Having never before being on a riverboat cruise, we didn't know what to expect. That ended the moment we entered the boat. From the very beginning, the service was outstanding. We were led to our room, which was very comfortable. The food was very good. Often they would build the menu around the location where we were docked. We had the option of ordering off the menu or the buffet. The included excursions were fabulous. The gave you enough information and then allowed you to go out and explore on your own in the afternoon. We really liked the size of the group on the boat. There were only about 200 people with 48 staff which allowed for the service to be outstanding throughout the entire trip. Just a wonderful all around experience. A great way to see eastern Europe. We will definitely do this again on another one of their river boat adventures.