We chose this cruise because we did the viking Rhine cruise last July and loved it, we had a great time this cruise, wish we had more free time at each stop but we did have some, the optional tours were great except the one to a museum, guide was not engaged and we were promised 2 demos we never got, we bought the pictures at the end of cruise but many duplicates were on it, food and room was great, wonderful service, they have fun entertainment to keep you busy, we are planning to go on viking ocean cruise in Jan, these boats only have 930 guests, their river boats have around 200, I like the fact that you can dress casual or formal your choice, no seating requirements, you can go where you want and be comfortable. When you came in from tours staff was there to meet you with a small fruit drink, cool towel or cookie.