We choose this cruse because of the ports. Both the embarkation and disembarkation were the best. Smooth organized and a real pleasure. The providers were a happy lot.

The ship is magnificent! The only concern was that there was no mid ship stairway, but the was really not a problem. It was actually easy to move around the ship. Once again the crew displayed a glad your here attitude. The cabin we were in D504 was excellent. Smaller than some we have been on but was clean, comfortable. Cabin service was excellent. The Dining was good but not up to par on what we have experienced in the past. I will say that the International Cafe gets an A+. The entertainment was spectacular, whether in the Theater, or the Piazza. I can't imagine that it could get any better. The things they do in the theater are just amazing. Maintenance on the ship was obvious, they were constantly cleaning.

The Ports we visited some we did on our own others we took tours. We especially enjoyed Tallinn which we did on our own. St. Petersburg was amazing and we did a wo Day Deluxe tour with SPB. We also went to the Ballet. You do not have to go through the Ship to get a free Visa. the tour was well beyound what was offered on the ship at twice the cost. Many of our fellow passengers were very disappointed with their st. Petersbarg excursion from the ship. SPB also had much smaller groups which facilitated getting around. Our tours in Stockholm and Oslo were likewise with SPB. Even had a singing tour guide in stockholm.