We had talked about this journey for quite some time so we added it to our bucket list and are so happy that we did. From the day we contacted Silver Seas until the time our journey ended we felt like valued customers. We were always cordially greeted beginning when we landed in Quito by Liz until we arrived back in Ecuador at the end of our journey. I would be remiss to leave anyone out but everyone from our room service attendants, to the food preparation people, to the guides and naturalists, to the great music provided to us by Alfredo at lunch time at The Grille and in the evening at the Piano Bar, our Zodiac Drivers, and our amazing Captain and his associates exceeded our expectations. Their ability to communicate with us in the English language was also a definite plus. My wife enjoyed the Executive Chef's Ceviche class very much. Although we were kept very active all week long perhaps a Yoga class once or twice would have filled some of the free time.