Marc, I too was VERY surprised that the open bar didn't start from the moment the pod problem was announced through the duration of the cruise. Although it didn't affect Tom and I personally since we already get free drinks, it made Regent look CHEAP and certainly less than 5 star to give free drinks for only 1/2 hour! They might as well have not done it all. I heard this over and over from non-Mushers as well.
