What a wonderful way to explore Europe! The ship, the views, the food, the care, and the ports were all great. It allowed us to have a comfortable overview of Germany, Austria, and Hungary, with a view toward coming back some day and seeing even more of our favorite spots. My wife has some special food requirements and they easily and discretely took care of them. We had excellent tour guides all along the journey. I was concerned about language barriers and navigating in countries where their first language is not English. No problem at all! The staff gave excellent advice and input for our daily adventures. We met many wonderful people too. It is a very social experience (if you want it to be). The meals were delicious and we loved dining on the deck so we could enjoy the views while we ate. With a deck attached to every stateroom, the views were always available and ample. It was more than a vacation; it was an experience!