Heard so many good things about Viking from friends had to try them ourselves. Trip was a 10 from start to finish. Staff fantastic and food was outstanding. The side tours were very professionally conducted by knowledgeable local guides. If you consume alcoholic beverages a Silver Package added to your package is a smart expense as it allows you access to top shelve products. The room selection would be a personal preference thing but the service, food, etc is the same fantastic level no matter how much you have paid for your voyage. The higher level rooms (suites) include complimentary laundry service, a good thing to know when packing for the trip. A must is to at least book a pre cruise package. After spending a full day or night getting to the boat the down time is a must if you really want to enjoy the first day of your cruise. There are not enough words to use to describe what a fantastic experience Viking provided to us. Many lasting memories.