We picked Variety's Jewels of the Cyclades cruise as it spend nights in the major islands. This allowed us to have dinner assure, enjoy the night life without worrying what time to return to the ship. Another feature of the smaller ship is it anchor in secluded coves and harbors so we could swim. The ship is retro classic but completely updated, the staff is very attentive, and because of the 18 crew to 49 passages ratio, we received outstanding service. If you like being waited on, pampered and can do without the activities and facilities of the large cruise ships (i.e: gym, pool, professional entertainment) and you want to get off the ship when you want, stay ashore as long as you want, take only a few minutes to settle your account and completely relax without the mass of people found on the larger cruised lines, then this is for you. We were completely surprised by the how OUTSTANDING the food was. Very Very pleased!