We have never traveled to Europe and this trip gave us a taste and f so many different countries and cultures, one country at a time. Never did I feel I wasn't safe. It seems that they have cut back the number of staff members. The main dining room waiter has far too many tables. The casino works with a skeleton staff on sea days. Very few people attending to drink needs at the pool. We met some very wonderful people and hope to be forever friends. We got left behind on our tour in Malta. Tour guide didn't even mention to the group that he left three couples behind. Only got half our tour. The shows were pretty good. We loved the juggler, the Beatle Maniacs and the magician. Mercedes, the cruise director, was very friendly and funny. I wish we could have seen our whole tour in Malta.