More that I had imagined! I have always heard of these great European River cruises from friends and fellow cruise goers but I never would have imagined the level of service they offer. I've had the opportunity to travel to Europe over a dozen times in my younger days to visit my Hungarian Family and see a lot of what this beautiful continent offers. The Viking Cruises do a magnificent job of putting together spectacular sightseeing packages that would easily cost the average person double if not triple the cost if they were to forgo it themselves. Everything is thought of from the easy going leisurely strolls for the older crowd to the jam packed "let's do it all" adventures for the more active guests. The are put together so well it literally calls you back to revisit again and again. The food is Superb! and this is coming from a couple of catering chef's that own there own company here in the states.....All of the Service staff from housekeeping all the way to the Captain, a fellow Hungarian who we befriended and made us feel like ROYALTY, do a tremendous job of going out of there way to do whatever it takes to make your trip the most memorable one ever! I can't wait to go on another Viking River Cruise!
The Rooms are slightly on the small size when compared to larger cruise lines, but completely understandable once you get under way and realize the way these European rivers run, you would not be able to have ships that are any bigger due to the lack of space. Everything else will more than make up for it, besides once you get under way your up and underway by 7am and don't really get to bed until 10 pm most nights so there's very little time you spend in your room to begin with. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are adequate.