We took our first Princess cruise this past February and were so impressed that we booked a British Isles cruise for this August on the Golden Princess....in a mini too. I think if you go with the right frame of mind then you will not be disappointed. Sure we would have loved to do a Regent British Isles but unfortunately they only seem to go there once per year and always in a bad month for us. This is the next best thing. I liken it to staying in a Marriott Hotel versus a Four Seasons or Ritz-Carlton......maybe not quite as luxurious but not uncomfortable either. Hope you have a great time!
Pat