I have been on numerous other cruises with other companies. Hands down this was the most fun. The ship is beautiful and in excellent condition and very well maintained. The staff was incredible from the Steward to the Hotel Manager, The excursion desk, the restaurant staff and the captain. I can't figure out how so many people knew my name. The food was great and all home made not pre-made which you get on the big ships. I loved the two beach parties and the 2 onboard barbecues. We liked this so much we booked two more trips. Venice to Rome via the Dalmatian Coast and Sicily and I am now booking from Lisbon to Rome 15 days. Also I liked the eclectic mix of the passengers. We loved all the stops along our itinerary especially the British Virgin Islands. Another standout. The French Island Les Asese an English Harbor Antigua.