Yes, Tom and I knew from eating dinner with Mark Conroy on the W.C. that the chances for the open bar on the S.A. trip didn't look good so this didn't come as a surprise (a disappointment, yes but not a surprise). I firmly believe that any cruise over 30 days should include liquor (actually I'm an advocate of all RSSC cruises including liquor 24/7). I witnessed that it really did not change the drinking habits of the majority of people when it is included in the fare.

I can't imagine why RSSC is cutting corners on the brochures. Our 2005 W.C. brochure was fabulous and included excursion options and so much information. Debbie, I'm appalled at the 2006 W.C. brochure you have as a full World Cruiser! Radisson doesn't seem to be considering the first impression prospective RSSC cruisers are getting with these cheap brochures. .... (or any past cruisers!) Debbie, you're so right... when you're paying MANY thousands of dollars to go on a world cruise you deserve better than a measly 6 page brochure. What is with the RSSC Marketing department!! Shame on Radisson!

Marc, can't answer your question as I have no idea why they reversed the itinerary??