Nine of us travelled together on this ship and we had an excellent time. After 14 days none of us wanted to go home. Our cabin was 1658 and it was very quiet. We chose this cruise because of the Israel ports. We've been to the Med several times but never stopping in Ashdod or Haifa. This ship had an excellent cruise director and a very funny captain of the ship. The entertainment was the best I've seen on any ship. The dining room food was very good and the staff more than helpful. If you are going to go to Jerusalem and Bethlehem be sure to book your Israel tours with a private tour guide. We used israelprivatetours. I highly suggest that you say one night in Jerusalem at the Harmony Hotel because you get to see Jerusalem in the evening. Walking at night in Jerusalem is very safe.