Kathy, we also considered Oceania for the Baltics in 2006 and decided we would be willing to go in a smaller cabin on O in order to have an extra vacation as you said. The Baltics itinerary is so port intensive, and I just don't see us needing a lot of cabin space, as long as we have good food and a comfortable place to sleep. I also like the longer itinerary, 7 days just doesn't seem long enough for that part of the world. Timing just didn't work out this year, but we are undecided about 2007. Will consider Baltics/Med on RSSC if there are some very good deals that come out (such as the Baltics 2-for-1's being offered this year) and will reconsider Oceania. It's good to have options!

Dena