in peril. I don't know if this is related to the free excursions and mad dash to fill the ships in 2009.

It's just an uncomfortable feeling, mostly to do with the people on the ship, but also the feeble attempts to do entertainment and make you feel cherished, things that seemed to be so easy in the past. Perhaps I'm just jaded, but I'm ready for something new. And it may also coincide with the fact that I'm now retired and David is approaching retirement, and our disposable income is reduced. I could imagine trying another luxury line if we decided to splurge, or even R again for the right itinerary, but we'll stick to land for a bit.

Anyways, back to excursions:

Jody, too bad we missed you! So you were on the catamaran with Chad! Did you ride back on the bus where they filled the jump seats in the aisle?

Lynn, I'm with you on the prices. I was checking out single supplements today, since our friend Jim wants to do Alaska perhaps in 2011. I can't find any discounted single rates for Alaska at all--can this be?

To all, I don't mind that the excursions are included, but they should be done right, in the Regent manner, or lots of "concierge" alternatives should be offered for moderate fees.