I just returned from my first river cruise. My husband and I, along with four friends, cruised the Rhine River on Avalon's Felicity. We loved it. As advertised, the ship was small but beautiful. The two main interior public spaces (the lounge and dining room) were both very comfortable. Our cabin was small but nice, with a very comfortable bed. The food was very good. Service was outstanding. The crew was friendly, and nothing was too big an ask. I was surprised at how fast paced the itinerary was. We were on the go from 7:00 AM until we fell into bed exhausted. But the ports were beautiful and interesting, and I loved every minute of it. My only very minor criticisms are: the bed pillows need to be firmer, and I was disappointed that the wine served on board did not include any of the very fine wines from the Rhine region. However, we just purchased our own wine, and the dining room staff served that instead (no corkage fee during dinner). Despite Felicity being an "older" ship, it felt new and luxurious to us. I didn't mind the bed not facing the wall because I fell asleep as soon as I went to bed!