We picked this cruise based on the ports visited. This was our first cruise on Royal Caribbean. Previously we have been on Celebrity 4 times. This was an older ship that has been recently refurnished. Our panoramic ocean view state room on the 8th deck was added during the refurbishment . the full size wall to wall, ceiling to floor window was a godsend. We could just sit by the window and watched the view without having to fight for a deck chair in the covered solarium, as it was quite cold and windy during the entire cruise. Even a balcony room was useless as it was too cold to sit outside for a few minutes. May be in the caribbean , but not the Baltics. Overall the ship was nicely refurnished, and in great condition. The size of the ship was perfect ,not too big and not overcrowded as some of the mega ships. We also like the fact that the ship can dock close to the city in most of the ports, without having a long walk. As we were told by a family from the newer and bigger Regal Princess could not leave a port for 2 days because of its deeper draft and had to miss a port in Tallin. Newer is not necessary better. We did not use any of the specialty restaurants , and we enjoyed the food in the main dining. but the food in the Windjammer buffet was OK . The most notable difference on this ship was the crew, Everyone was friendly and eager to serve you. It has the best captain, the best cruise director and the best waiter Abel in main dining room. On a cruise, it's the personnel that made the difference.