Basel to Europe - River Cruise Reviews

We never left from Basel or saw it. No communication to passengers on change, which resulted in chaos. Skipped ports with no explanation. Due to a tanker running aground, we were forced again to be bussed to a new ship, missing the scenic area & lovely promised ports. Bus ride was pure misery . That travel ,under difficult conditions took a day. The communication or lack of was the most ...

We have sailed with Viking before, however this was our first riverboat cruise. Viking didn’t disappoint! This was a very enjoyable experience ! After a river boat accident changed our cruise and deleted Koblenz from our itinerary, the transfer to a different Viking boat went off without a hitch. The tour of castles and bus trip were very interesting and offered another perspective of ...

We chose this cruise for the Christmas markets we would visit. As far as those locations and the associated excursions our expectations were exceeded. The locations were great with really no two experiences being the same. The tour guides were all outstanding; with all being well informed, strong English speaking skills, and (as a bonus in one case) inclusive of adult comedy. The Ship ...

We picked this cruise to enjoy the Christmas markets of the Rhine with our daughter and son-in-law. My wife and I had done the Danube Christmas markets a few years ago and that great experience made us want to do the Rhine. Viking is a perfect cruise to enjoy the ports, scenery, and historical experiences. Stops included Basel, Breisach/Freiburg, Strasbourg, Mannheim/Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, ...

My boyfriend and I decided to take this Christmas Market cruise in celebration of his 50th birthday. Neither of us had ever had the opportunity to experience the Christmas Markets of Europe. This was the first cruise (River or Ocean) for either of us, and Viking did not disappoint. All of our transfers were seamless and easy, the ship itself was decorated for Christmas and beautiful. The staff ...

Influenced by friends who sailed in May 2022, we booked the Christmas on the Rhine cruise with Viking for our honeymoon, November 2023. We’re in our early 40s and had an absolutely amazing time on this trip! The average and median age on the cruise was definitely 20-25 years our senior, but please don’t feel like you must be retired to enjoy a trip with Viking. While I think we were the only ...

This was a 7 day river cruise with the option we chose to also stay 2 nights in Amsterdam at the Movenpick. When travelling with food allergies, this is the line to chose! The Maitre D' was on top of the situation at every single meal, and Viking always had delicious and inclusive options for those with allergies. The entire staff was friendly, professional, efficient, sometimes shockingly so! ...

It was my 1st time and I wanted to do something different. I met some wonderful people, had great food, and experienced different parts of the world in 7 days. I started in Basel, Switzerland, and then to Germany, France, and Amsterdam. Played card games in the lounge with two wonderful ladies I met on the journey. Met a very attentive, helpful, caring, fantastic crew. Shout out to Roberto and ...

We chose Viking as we wanted the smaller group experience of a river cruise and we were not disappointed! From the moment we arrived in Basel and were greeted by Viking staff we felt taken care of. The staff were welcoming and so friendly, it seemed that all of the staff were focused on us having a good time. The included excursions were very nice, the walking was a little tough for my ...

My wife and I selected a Viking Rhine River cruise with Lake Como pre-extension for our 15th anniversary gift to each other. Although our expectations were high based on prior research, I have to say that the Viking ship, staff, and cruise experience delivered a fabulous experience. We were blessed with favorable weather and water levels for our cruise dates. The onboard experience was fantastic: ...