We choose this cruise to mark our 50th Wedding Anniversary, having deliberated long and hard about repeating our honeymoon to Italy. We were so pleased with this choice. The whole experience was faultless. Front facing cabin on the Promenade deck was spotless, comfortable and service was excellent. We ate mostly in the Compass Rose and were so impressed with the choices, especially the vegetarian, and the service. Although we had not told anyone on board, we were invited to the Captain's Table for the Gala evening and treated like royalty. All of the ports visited gave us insights into the people, the culture and the scenery. Whilst St Petersburg was amazing, all the rest were a very close second. We were so impressed with the courtesy, care, thoughtfulness and skill of all the crew. We will hold all those memories forever.