Priscilla - I am SO ready for you and John to see the Mariner also. It's been too long since you were on a Regent ship. I ended up loving the Mariner, but after all the cruises you & I did on the Voyager together I must admit the Mariner was slightly confusing those 1st few days. I kept hitting the elevator button for the deck number of the venue on the Voyager. Oh, wrong. You all will especially love the coffee area. Looking forward to your seamail - when and if you have time. And in particular wanting to know where you think the best place is for bear watching. Have a great time and we can email after you get home. Say hi to John and give him a big hug for me. :bv: