Again, nice report.

1) So is regent worth the premium over Norwegian, Princess, etc.
2) we have always thought we would like some solitute periods of being at sea for several days but wish once you get to a Sydney or Auckland wanting to spend more than 8-24 hours in such places. What is your view now that you have done it.
3) we want to check the block of a world circumnavigation and be a modern day Magellan but wonder if a life event back home would force us off the boat.
4) We have even looked into freighter cruises which are said to be real solitude specials with only a handful of guests to go along with crew but they go to different places and sometimes stay for days in port.