Chose this cruise to see what sea cruising with Viking was like. Had traveled with them on a river cruise, but never on their sea cruises. We were extremely impressed by the ship itself and our cabin location and have signed up for a future cruise with Viking on a sister ship to continue the enjoyment of sailing with them. The ship was pretty new and perfectly designed for what we were looking for with many relaxing quiet seating areas around the ship. One of our most enjoyable days, although not part of the cruise itself, was the pre-day we spent in Rome. The hotel Delle Nazione was perfect for us and near enough to walk to the Trevi fountain. The dinner we had in the restaurant was excellent and memorable. Our afternoon excursion in Malta was outstanding, as was our included tour of Tunisia. The food on the ship was even better than expected, the dining seating was easy and painless, and the crew were friendly and helpful at every turn. Most of the included excursions were very good.