We wanted to experience the Christmas Markets in various cities. Except for the tragedy in Strasbourg, we got our wish. The bus tour to the Black Forest was interesting , but rather long. That was modified from the ...

Sail Date December 2018

HAP83

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Beautiful ship, lovely river

Avalon Expression

Europe - River Cruise

Embarkation was easy, and our room was lovely. The shore excursions were more scripted than I usually care for, but for travelers who want to spend less time figuring it out on their own it would be perfect. The ...

Sail Date December 2018

Dbouge

1 Review Written

30 Helpful Votes

Wow!

Crystal Bach

Europe - River Cruise

This cruise line treated us like royalty! By day two the staff knew our names and preferences. Never did we want for anything....and in fact....had to politely decline service as they were always looking to see what ...

Sail Date October 2018

donnaspeltz

1 Review Written

Great cruise direcotor and food

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

First European river cruise and I'd do Avalon again. Loved the Rhine and the castles we saw along the way. Food and service were top notch. I felt bad for the people who just got off a flight and had to nap in the ...

Sail Date September 2018

smsranch

1 Review Written

Amazing Avalon

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

My husband chose this cruise line based on the active excursions offered and reviews offered about the cruise line. This was our first River Cruise and so we really didn't know what to expect. We arrived several ...

Sail Date September 2018

ATAGGART

1 Review Written

First River Cruise -- Won't Be Our Last!

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

We had been on large cruise ships before and wanted to try a smaller, river cruise. This cruise did not disappoint. The staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The ship was just the right size so you didn't ...

Sail Date September 2018

Basketlade

1 Review Written

Beautiful

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

We have been on numerous ocean cruises and this was our first River Cruise. The two are very different and a River cruise is perfect for us at this time in our lives. I loved the daily tours, the cities were ...

Sail Date August 2018

RRSNG

2 Reviews Written

27 Helpful Votes

Not a cruise for anyone independent or energetic...

Crystal Bach

Europe - River Cruise

Had enjoyed the Crystal Mozart last fall and wanted to try the newest river boat. Again, the boat is lovely and Crystal staff, particularly in the restaurants and bar, are enthusiastic and professional. The problem ...

Sail Date August 2017

anamaier

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Visiting the German Christmas Markets

Viking Var

Europe - River Cruise

What my husband and I loved the most was the atmosphere. It was sophisticated but at the same time, comfortable and welcoming. No kids onboard! Don't get me wrong, we love kids, we just don't want to travel with ...

Sail Date December 2016

miller music

1 Review Written

Super Christmas Cruise

Viking Var

Europe - River Cruise

We have always wanted to go and experience the the German Christmas markets during the holidays. Many of our friends had told us Viking cruises were amazing, so we selected this Christmas Market cruise and it ...

Sail Date December 2016

DALMAN88

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Different and Interesting!

Viking Tor

Europe - River Cruise

Our first river cruise. It was very good! Now. It was the Viking TOR - a small ship - not what ocean cruisers are used to. Everything is smaller and limited. The staterooms are smaller, the public spaces are ...

Sail Date December 2016

Worf100

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Fun and friendly.

Avalon Tranquility II

Europe - River Cruise

My husband and I choose this cruise to join friends. The cruise was relaxing. The excursions were great with enough time to wander on our own. The Christmas markets were interesting. The history and architecture ...

Sail Date December 2016

EggCrusiers

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Not what was expected - Viking Tor

Viking Tor

Europe - River Cruise

We were able to fly ahead to Munich before transferring to Frankfurt to meet the ship. That was a nice side trip. When we were met at the airport, the airport was under construction. The staff that met us could ...

Sail Date December 2016

Carla Schlemmer

1 Review Written

Christmas Markets were awesome!!

Avalon Tranquility II

Europe - River Cruise

We always wanted to go to the German Christmas markets. They were even better than we expected. Hustling & bustling shoppers everywhere. Christmas songs being broadcast and even had a Santa at Rothenberg cranking ...

Sail Date December 2016

ecorwin

1 Review Written

Christmas Markets on The Main River In Style!

River Duchess

Europe - River Cruise

Visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany had been on our bucket list for some time. This Uniworld cruise that our friends found was the perfect solution to enjoying the markets, touring the area, learning the ...

Sail Date December 2016

JerryQuill

1 Review Written

27 Helpful Votes

Being Lied To In Order to Book Me On Their River Cruise, Terriable Experience

River Voyager

Europe - River Cruise

Vantage in Europe Having traveled in Europe several times over the years, a few times with a friend, but mostly by myself, I've gotten to know many countries well speaking only two languages, English and German. ...

Sail Date November 2016

Joan Walker

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

A Classic River Cruise to Remember with Vantage

River Voyager

Europe - River Cruise

Going on a river cruise in Europe was suggested by my cousin. We happened upon a brochure for Vantage in a travel store and began receiving their emails for about a year before making the decision to go. Full ...

Sail Date August 2016

JB1986

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great First River Cruise

Viking Var

Europe - River Cruise

We selected this particular cruise for the ports of call, Christmas markets and schedule. The pick-up at the Frankfurt airport went smoothly, no problem finding the Viking representative. We were among the earlier ...

Sail Date December 2015

grubeck

1 Review Written

Outstanding Experience of Christmas Markets and Prague

Viking Tor

Europe - River Cruise

This was my 2nd Viking Riverboat Cruise. As before the experience was amazing. The Christmas Markets is something everyone should see and experience. Our ship the Tor was impeccable. Service was wonderful, ...

Sail Date December 2015

Grammycox

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Best Place for Christmas Shopping

Viking Gefjon

Europe - River Cruise

The Gefjon is one of the newer Viking river ships and it is spectacular! We have cruised with Viking for many years and will continue for many more. The customer service is the best and their food is comparable to ...

Sail Date December 2015

BettyH155

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Amazing Cruise through Germany

Viking Baldur

Europe - River Cruise

We had a great time celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and marking two things off our buckets lists - visiting Germany and taking a cruise! We appreciated that all the arrangements and costs are included. We ...

Sail Date May 2015

norajean

1 Review Written

Great TIme!

Avalon Tranquility II

Europe - River Cruise

My first river cruise, and it was great from beginning to end, The staff was amazing, very friendly and yet very professional. Having the clock maker from the black forest and his son there was very interesting, and ...

Sail Date December 2017

pamb359

1 Review Written

Active discovery on the Rhine

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

Because it promised active excursions. Have been on an Avalon cruise before and knew we would have a wonderful experience (plus no children on board). Everything goes smoothly. Wonderful food. Enjoy the fact ...

Sail Date August 2018

jannlahm

1 Review Written

Rhine Cruise

Avalon Felicity

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to do something special for our 50th anniversary and saw the discovery cruise. It was great. Everything was planned for us. We had no worries. The towns and tours were great and most days were saw 2 ...

Sail Date August 2018