Great report. Our last two cruises on SS, they were doing LTZ dinner reservations AT the restaurant, vs. at the front desk as it had been on our first two cruises. This made it much easier to get in for us, but then a lot of guests did not know about it. I wish they would do the online thing like Regent does.

To me, the closet is bigger on Shadow/Whisper, and I like that Regent has the full couch vs. the loveseat on SS.

Regent certainly gives perks quicker on their loyalty program w/ Silver, and you never get free internet w/ SS, though you eventually get free trips.

The one pet peeve I have on SS about the smoking issue is that I hang out in the hot tub, and the smoking area is behind that, so I get smoked up in the hot tub.

I have found lots of mingling on both ships, but I never went on Regent when it was not a/i.

I love the Bvulgari amenities. I loved the Aveda on Regent, but I will see what I think of the new stuff. A lot of people on SS go to bed right after the show, and it seemed to me that people stay out a bit more on Regent, but then I was solo on my two Regent cruises and was looking for stuff to do besides sit in my cabin (which I love).

Thanks for mentioning the charge for getting cash. That can really be a consideration on a longer voyage or one to remote areas with a bunch of different currencies.

I am glad you really enjoyed your sailing.