Hi Eugene,

I tried to be thorough and even-handed in my assessment. I did send a copy of my review to Ngaire.

You could always do your own thing at every port rather than rely on their bus tours. However, cost for fare includes the tours.

In our experiences with ship tours, we have found Regent to be quite good and satisfying. AMA guides were just OK. Private touring is always our preference, despite which cruise line we go with.

I do think that the food and dining scenario were major points of contention for us.

All in all, we had an incredible trip with many meaningful and fullfilling experiences. The cruise, fortunately, was secondary.

AMA - not a terrible experience - just not for us. Many other options out there from which to pick and choose.