This was our first river cruise and it surpassed all of our expectations. We had never been to Amsterdam and also wanted to see Belgium as well. Everything was so well organized from start to finish and the crew and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The ship, the Viking Lofn, was beautiful and our French balcony cabin was a delight to stay in with great amenities. The food was excellent with plenty of culinary options including a dinner menu that changed nightly while still having several excellent standard options that were offered both in the dining room and on the ships terrace. I particularly enjoyed the kitchen tour and chance to meet the cooks who were happy to pose for a picture with me. The service was exceptional and the daily itineraries and shore excursions were fun, informative and educational. What more could you ask for. We would highly recommend a Viking River Cruise to our friends and family. We will become return passengers.