"I highly recommend Viking to anyone wanting an outstanding river cruise experience!Although there were some ongoing communication issues in the planning process, Viking could not have made things easier once we embarked on our trip...."Read More
To start, pick up at the airport was efficient with travel to the hotel. The pre cruise stay in Budapest was great. The hotel was historic and beautiful, the included breakfast was plentiful with lots of choices and delicious. The location was great. The Viking reps were so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! They helped to make the stay a fun one. They were ready with recommendations for ...
Having traveled the Rhine and having a great experience last year, we were excited for our second Viking Longship journey. For 2023 we picked the Danube Waltz and chose to extend our vacation by starting in Budapest a couple of days early and ending in Prague. These extensions were also booked through Viking. Super easy to plan, top notch accommodations, and superior service -from picking us up at ...
I chose this cruise because I wanted to do a river cruise. Viking may be the best river cruise operator but I found the cruise to be average. When we went to destinations, we were all on buses following a leader with a paddle board…..and not only would our 190 passengers be there, but several other Viking ships’ 190 passengers. The bedroom was small, the food was good. I did not like the ...
The cruise was great with an excursion most every morning. The tour guides' English was very good and they shared a lot about their life and the history of each location. We wore headsets so we could clearly hear our tour guide even when we were 50+ feet away from them.
The staff on board were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure you got everything you needed. Most of our ...
I chose Viking because of their commitment to sustainability and their desire to use local food and ingredients and even grow an herb garden on the roof. It is a fantastic way to see the world, especially when you desire to relax and not have to figure it all out yourself. I have backpacked all over the world on my own. It was nice to be pampered and taken to wonderful places I may not have found ...
My mother and father in law are turning 80 this year so we decided to celebrate by going to the countries of their origins. There were 5 of us and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Suzy was the cruise director and she did a fabulous job of keeping up informed about daily excursions. All of our dining was fantastic. We enjoyed the regional cuisine . From the delicious meals and wine to the ...
We chose this cruise because it went to places we wanted to see, and doing some online research, the Danube was recommended and Viking was rated as one of the best river cruise lines. We also took advantage of a free airfare promotion.
PROS:
- Ship was beautiful and well laid out; Cabin review in separate section
- All staff were very helpful and attentive
- Food was excellent with ...
My wife and I had taken the Viking Rhine River cruise last November and loved it. A river cruise had been on our bucket list for quite some time and when Viking offered free airfare it was too good a deal to pass up. So when they offered the Danube Waltz cruise with free airfare we jumped at the chance and invited my sister and niece to join us. Well if anything the experience was even better. Of ...
Both of the Hotels we stayed at for our Pre and Post extentions were very nice. The Viking desk was a huge plus.
The convenience of not carting your own luggage everywhere was so great!
We love the cities that this cruise was stopping at, small but not too small, learned so much about the culture from the locals.
All the charm, history and quaintness of what Europe is to us.
The ...
I was looking for a nice trip for me and my adult daughter. She is an experienced traveler and has been to Europe quite a few times (her husband is from England and she has friends in Ireland and Italy). This seemed like a great trip that covered a lot of geography in as a relaxed way as possible. I wanted some structure, but the ability to do some on your own sightseeing including getting off the ...