This cruise had all the stops we wanted to visit. Starting in Rome and ending in Barcelona with everything in between was absolutely wonderful. The ship itself was outstanding! From the easy embarkation to well planned disembarkation everything went smoothly and efficiently. This ship was certainly built with every convenience in mind. Large roomy cabins with modern baths were very inviting. Service in all restaurants and common areas was exceptional. We appreciated the convenience of having all shore excursions included. On other cruise lines, the cost of shore excursions was extra and could get expensive. The excursions included on Viking covered the "must see' places in each port and were very well planned. This cruise was such a pleasant experience, because it was very relaxing -- around the pool, on deck, enjoying the on-board entertainment.. was all enjoyable. Since we are not fans of casinos or photo booths, we appreciated that there were none! I can't wait until my next Viking cruise!