This was our first trip with Regent. Started in Rio & then to West Africa, the Canaries, Morocco, Malaga finishing in Barcelona. The captain & staff were first class. Nothing was too much trouble. Our penthouse suite was kept immaculately.

The included tours were a mixed bag. In Malaga our guide had difficulty shepherding the coachload of passengers through the crowded back streets. On arrival at the Picasso Museum we were informed that only small groups were allowed in & our party would have to be split. As part of the second batch we were asked to wait outside the building. Stood there for 1/2 hour whilst another guide appeared & tried to negotiate admittance. Wasn't worth the effort. None of Picasso's important works were displayed.

Even more variable was the food on board. A light breakfast in the room included soggy toast. Was replaced the following day with soggy Danish. Dispensed with these & tried a favoured American staple - waffles. Arrived in equally poor condition. Having sampled some poor cooking we were invited to meet the chef & catering team. They were aware of problems & informed me that these had been "identified". Read more