Both the itinerary & size of the ship is what I liked the most. I've sailed a few times with NCL Spirit & it is like coming "home" The activities, entertainment, service, dining is one of the reasons I keep coming back. All staff are professional, personable. They take personal cleanliness as high priority so having staff at the buffet entrances to ensure guests have washed prior to entering is greatly appreciated. The cabin steward is personal & aware of personal needs & strives to ensure that everything is to the satisfaction of the guest. All dining is excellent and especially the Bistro. One of the best french onion soups I've tasted. As a solo traveller, having a solo meet up is appreciated so that there is an opportunity to connect with other cruisers. Possibly, the dining staff can be aware of solo cruisers so if they want to sit with others while dining, there may be more opportunities to connect.