Fantastic experience. First rate accommodations, amazing service, fun people, interesting excursions! The thing that I enjoyed most about this cruise was the fact that I didn't have to come up with plans everyday. That was prearranged and all I had to do was sit back and enjoy! I find the planning part of a trip very stressful and this kind of trip is absolutely stress free. We made nice friends who we enjoyed eating with every night. It was also a nice mix of busy and relaxed. Some of my best moments were just sitting on the deck with our friends and watching the incredible scenery go by. There is no question that I would choose Viking again for an international trip because they have really figured out how to make this a world class experience! If you have any doubts, put them at rest. This was perfect in every way.