My husband and I are experienced travelers and we look for travel places that offer adventure along with photographic beauty. This cruise did it all. This was our third Viking trip and they did not disappoint. The crew, while doing all they are responsible for in perfect detail, make you feel like family. I don’t know their training details, but it reminds me of how Disney trains their employees. The ship itself was amazing and I never stopped seeing new design details that impressed me - kudos to the interior designers. I’m a learning freak and the lectures filled in between our outdoor adventures did not disappoint. When I am on a trip, I write a daily blog more for myself so when I return I have a diary for my Shutterfly book, but I have 20 friends that beg for me to send them daily emails so they can travel along with us. One is going to book this cruise for themselves next year. I received an email from Shutterfly that my photo book is in the mail - can’t wait!