This was the first cruise I have been on. We choose Viking because we liked the destinations that they went to. The ship was spotless and the food superb. I also liked the way that they keep each excursion to a minimum of people so that you could enjoy the sites. The help on the ship was also superb. There was always someone to help you 24/7. The spa and gym were awesome. There was always something to do while you were at sea or just sit and relax and the multiple places that they had. The rooms were big and the bathrooms great. They kept your rooms very clean with morning cleaning and nightly turndown. They left a brochure on your bed every night with the next days activities on and off the ship and where to meet for excursions. The ports that they chose to stop at especially in Norway were very beautiful. Traveling into Edifjord, Sweden and Finland were beautiful