I am a single male senior, apparently the only one on this cruise. I am told that only 6 of the 90 cabins were occupied singly. I have sailed on over 30 ocean cruises, but this was my first river cruise in Europe.
The flights, arranaged by Viking, involved a change of plane in Madrid, which was not how I expected to get from New York to Amsterdam. My transfer to the ship was in a Mercedes.
Embarkation was very smooth. Unfortunately, because of the flights selected, it was too late for lunch aboard. The dock was convenient to Central Station for those who wished to explore on their own.
Cabin 121 was in a quiet location. The lower deck has no elevator service.