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HEART OF THE RHINE - LOVED THE ALPS

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Tialfi

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CATANEO
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

I chose this cruise because my dear friends louise and don cox recommended it. they have been on 7 previous viking river cruises. The food was fabulous, the side trips were amazing with wonderful knowledgable guides. The busses, canal boat, and train used on the side excursions were top of the line. The waiters, expecially alexandra and rudy, were super efficient and friendly; the ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Traveled with disabled person


We treasured our cruise on the Rhine with Viking

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Alruna

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Cute Couple
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We chose a Viking river cruise for our first ever cruise based upon research and reviews, and we were not disappointed. From the moment we stepped onto the Alruna, we were made to feel at home. From our room steward, to all the wait and lounge staff, we were very spoiled. The cruise director was definitely an “energizer bunny” who was always helpful and on top of things. We absolutely felt as if ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


One of our most memorable trips ever!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Tialfi

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Carolina_80
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We had curtailed travel for the past 3-4 years because of work, COVID, and parental caregiver responsibilities. During this time we achieved an age milestone, retired, and celebrated 40+ years of marriage. We wanted a special way to celebrate all of this so we chose Viking. This was our first Viking cruise and our first trip to this part of Europe. We liked the idea of the river cruise so that we ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Amazing adventure

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Alruna

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AuD Crew
2-5 Cruises • Age 20s

I absolutely loved my time on the Viking Alruna. This is the second Viking cruise I’ve been on and loved it just as much as the first one (first time with friends instead of family). The staff was amazing, the accommodations and food were great, the stops were fantastic. Special shoutout the BILLY, Alexandra, Van Allen, Laurentiu, Shemy, and Uri. All contributed to our time being enjoyable and ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: French Balcony


Taking That First Viking River Cruise in Europe - Treasures of the Rhine (Christmas-New Years Trip)

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Hlin

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Irish In America LLC
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our first Viking River Cruises. We Sailed from Basel, Switzerland on the 23d on December 2023 on the Viking Ship Hlin up the Rhine River to Amsterdam. Our Original Viking Sister Ship the Alruna was not available for this River Cruise. Both ships are similar in design and service, and we transition into our A Veranda Stateroom with ease. Several of the Viking Service Staff were present to help ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior

Traveled with disabled person


Beautiful Christmas along the Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Kara

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notthatscottwalker
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

My wife and I have never been on a cruise before. In 2023 we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and were looking to take a trip. When initial ideas didn't work with our timeframe, we ended up looking at other options that ended up with us finding Viking's Christmas Market cruise along the Rhine. We somewhat impulsively booked it in July of 2023. At the time it accounted for the sixth ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Wonderful cruise!

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Viking Tialfi

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CM-
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

The restaurant meals aboard the ship were perfect! We loved having so many choices for starters, salads, entrees, and desserts -- both daily offerings and regional specialties. The service was equally perfect -- all of the staff were so attentive to us and we could not have asked for better! They learned our names and were eager to serve us. After a couple of days, they often knew what ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Christmas Market experience

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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Ivana McGrail
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

I went on this cruise as part of a travel group of 20. There were some hiccups at the outset due to high water levels on the Rhine. Avalon did an amazing job to make sure their guests were well cared for and accommodated and still provided all the tours. The local guides provided were top notch and the food provided by Avalon delicious and plentiful. The staff worked incredibly hard and ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Perfect Vacation on the Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Tranquility II

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Perfect Vacatio
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

I did a lot of research before we chose to sail with Avalon and I am so glad we did. We opted for the 2 days in Lucerne before the cruise and that was a great choice. I can't say enough about how wonderful the entire trip was from beginning to end. Starting with our hotels in Lucerne and Basel to the ease of the airport transfer from the boat in Amsterdam to the airport. The boat was ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Smooth Sailing even through troubled waters with a skilled crew and staff!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Alruna

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Happy Cruiser 808
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The River Rhine Christmas Market Cruise was at the top of the bucket list of one of our good friends that we frequently travel with and this would be our first trip to Europe. We have been on several ocean cruises and had chosen the Inland Passage specifically to Alaska to avoid rough seas; we had heard that river cruises were much less turbulent and our sailing on the Alruna was most pleasant ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


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