Visited 8 different countries. I had not visited most of these countries. It was organized so you sailed at night and most days were filled with shore tours and were great and included in the price of the cruise. The guides spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable about the history and current economic and political issues. The service and everything was first class. The check in was very well organized and with the pre boarding information we provided, it only took a few minutes. The onboard amenities like drinks in the cabin was a really nice touch. Food was excellent and the verity was excellent. The alternative dining was also a real plus. We sailed with friends and they made every effort to get us into the various restaurants and on the same tours. Overall this cruise was the best one that we have been on. We highly recommend it to anyone interested in Northern Europe an the Baltic.