@papaflamingoThank you! I was hoping for information from someone who took Regent up on one of these offers. I appreciate your insights.
(Yes! Navigator to Mariner MUCH BETTER! Won't sail on Navigator again. Just not a fan.)
If we were not traveling with dear friends, and if this was not their very first (!) cruise, my husband and I would have jumped on one of the options, in particular. But too many "if's" for this time.
I was happy to hear about the open excursions, and you are right about the Specialty Restaurants. We'd not likely get prime time reservations, but most likely get a chance to try them.
May I ask...how did your trip insurance transfer? Hopefully seamlessly??