Basel to Europe - River Cruise Reviews

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Great Execution but not entirely my cup of tea

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Eir

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CruisingEd
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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 ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Basically a good and enjoyable time

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Kara

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Retired.old.fart
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

My wife and I booked our cruise down the Rhine as a retirement indulgence. We chose a September sailing so that the ports of call would be less crowded with families since most kids would be back in school. Overall, we enjoyed our experience, but we got off to a bit of a rocky start. Our flight into Basel was delayed so we arrived about an hour later than originally expected. There was a ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Middle Rhine River Castle spectacular

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Alruna

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Tink28er
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it fit in with our other travel plans in the U.K. We liked the idea of starting in Basel, Switzerland because we really like Switzerland from a previous trip. The cruise had us stopping in cities in Germany, France, Switzerland, & Holland, all in 8 days: pretty neat. We visited the Black Forest, saw how cuckoo clocks were made, saw many beautiful cathedrals and ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


A few suggested improvements to Viking

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Einar

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AKinArlington
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Here were my suggestions to Viking, and potential passengers may want to be aware of these possibilities: 1) I would suggest letting passengers know that if they pay for an upgraded room with a veranda, there will be times when the boat is docked "veranda rail-to-veranda rail" with another ship, and you will be inches from a neighboring ship and another passenger's veranda. 2) The lounge ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Smooth cruising on the Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Einar

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Cubzfan2
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was planned pre Covid. Finally was able to experience Viking. I am sure I would enjoy any of the destinations. Very well organized. Accommodations were pleasant. Staff was always there to assist. The cities and towns we visited were very interesting. I’ve been to cologne a couple other times on a WWII tour but enjoyed seeing new areas in and around Cologne. The included daily town ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Viking Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Hlin

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dmc01756
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have been on 12 ocean cruises and wanted to try a river cruise after hearing good things from friends. This was a much more intimate cruise with only 185 passengers. Service was excellent and we enjoyed many of the ports which were in walking distances of the ship. The included excursions were informative using local guides. We wished that there was more free time after the scheduled tour. ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


First Viking Cruise - Staff Top Notch - Some Issues Keep it From a rating of 5

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Eir

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MGBroadster
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was our first cruise. We chose the Viking rhine river cruise because we felt that the small ship style of cruising would better fit our comfort level. We were totally surprised and are not happy with Viking's procedure to raft another ship alongside our ship when in port. This happened everyday. Most of the raftings seemed to be on our side. When rafted at port, you are literally only ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Rhine Getaway

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Eir

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OKruiser
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our second cruise with Viking and on the Rhine. Having loved our first trip on the longer Grand European cruise, we wanted to return to the beautiful Rhine Middle Valley but didn't want to repeat the entire trip; so, this was the obvious choice. We also added the pre-extension option to Lake Como, Italy. From the U.S. we flew to Milan and were met (after a slight bit of delay and ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Sailing with excellent service

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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Deer25
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

There are no better views from your cabin than with Avalon Waterways. I’ve sailed with Avalon before and love the 200’ cabin, with 11 foot glass wall that opens up to 7’ of water, sun, fresh air & spectacular views which can be seen from my river-facing bed!! Awesome!!! New awesome concepts are: 1. the fabulous coffee machine in the lounge area 2. station to refill water bottles 3. ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Absolutely top grade company.

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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EVAKK
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Our recent Rhine River cruise on the Avalon Expression was our 5th with Avalon. We chose them because of the larger size of their cabins (especially the bathrooms & shower) and the variety & choice of excursions. The only reason I did not rate it 5 stars is because we did not find the Rhine nor its ports as interesting or as scenic as other rivers. The food is excellent, the wait staff ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


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