We chose this cruise to get a taste of the Western Mediterranean and it did not disappoint! This was an older and smaller ship that appears to be completely renovated with perhaps the exception of the state rooms. The state room functioned well and offered ample storage but appeared to be a bit dated. That said the the service and experience on board could not have been better. Our cabin steward was excellent! We enjoyed the upgraded dining and credits for excursions as our promo perks. The on board production cast as well as the additional booked entertainment was top-notch! This is a cruise for touring as there are many wonderful things to see and do in and near the ports of call. We really enjoyed our visits to Florence, Nice, Monaco, Barcelona, Malta, and Sicily to name a few. We now have some great ideas for places we would like to visit in the future.