Viking Vili Cruise Reviews

4.0 / 5.0
118 reviews
Amsterdam sunset!  9:30 pm
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Our group are all enjoying a meal together on the ship.  Our waiter Alekander took the photo.  He was fabulous.
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My sister eating breakfast in the dining room.
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All my friends on the top deck.
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Danube Delight

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Vili

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eranncpa1
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The whole experience was from start to finish 5 stars all the way. The international flights and transportation to/from the airport were wonderful. Almost immediately after boarding the ship and checking in we were able to enjoy lunch and got familiar with the ship. The floors in the bathroom in our room were heated which was delightful. The rooms were spacious and there was plenty of space for ...
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Sail Date: March 2022

Cabin Type: French Balcony


So Much to See

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Viking Vili

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gatormom04
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We choose this cruise since it was a fabulous opportunity to see so much of Europe on one cruise. Viking always goes above and beyond to make everything perfect even when it is a result of things beyond their control. The food is always first class at every meal. Having wonderful excursions makes it difficult to choose, but because so much was offered, we took full advantage of every ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Unethical sales tactics

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Taylor47
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This review is to voice our concerns about what I believe to be unethical and dishonest tactics of Viking River Cruise sales. We recently booked a Grand European river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. This was a last-minute booking. We booked our cruise only a few weeks before the cruise sailing date. The sales agent sold us this trip as listed in the brochure. It wasn’t until right before the ...
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Thank you, Taylor47, for taking the time to share your recent Viking experience with the cruising community. We recognize that you are one of the many affected by the itinerary changes...

Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: French Balcony


Buyer beware, bait and switch from Viking

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Vili

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jeannespam0
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

In our opinion Viking pulled a bait and switch as they knew well in advance that they were not going to be able to deliver the experience touted in their advertising. This was affirmed by my conversations with crew members on all 4 ships and by the local tour guides. All admitted that it had been over 2 months since Viking had been able to provide what was advertised. The Program Director also ...
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Thank you, jeannespam0, for taking the time to share your recent Viking experience with the cruising community. We recognize that you are one of the many affected by the itinerary changes...

Sail Date: October 2018


Looking forward to the next cruise!

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Viking Vili

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johnpivarnik
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Food was superb. Crew was very congenial, helpful, and accommodating.Ports of call were as good as they could have been. Local tour guides were passionate about their work/leadership. On board educational services were excellent. Crew personnel went out of their way to be hospitable and friendly. Tour director, Marek, was so wonderful we wanted to take him home with us!! The issues with low water ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


14 Night Grand European Tour

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Viking Vili

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carol68
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose the 14 Night cruise for its length, first of all. And also for the countries it would traverse. We opted for additional time at both ends of the cruise: Amsterdam and Prague, and were very glad we did. We'd never been in either city - or any of the others along the way, for that matter. Each experience was wonderful. The local guides were extremely informative and delightful. We ...
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Sail Date: August 2018

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Good for value but not luxury.

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2Cyclers
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I chose Viking for our first European river cruise after having done about 10 Ocean Cruises on various lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity & Oceania). We heard wonderful things and had high expectations. Overall it was a wonderful trip but we felt that there were some things travelers should know about. Viking is spoken of very highly here in the U.S. where we live. ...
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Sail Date: July 2018


Very good overall

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Medicineman2
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Cruise director Gary was very nice, but a bit sarcastic at times, which I was fine with, but my have put off others. He was an asset, in any event. Nightly entertainment was in need of improvement. Those brought in for special nights were good, but the "lounge players" could have been better. We were on the Villi and then changed to the Meli, because of low water. Both lounges singers were ...
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Sail Date: July 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Great Vessel and Itinerary

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pgron
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Viking does a great job of running the vessel and accommodating the needs and interests of is passengers. Pre- and post-cruise hotel stays are booked in very nice upscale properties. Throughout the city stays, cruise, and shore excursions, Viking is there to help. Not surprisingly, even a company such as Viking cannot ensure that things off the ship will run smoothly. Some shore excursions - ...
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Sail Date: July 2018

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Viking Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest on Viking Vili & Viking Mimir

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conedude
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We chose Viking for our first cruise, and now we are spoiled. It was a celebration of our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Our Cruise Director, Gary, was most enjoyable. Entertainment on board was enjoyable especially the glass blowing demonstration. The apple strudel demonstration was a gastronomic sensation. The river was impassable at one point which caused all of us to be moved from the Viking ...
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Sail Date: July 2018


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