Chose this cruise because it is a small ship. We like the small ships as they are more customer friendly. We had not been on this one before. This was our first time on Viking and we will go again. Everyone, entertainment (Stein), ships crew were very nice and friendly. The food was excellent and the chef came around almost every dinner time to see how we were doing and if the food was fine. We even took a tour of the kitchen and could ask any question about the service or if we wanted any special food. We explored every town the ship docked at and our guides were always very helpful. There was some sort of entertainment every night whether it was the crew or someone or group coming on board the ship. Our cabin was always kept clean. We were notified along the route when ever there was something interesting that we were going to be going by. I can not say enough about the friendliness and courtesy of everyone on this ship.