We're retired and we enjoy sailing. After over 150 nights on Regent, we've considered it our favorite and we always anticipate our next Regent cruise. Sadly, things are not what they once were. The first hint that things had changed happened at embarkation. In the past we arrived at the pier and walked onto the ship. In December 2010, we arrived and were guided upstairs to be seated where we waited to be called to the registration desk. We arrived at noon and at 1pm, we were still waiting to be invited to board.
The Ship and cabins: Decorated for the holidays, the ship and cabin were as lovely as we remembered. Everything sparkled!
Dining is important to us. In the past Voyager's meals were memorable. Sadly, on this cruise, the meals were a sore point. We ate mainly in Compass Rose, the main dining room. While food was nicely presented and always hot, it was generally bland and uninteresting. Some main course dishes such as tournedos and butter-poached "mini" lobster tails( two to a plate) were properly cooked and tasty. Others including the hamburgers(ordinary preformed patties), pasta, lamb shank, and fish were tasteless or chewy. Not the fine cuts that we had come to enjoy in the past. Deserts looked wonderful but were ordinary tasting.
Standard suite with a balcony is well designed and efficient. Spacious bath with both tub and shower. Large closet. Good seating area.