We chose Viking because we heard great things about the cruise. On the cruise we discovered that it was all true. The service was excellent, the cabins were very clean, the food and nightly entertainment was amazing. And the excursions were well planned, informative and memorable. We were traveling with a party of 8. In our group there were 4 couples. As a group, we especially liked the way we were treated. The guides did their best to make certain we were in the same tour group each and every day. The attendants on board did their best to make sure we were seated together at each meal. The servers we very attendant when it came to refilling drinks and clearing away dishes. At the end of a long day of touring, it was comforting to arrive back to the boat and enjoy a warm beverage and a cookie. It was the little special touches that made Viking a great choice. We have already started planning our next!