I chose this cruise because I wanted a trip on the Rhine. The trip balanced well-led excursions and free time. Meals were superb with variety and options. The crew was outstanding - always helpful and friendly. Testing for COVID and on-board protocols were efficient, non-invasive and easily handled.
The trip started with 1.5 days in Paris where lunch and dinner were on your own. The Paris ...
Interested in river cruise in Europe that was mostly in region at least one of us hadn’t been before. So the hotel accommodations related to cruise and post-excursion is in general that for the older population that makes up most of Viking’s clients, walk-in showers should be standard, NOT tub/shower combination! Specifically, the faulty internet service at the hotel Pullman Paris Montparnasse was ...
We liked the length of this cruise - long enough to make the 13 hour flight worth it and short enough to leave wanting more. We picked this time of year to be in cities before schools are out and while the rivers are a good height. We also liked the size of the ship - somewhere around 180 capacity. We had fewer due to COVID. Since the COVID regulations that were in effect during our cruise have ...
The region is gorgeous, the wines fantastic, the ship was truly excellent, staff and captain over the top, the best ever. As always there were daily excursions and briefings on the next days port(s). Evening wine tastings were so much fun. Hint: the wineries you go to generally do not ship to the USA. Buy a few bottles of something and take them on board with you to enjoy at dinner or in the ...
We did our due diligence and Viking rated high on all levels. I also liked the option of having a dedicated travel phone contact.
The orginzination was excellent and much appreciated as this was our first River Cruise.
The cabin was great. Well laid out. Nice. The fixtures served us well. The heated floor in the bathroom was a nice touch! We loved the Veranda Balcony.
The Crew was top ...
We had done a river cruise years ago with Uniworld. It was wonderful but very pricey. We decided to try Viking and were easily just as impressed. The long boats are modern and a great pleasure to cruise on. The ports of call were well worth stopping for. We were treated better than we could have imagined. Even though the airline lost my bag, our leader, James (Papa Bear) took care of everything. ...
We chose Viking because our son and daughter-in-law had cruised with Viking a couple of years ago and they encouraged us to go along with them on this cruise. We were so glad they did. What an amazing cruise. The best cruise experience I have ever had. The service was impeccable and the cruise director was amazing. Can't find enough adjectives to describe all of the fun and service we received. We ...
Viking offers a great blend of activities, food -both local specialities and classic American fare, and superb service. Magnificent travel to meet others who enjoy visiting scenic destinations. Viking listens to guests and has greatly improved the wine list to focus on local and regional wines of the area traveled. Each port has a guided tour with knowledgable english speaking guide. Also provided ...
We traveled with Viking on the Paris to the Swiss Alps Tour river cruise from Paris to Geneva Switzerland. The accommodations and service in the Hild Long-ship were fantastic. The embarkation from Paris airport was excellent; we stayed at the Meridian Etoile (sp) hotel in Paris for 3 nights and then on to the cruise. When we arrived in Paris, the Viking representatives were there to meet us at ...
10 Day Cruise: 2 nights at Paris Hotel before, 2 nights at Zurich hotel after.
Exemplary staff were genuinely friendly and attentive and it set an overall friendly tone with all the cruisers. They truly went above and beyond to meet every need. Your cruise director will be a visible presence through the entire trip to make certain things run smoothly. Our director, Serge, maintained his ...