Marc, we were in Category E, the worst, obstructed view. It didn't include tips ($156) and no alcholic beverages; however, the Captain had 2 parties with open bar on 2 nights, so basically you only needed to buy alchohol for 5 nights if you wanted it. Bottled water, soda and specialty coffees are included in the price. For us it was 4 nights, the last night I won a bottle of wine in their closed circuit TV trivia contest that we enjoyed at dinner that night. That still doesn't equate to double the price even if you drank yourself to death. My onboard platinum credits covered more than our bar bill.

Doesn't this Class H on Regent already include the $1000 off with a price of $4,319? The 2 free hotel nights are probably worth $800. Ok, we're getting closer.

Maybe they can justify the extra cost with a little bigger cabin and unobstructed view. I have to say, I wouldn't book another cruise on Crystal in Category E, just not worth it to look out your window at a lifeboat. The next class up on Crystal would have added $300 each which was what I should have done to have a unobstructed view. We paid $2218 each total including the fuel surcharge.

Anyway, everyone has to weigh their priorities and Regent is lucky to have so many loyal cruisers. For me, the goal is Seabourn, talk about sky high prices.

KarenM