I guess that should have been my question, Ngaire whether it was a "friends" itinerary.

As for Leslie's earlier post on price differential, Regent's pricing includes free air, and Silversea does not, so have to wait to see what the credit is if you book your own air, and Regent cruise is longer. Idea of flying to Bombay just to have 2 sea days doesn't appeal to me, as I would not book pre-cruise as a solo traveler. So many variables, too, as ports are quite different, one line staying mostly in the area East of Suez canal, other adding European ports that are familiar.