The locations of the ports we went to was the main reason we selected the trip. The second reason we picked the ship was all the Viking river cruises we had been on and KNEW that the Viking ship would equally be good ( the cruise was so much more than we could even dream).I tell people that the inside of the ship was like a peaceful spa---one day while on the cruise a group of ladies and I joked that we could just stay on the ship and sail in circles--the ship was so relaxing. The walkways with the cozy tables and chairs just invited a quite little sit. One big factor we love about ALL viking ships is the inclusive nature of tours--special restaurants--WIFi--drinks at dinner ---all free. Speaking of the specialty restaurants--on the ship-- all were excellent but we loved the Asian one the best--we ate there twice. I loved afternoon teas which was a real tea not the ones on other ships. We loved our room--let me say that again--we loved our room. I could go on and on but I will finish with the fact that my husband loves the best---the number of people on board--with less than 1000 . This ship has totally spoiled us forever (we have already booked a trip for 2017). I tell people non-stop that your ship is the most peaceful--beautiful--value for your--and go to such interesting places.