We choose this cruise because of the routing, and this time of year for the lighter crowds of the off season and cooler weather.
We were pleased with both the weather and lack of crowds. Also everything was decorated for Christmas which made it even more beautiful.
Over all both the tours provided and the extra excursions we purchased were excellant.
Except for the closet being difficult to access, the cabin was excellent, especially the heated bathroom floor. Being on the 8th deck was also nice as there were a lot less cabins. Only being able to access deck 8 from the forward elevators was a minor irritation.