Viking Jarl Cruise Reviews

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"Local food" selection while in Budapest -- Chicken Paprikash
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A view during our full day of just cruising up the river.
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View from our cabin
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On a bridge at Regensburg
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If I could give 6 Stars, I would!

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billmcd
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first Viking Cruise, and it certainly won't be our last! We have done at least 8 ocean cruises, but this was our first river cruise as well. We loved every single thing about the trip - the Viking air travel, the ship, the pre-stay in Budapest, but most especially, the crew of the Viking Jarl. They were so friendly and attentive to every need. By the second day, the restaurant ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony


First River Cruise - Amazing!

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TheHappyWanderers77
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We had read great things about Viking River Cruises and we were not disappointed! We loved everything about it. Our stateroom was perfect! Food on the boat was delicious and plentiful, and the dining areas were spacious with lots of good river viewing. We especially enjoyed the lounge area and all the great drinks from the bar! The entertainment was enjoyable and we loved all the spots around the ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Relaxing and Wonderful Romantic Danube

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Cruzr2022
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The Romantic Danube cruise was our second river cruise out of three Viking trips. It met and mostly exceeded our expectations. The staff was exceptional, which is one reason we stay with Viking . The food is consistently gourmet grade. Our excursions were really good and some more so than others because of the guides. The Sound of Music excursion was one of the best! The Monastery ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony


Extremely poor guest services service. No more Viking travel...

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jdkats4361
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We traveled on the Viking Jarl, Danube River trip April 16-26, 2023. The flights we booked through Viking out of Dallas were delayed. We arrived into Budapest at 2AM. My wife's luggage was lost when arriving in Budapest. We filled out the lost bags paperwork at the Budapest airport. The ship sailed at 8AM. We completely missed Budapest. We spent 3 days pleading with Viking services to help us ...
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We appreciate you sharing your experience, jdkats4361, although we sincerely regret to hear of your disappointment. We’ve taken note of your feedback and while we understand you have already...

Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


We Celebrated our 20th Wedding anniversary. The trip was as special as I hoped it would be.

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Reervin1
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

I had heard so many wonderful experiences from my Mother In Law about what a great time she had on her various Viking cruises. I wanted to try one for myself. I thought a 20th wedding celebration would be the perfect chance for that. I chose the Romantic Danube because it offered two nights in Vienna. I saw the Lipizzans in a training session years ago and Really wanted to see them up close and ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Viking exceeded all expectations, life-long memories

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Euphronius
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This was our first experience with a river cruise, or with Viking. From initial choices, through arrangements, flights, cabin, staff, dining and excursions, the experience was excellent. We were sent luggage tags shortly before we left, and all our flights went well. Our luggage was waiting at Budapest and there we met some fellow shipmates and staff picked us up, checked if we needed ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Budapest to Regensburg

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sscul22
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Beautiful Budapest - the churches are beautiful. Budapest is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Christmas cruise with little cheer

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Lsepton
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was my 5th cruise with Viking and after 3 years of waiting for the Christmas Market cruise due to cancelations it was finally happening. Such a DISAPPOINTMENT! We did 3 days as a preextension in Prague. It was good. The Art Noveau Hotel was nice. They never did mail out my 2 postcards like they said they would. On the Jarl the disappoints started right away. My sister and brother-in-law ...
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We appreciate you sharing your experience, Lsepton, although we regret to hear of your disappointment in your Viking Air experience and on board amenities. We’ve taken note of your feedback...

Sail Date: December 2022


Wonderful!

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MJ Meyer
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

I don’t have any negative comments on this cruise. I’d do it again in a heartbeat! Everyone of the crew were attentive to our needs. Check in couldn’t have been easier! The food was superb - every meal. The waitstaff was fabulous. Even with all the passengers at one setting, it was flawless. Breakfast was not to be missed! I loved the omelette bar and the fresh fruit. I loved the Apple strudel ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Our Viking Christmas on the Danube Cruise was perfect!

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Tonyamccall
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise for the opportunity to go to the Christmas markets in Budapest, Vienna and other towns in Germany. The towns were beautiful and the markets very festive as life was completely back to normal and bustling. .We highly recommend this cruise and Viking. The staff made our stay completely enjoyable with great excursions off the boat and fun holiday activities on the boat. We ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


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