We chose this cruise because of all the fun ports we were going to see. Lots of things to do and significantly different than the average "Caribbean" experience. We also wanted an older demographic. The shows and onboard entertainemnt were also imprtant to us. We had never taken Norwegian Crusie Lines before but had heard of their stellar reputation and wanted to give them a try. Significantly better than the Carnival experiences of the past. There were lots of inclusive dining alternatives as well as activites. But, the main reason were all the ports we visited. Berlin, Talinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen all in a span of 9 days is unheard of. We enjoyed some of the off board experiences through travel arranged by NCL while we did 1 other through Trip Advisor and went on one escursion on our own to explore Stockholm. All in all, a very happy and satisfying trip.