I went along on this cruise with my mother and her partner, not expecting a lot. I'd heard about the big ocean cruises which are like crowded, floating malls full of drunk people, and a million a la carte expenses: ...

2 photos

Sail Date October 2019

hbcapital

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Cruise was good. Leaving the ship was not.

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Overall we had an enjoyable Danube river cruise, from Passau to Budapest, with a 3 day pre cruise stop in Prague. Danube water levels were fine and we had no issues going through the locks. Food was very good and ...

1 photo

Sail Date September 2019

Nidec

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Far exceeded our expectations

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Have been ocean cruising for a few years now and thought we would give river cruising a try. We saw Jane Mcdonald on a Danube river cruise, liked the itinery, so started looking around. Viking seemed to get a ...

Sail Date August 2019

MrsBoxerDog

4 Reviews Written

15 Helpful Votes

First River Cruise and All Round Enjoyment

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first River Cruise and one has to remember it's very different from the large liners which we're used to! Cabins smaller, but adequately furnished with well stocked toiletries in the bathroom. ...

2 photos

Sail Date July 2019

ljkool

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Americans on a German Riverboat

Silva

Europe - River Cruise

Our family decided to take a Christmas Market cruise but wanted to spend time in London. We selected ARosa because of their selection of 4-day itineraries and their moderate pricing . We had no doubts about the ...

1 photo

Sail Date December 2018

Virginia from Roslyn

2 Reviews Written

59 Helpful Votes

Excellent cruise

Crystal Serenity

Europe - River Cruise

This is our 4th Crystal cruise but first cruise post the 2018 changes made to the Serenity. The decor in the common areas and restaurants has been updated. We enjoyed the addition of the restaurants Silk and ...

Sail Date May 2019

Aroundtheworldinoneday

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Excursion Guides

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first cruise with Viking and we truly had no idea how it operated. However, soon after landing in Budapest, after a cancelled flight, and the young lady that met us at the gate relieved our worst ...

Sail Date September 2018

TSG1423

1 Review Written

Fabulous!

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We heard it was the best so we wanted to give it a try, was not disappointed. Right from the pick up at the airport to the friendly receptionist...especially Joanna to staff who escorted us to our ...

Sail Date September 2018

lbtopaz

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Worst Cruise Ever

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

I was extremely disappointed with this trip and it was # 1 on my bucket list for many years. Viking knew that the Danube was getting lower and lower by the day due to a severe drought. Instead of allowing us to ...

Sail Date October 2018

KellyGA

3 Reviews Written

31 Helpful Votes

Viking Danube Waltz on Viking Prestige Ship (Budapest to Passau)

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Viking Prestige Cruise Review (Danube Waltz) August/September 2018 I have always wanted to go to Budapest and consider it one of the great cities besides Paris, London and major cities in Italy. Hence, we ...

Sail Date August 2018

Eam10

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Disappointed

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This is our 2nd Viking river cruise so we had very high expectations. Viking can not help that the river was low but there should have been advanced warnings. The staff did their best to accommodate for ...

Sail Date August 2018

Cruisers 2018

1 Review Written

Spanish Med

Navigator of the Seas

Europe - River Cruise

Embarkation at Southampton was excellent, very fast and efficient and we were onboard by 10.45am. Cold, wet and windy weather meant a rocky journey to Gibraltar and the Royal Parade was extremely busy as everyone ...

Sail Date July 2018

RockyandMoose

2 Reviews Written

16 Helpful Votes

Irish Soliloquy

Crystal Serenity

Europe - River Cruise

We have recently disembarked from the Crystal Serenity where we enjoyed 14 nights going around the UK and also stopping in Amsterdam and in Zebbrugge before returning to our point of embarkation which also served ...

Sail Date July 2018

Jenel

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Viking river cruise Danube waltz

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

My hubby and I had a great time on this trip. It’s our first time to cruise with Viking. We bought it with free air, it was a deal indeed! All meals are included. We arrived in Munich Germany, then drove for ...

5 photos

Sail Date April 2018

tmburkart

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Great Adventure

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Having never before being on a riverboat cruise, we didn't know what to expect. That ended the moment we entered the boat. From the very beginning, the service was outstanding. We were led to our room, which was ...

Sail Date April 2018

BobBarnard71

1 Review Written

15 Helpful Votes

Prestige journey

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

I have been on two other Viking river cruises over the last nine months so I had a pretty good understanding of what to expect. The service by the crew was excellent - it appears to be their trademark - all are ...

Sail Date June 2018

Pattyzak5/2018

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Danube river cruise

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We were eight family members. Went to Prague for three nights then were driven by very experiencedMercedez Bens Viking buses to the beginning of our river cruise. We drove through the forest, country and farms so ...

9 photos

Sail Date May 2018

Spysmum

31 Reviews Written

347 Helpful Votes

Wonderful area, interesting river on a mediocre ship

Stella

Europe - River Cruise

We chose it as we wanted to revisit an area of France we knew well from at least 25 years of camping among the vineyards of southern France. We arrived in Lyon on excellent Eurostar direct from St Pancras. ...

Sail Date May 2018

Ssauter

1 Review Written

24 Helpful Votes

Our first Viking experience

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

It was recommended by friends and they offered free air There was a slight sewage smell when entering the ship The greating was terrific all employees are the best I have seen I am tall 6 foot 8 inches and ...

Sail Date April 2018

craigs1214

5 Reviews Written

24 Helpful Votes

Dont board with any great expectations ..........

Aqua

Europe - River Cruise

The southern Rhine Christmas market theme cruise. Taking in Mannheim , Heidelberg, Strasbourg and Mainz. The excursions where add ons and needed to be booked as in most cases except for Strasbourg your where ...

Sail Date December 2017

Budcat101

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Our second river cruise and was just as wonderful

Aqua

Europe - River Cruise

We selected this cruise because the date was right. We selected this cruise, as well, based upon our tourism company´s recommendation. It was a relaxing and quite nice cruise up the Rhine. Included some cities ...

2 photos

Sail Date September 2017

Lynniegs2

1 Review Written

The trip of a lifetime - absolutely wonderful and magical.

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this itinerary for the cities visited and we wanted to travel in September. This was a perfect trip - the crew, the weather, all the cities we visited (Danielle was the best cruise director!) the food, the ...

Sail Date September 2016

Jcoop36

1 Review Written

Fabulous Trip Along the Danube

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first river cruise, selected for the itinerary, length, and stops. We loved Budapest and all the cities on the cruise itinerary. We were blessed by superb weather. The meals served aboard ship were ...

Sail Date August 2016

Rye

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Great cruise, good value

Stella

Europe - River Cruise

Having been on 3 other river cruises, we found one that went down the Rhone, which we had not gone on before. The Rosa Stella is about 12 years old, but extremely well kept and very clean. In fact it is the ...

Sail Date July 2017

jcarden

1 Review Written

Very enjoyable experience

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Had heard about Viking from friends, but this was our first on-board experience. What a treat it was! Couldn't have been a smoother transition from plane to ship and back to plane. The tour director met us at ...

Sail Date July 2016