We liked this cruise so much we booked two for next year! Viking takes care of everything--all you have to do is get to the airport in your home city. The pre-extension helped us shift into "vacation" mode. Our ship was beautiful. We especially enjoyed the "extra touches" such as fresh flowers in many places. The entertainment was a great combination of different musicians and types of music. The pace was relaxing yet full of many interesting places with the excursion guides telling stories to help us understand the local culture and history. When Viking takes care of the transfer off the ship to the airport, that definitely eliminates stress. The Program Director was a wealth of knowledge and clearly committed to passenger satisfaction. All staff were very friendly and many got to know us by name. One of the most relaxing and definitely the most stress-free vacation we've had.