Thanks Doug. I have yet to sail on Regent, I'm a Crystal cruiser. while I recognize that the Silversea ships will not be able to offer the entertainment/production shows like Crystal, I'm hoping for good entertainment. Crystal does an amazing job with lots of great activites and lectures on sea days. I'm trying to cruise closer to home next year and we have a reservation on the Shadow on an Alaska itinerary. We still have a Crystal cruise/British Isles booked and my husband still would rather do that. I know either will work for me and I'll figure this out at some point. I know that I'm not comparing apples to apples, just trying to gather more info.

Thanks again!

Nancy