We wanted to see the Chilean Fiords & the glaciers. The experience was well worth the money spent. The ship is beautiful, cabin well appointed, & service top notch. Food was plentiful, well presented, & very tasty. The entertainment was very good,& the cruise director outstanding. Shore excursions were very informative. We also enjoyed the speakers who traveled with the ship. It was like being in a classroom & learning new & important lessons without the fear of final exams. I would recommend Viking Cruise Lines to anyone interested in a first rate cruise, either river or ocean. After cruising on many different cruise ships on varied cruise lines, I feel Viking gives you more bang for your buck. To prove our point, I will tell you how we feel: We came home & booked a river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersberg on the Viking Akun starting July 7th.