I chose the ship based on the itinerary and past experience with Silver Sea. The food and service on board were fantastic. There is a great variety of restaurants and activities. The entertainers were exceptional. I didn't care for the violinist or flautist. It would have been nicer to have a comedian or magician or something along those lines. Most of the people slept through the concert. The Silver Sea entertainers are fantastic. Stefano the singer should be on Broadway. His voice is amazing. The DJ did an outstanding job of keeping the dancing going late in the Panorama Lounge. I enjoyed dining in La Terrazza very much. More time in Lisbon would have been good and because of weather we missed Horta. We did enjoy an overnight in Punta Delgada which was nice for all of us. The staff is very conscientious and they go out of their way to remember your preferences. It's amazing they meet so many people but still remember faces from past cruises.