Yes, Regent has definitely gone down in the two years since we have sailed.
I don't know where the previous poster was at embarkation but I was in the second row of chairs and it was very orderly, they began a couple of minutes after noon, they called by row, we were on board before 1230 and in our rooms by 230. Well done.
The food was not as good (until I found a very accommodating head waiter and then we had two terrific meals in Compass Rose!)
I think we were in 1019 and it was great, steps from the pool and the pool bar.
Great butler. Mostly good side of the ship in ports. Huge walk-in closet, large bathroom with tub.