We wanted to see some of the Med coast and to visit Tuscany and were happy with prior Viking River cruises so we gave it a shot. Weather was cool but not really chilly and the seas were basically calm except for part of one evening.
Very efficient meet up in Barcelona airport - certainly not a real busy place at about 8:00 am.
Boarded the ship efficiently a little before the 11:00 am access to cabin on deck seven. Hung out in Mamsen's until cabin opened. Very relaxed and server was very pleasant.
Very happy with seventh deck and the PV2 cabin. Layout is good allowing one guest to be in the sitting area with curtain drawn while other is in bed and not disturb the other. Only about 12 cabins on this deck so it is quiet but quick access to World Cafe and Explorers Lounge