Itinerary - Opportunity to visit 7 Countries surrounding the Baltic Sea; most of which we had never visited before plus some icing in the cake - an extension in Iceland!
We had such a wonderfu time on Viking River Cruises the previous 2 years, we decided to try out the larger sea-going vessels. The larger but not too-large size of the ships were attractive - They offered the opportunity to sail Baltic Sea and visit these countries without sacrificing most of the small-boat charm, service and friendliness that we were so delighted with on Viking River Cruises - plus more opportunity for varied dining and entertainment options offered by a larger boat.
In particular the dining room options were unexpected bonus that we weren't expecting but thoroughly enjoyed.
Really like the Deluxe Veranda size, amenities and balcony.