This was my first cruise. I chose it primarily because it stopped at cities I wanted to see, but the ship itself and the crew made it extra memorable. My husband and I are 55-65 and in decent health/mobility but not active athletes. I had been to Barcelona in 1968 and wanted to see it again, so we booked a few extra days to explore. Our hotel was near the Ramblas and the Ciudad Market which were fun to visit on our own. Viking staff were on hand to gather up our bags and walk us through our boarding process. It was seamless. I cannot believe the wasn't a glitch in this vacation anywhere! There was not.
I was especially impressed that the crew remembered my name on the first day; this skill is extremely difficult for me! I asked my room steward where I could get ice (I'm used to staying in hotels where there's an ice machine, self service) and he brought ice every single day after that.
My husband Tim and I opted for the Silver Service, since we are wine lovers, and had a very lively and fun relationship with the wine steward in the dining room. See? I cannot remember her name! (I'm a stroke survivor).
Cabin was perfect.
Drove around the island on a bus.
The town near the port was having a Carnival celebration while I was there. I enjoyed walking around the town and listening to the music/watching the kids in their costumes. Lots of fun!
The market and Tapas/wine tour was really fun! I wish we could have taken some of the groceries home.
The aquarium was fun and I have not seen these animals even though I'm spoiled by going to the San Diego Zoo, and the Birch Aquarium in San Diego. Lots of stairs/hill climbing.