Viking Buri Cruise Reviews

Our first Viking river cruise was not typical (fortunately) since strikes in France which caused the lock and dam system inoperable on part of our voyage. From our Paris pre-trip we took a fast train to Lyon where we were supposed to board the riverboat. Instead, we were bussed to Avignon, several hours away. We docked in Avignon most of the time, but did manage to get some river experience ...

In the midst of strikes and protests across France the cruise was not able to navigate the entire planned river trip. In spite of the difficulties, the Buri Program Director, Lisette van Loon, was able to ensure that the passengers were still able to enjoy an itinerary that did not the diminish the experience. The staff in the Restaurant and Lounge went out of their way to provide excellent meals ...

This was our third Viking river cruise, and picking Viking is now a no-brainer: We know it's going to be terrific. From the minute we were met at the airport in Marseille by a Viking rep to the moment we entered the airport in Lyon, we were in great hands the whole time. All the land tours were wonderful (even the one the day it rained) and we can't say enough good things about the ship and crew. ...

The itinerary was supposed to be a great one, though they did what they could to spend an extra night at the departure port, without prior notice and then skip an initially intended port before Lyon. The biggest complaints we had were Cruise director and chef. The director was being obnoxious and pompous & the chef was constantly saying how amazing he was and that if we didn't like food then don't ...

The cruise package was delightful! The cruise has a bit of a slow beginning as we were in the beginning port of Avignon for the first two nights. Excursions took us to the town of Arles and then we joined the ship that had sailed to a new port. We loved that we had a nice selection of tours and chose to take a Van Gogh painting class. As we sailed along the Rhône river, we began to enjoy the ...

The cruise was very good but the flight schedule was terrible. We are looking for a cruise line that books air flights more thoughtfully. Recommend that the flight schedule be defined prior to final payment. Dinning staff was excellent. Chef excellent and a bit amusing as well. Ship was well run, except for an incident in one of the locks. We were provided with details of the issue, ...

Loved the Avignon to Lyon itinerary. South of France is spectacular. The cruise itself was good also, they were short staffed but everyone worked very hard to compensate for it. The food was a bit inconsistent, but overall still good. We loved our french balcony room and the set up of the ship including the self serve coffee bar with snacks available all day. The excursions are organized so ...

There was nothing to complain about. The food was varied and exceptional, reflecting the region. For the unadventurous there was standard American food also. The regular guided tours were fascinating, and so were the extra tours which went into more depth. The service was exceptional; I will probably never be treated quite that way again unless I take another Viking River Cruise. The staff ...

Had never been to France and we were able to add 3 day visits to Paris and Nice on either end of the cruise. Viking still took care of us on these extensions and had set up great tours and experiences like lunch in Canne. The boat and its crew were exceptional and our every need was taken care of. We had great local tour guides in every port and the experiences into the cities and immersion ...

This is probably our fifth or sixth cruise with Viking. Needless to say, we really do like their ships, their staff, pricing and their professionalism. It would take a lot to get us to switch to another river cruise line. We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise in Provence earlier this year. Lots of very interesting sights and information to learn about the history of this part of France. The only ...