We are booked on the December 19 cruise as well-Mid East Meandering-and are quite concerned with the massive unrest in that region. Furthermore, we booked a New Year's Eve post cruise for 4 nights Dubai and Abu Dhabi which is in addition to the extra time in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We were really looking forward to visiting Bahrain and Oman. It is very puzzling why these were cancelled yet the other areas are in close proximity in which we are visiting. I spoke to my cruise consultant and he too mentioned there was a short window of FCC being offered. We booked several excursions and have not received the refund of the excursions on our AMEX however it shows the credit on the booking. It certainly doesn't look like the customer is "King" anymore. We were long time Regent cruisers and are no longer traveling with them. I have written emails about our concerns with an American ship in those regions and the abundance of religious animosity. We too received a form letter stating there would be strict penalties in cancelling within a 45 day window. Very frustrating. We totally agree with your viewpoints.
