a couple of other reason to choose this type of river cruising is that it's comfortable without beeing stuffy, no needs to dress up for diner, no captain table, no casino and shows with half naked girls with feathers...but everyone gets a cabin with a balcony, 27 cabins in all, it's intimate, and from what I can imagine it's for people with a good amount of common sense who know how to prioritize, or rather they prioritize in a way that I will relate to. So, no big ship for us, but I am really happy about it. When I went to Peru and stayed in 2 stars little inns, with my backpack on the shoulders I was also traveling according to my heart, and with this cruise I don't feel I sold my soul to the devil, I still believe in the same principle, I respect the people of the countries I visit, I dont' think my culture is better than theirs, we are just different, and VIVE LA DIFFERENCE.