We second everything Malinda has said, we had our first Olivia Cruise for my birthday in Nov 2010. I had wanted to go on an Olivia cruise for as long as I can remember but Angela was not too keen on cruising, thought it would be a bit boring, but she agreed to give it a try cos it was a special celebration for me! A group of us from Australia, had the best time ever, and have rebooked again with more friends for this cruise. Angela would still not go on a straight cruise but it was her idea that we booked for Alaska with Olivia and she is just as sold as I am. You will not be disapointed I promise you, Jayne