We chose this cruise because of the length and because of all the ports we visited. We were more than pleased with the results. The cruise was extremely relaxing, and the service was outstanding! We especially enjoyed the cruise director and our waiter, Alan. The port visits were well organized and interesting and we enjoyed them all. The extra excursions were something we chose to skip, but we did not feel as though we missed anything. We enjoyed our extra time exploring the various towns. One thing to remember for those going on this cruise for the first time is that there is a lot of down time while you cruise from port to port, so it is good to come prepared with a good book or something to occupy yourself. The cabins are quite small, but very well kept, and we were rarely in the cabin anyway. The food was outstanding and varied and the service in all parts of the ship was excellent.