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Our first cruise ever... we've already booked another
"The crew made this painless by simply booking a restaurant for lunch and then transporting us to the new ship.This almost made the move transparent to the guests...."Read More
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Viking needs to be more transparent about moving passengers between ships!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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HavingFunTogether2
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Fun trip overall! Biggest issue was needing to switch ship due to low water. We went on a cruise rather than land tour specifically to be able to stay in one room for the duration. Mantra of Viking is “unpack once,” but literally every friend and relative who has cruised Viking River has to switch ships once. It happens REGULARLY & It is VERY disruptive. While they moved us, they provided lunch ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Our first cruise ever... we've already booked another

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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Bubba0920
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We were aware of Vikings reputation for quite some time.(we're not typically cruise people). To say that they far surpassed our expectations is an understatement. The accomodations, service and itinerary were exceptional. (We did book a Veranda Suite, since I am 2 meters tall.) We whole heartedly recommend this cruise. The staff is super attentive to your every need and anticipates these, often ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Great Service, Great Food, Great Experience

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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scross2101
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

A teacher-friend and I chose this cruise because of the itinerary and the added perks Viking offered at the time we booked. My friend had been on an ocean cruise previously; I had traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, but had not been on a cruise. It was such a fun trip!! We met so many fun and interesting people, both fellow travelers and staff! A river cruise involves a smaller boat, thus ...
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Sail Date: July 2022



Amsterdam to Budapest early fall 2019

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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Hipmamasan
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Best vacation we have ever had, We rave to anyone who asks. Loved the ship, Captain and Crew was fantastic. Always polite, smiling, helpful. I and others had food allergies / special dietary needs, handled daily without exception, to such a detailed degree that I once changed my mind at the table last minute wanting some food special to a region. It was written in the local language, the order ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Absolutely Bloomin' Marvelous

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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canny69
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We didn't choose this ship,- it chose us! from the moment we boarded in Amsterdam to the disembarkation, we were looked after royally, from the Captain down to the cabin Stewardess, we cannot fault, Our cabin on deck 2 was a "French Balcony" however even though it was a tad cosy ( read small) it still gave us an open sliding door to the world sliding past as we went up/down? the river to Budapest. ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: French Balcony Superior


The best way to see Europe!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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fefe3xs
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first time to Europe, we chose Viking and this itinerary after reading reviews, we were not disappointed. From the time we landed in Amsterdam until we were taken to the airport in Budapest Viking took care of us. The food was very good, a good variety was offered. We definitely never went hungry. The staff was friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. The ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


The Grand Grand European Cruise

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Viking Lif

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TomKatSumpt
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We wanted to see all stops between Amsterdam and Budapest. We figured the best way to get a snap shot was to take the 15 day river cruise. A very polished crew, exquisite food, and cabins comfortable although small. We were on the lower deck, which, in fact was fine for us, being that in just a few seconds Dx we could be upstairs with a panoramic view. We were a little disappointed that ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Trip of a lifetime!

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suzthomp
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We picked this cruise from an advertisement. We didn't really check anything out before hand but it was for our 50th wedding anniversary so off we went. This was the most relaxing vacation we have ever been on. Viking looks after everything from the moment we deplaned in Amsterdam to check in in Budapest!! Always with you, but never in your way. We boarded Lif after a couple of fun days in ...
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Sail Date: September 2018


Grand European Disappointment

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Lif

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Senior Traveler 72
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Grand European Disappointment Although we were suppose to be on the Aegir we were switched to the LIF and the part way through the cruise to the Embla We have just returned from our trip to Europe were booked the 15 day Grand European River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest with Viking River Cruises. In a few words it turned out to be a huge disappointment. River levels were reportedly too ...
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Sail Date: August 2018

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


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