We chose this cruise because it was a re-positioning/crossing with good ports and quite a few sea days. It far exceeded our expectations. The on-board activities were great and the food was outstanding. Viking staff were excellent. The ports were very interesting and all but one was new to us. Viking was great in making all arrangements. We made new friends on-board and had a fabulous time. The public rooms were comfortable and well-designed and we never felt like we were on a ship of 900 people. Embarkation and disembarkation was handled extremely well. We extended our trip, on our own, before and after the cruise. We particularly enjoyed the enrichment lectures, choir and bridge groups. We enjoyed the enrichment lectures so much we watched the recordings that were available in our stateroom. The entertainment in all settings was very enjoyable and a good range of types of entertainment. The cruise director and all staff worked to make us all very well satisfied with the experience.