We chose this trip because of the itinerary, our German heritage and the size of the ship. We liked the smaller amount of passengers allowing us to get to know people over the course of the cruise. We loved the ...

Sail Date June 2019

mrspatty12

1 Review Written

Wonderfully relaxing in the center of it all cruise

Viking Ve

Europe - All

We lucked out - fantastic weather (only rained on once for about 10 mins), we had no water level issues, and although we had to swap ships half way through, due to a broken lock, Viking handled the entire swap ...

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Sail Date June 2019

bniedt

1 Review Written

A Wonderful Vacation!

Viking Ve

Europe - All

This is only the second cruise ever for my wife and me - our first was a brief ocean cruise from Florida to Bahamas on another major line, and we were not overly impressed. For years, though, we always wanted to try ...

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Sail Date August 2019

syanko

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Started on Viking Bragi-bused to Viking Ve. Water low time spent on busses

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

Danube Waltz - the cities we were going to with the rich history in each was the leading factor. Seeing the comfort of being on the ship and cruising down the river was total enticing. Unfortunately, we arrived ...

Sail Date November 2018

Vjshoem2

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Trip with friends

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

Staff very friendly. Food a bit different then expected. The cuisine was local, but not quite what we expected. The everyday side of the menu was very poor. The servers were very friendly, and the wine flowed ...

Sail Date May 2018

azzure

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

No low water troubles at last

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to see the Christmas Markets and this seemed an efficient way to do this. It was our first ever river cruise, and we were lucky to be able to sail the entire way given this year's chronic low water ...

Sail Date December 2018

outriggerclub

4 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

River Docking, not River Cruising

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

After 35 cruises, this was the most disappointing ever, mostly a bus trip and Viking cruises are not cheap! We have been on a Viking Ocean cruise and loved it and decided to give their river cruises a try. Viking ...

Sail Date November 2018

funluvin1

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

BAD CHOICE!! WASTE OF MONEY!!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

Changed ships and spent 4 days in hotels..was a 15 day cruise I paid for. First ship, the was food ok., but there was someone elses blood all over my comforter and they dumped the sewage into the river..smelled and ...

Sail Date August 2018

Cruising with my daughter

1 Review Written

Incredibly wonderful experience with my daughter

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

I chose this cruise because it was going to Budapest, which I consider the most beautiful city in the world. Although I had heard that cruise food was wonderful I was unprepared for how delicious it was and how ...

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Sail Date June 2018

Byrond

1 Review Written

GREAT!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

Fantastic cruise! Everything was perfect, treated like royalty the entire time. Would change nothing, in fact scheduled another Viking River cruise as soon as we return. All Viking hosts were professional and all ...

Sail Date April 2018

Marge and Miller

1 Review Written

Wonderful Introduction

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We had never been on a cruise and were not interested in a crowded cruise ship and thousands of people. The Longship was wonderful. We got to know almost everyone and all the crew during the 2 weeks. There was never ...

Sail Date May 2018

Rudiselj

2 Reviews Written

Exceeded Our Highest Expectations

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We loved our veranda cabin. Everything from the heated bathroom floors to the lovely decks was first-class. The crew was outstanding and could not have been friendlier or more committed to making this the best ...

Sail Date May 2018

Comquot

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

River Cruise or Ocean Cruise

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

River Cruise VS Ocean Cruise, We are home and this adventure has ended but there is one last thing I want to do. Several have asked which we prefer, an Ocean Cruise or a River Cruise so I have decided to do a ...

Sail Date May 2018

sleethompson48

1 Review Written

We love Viking!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We flew into Amsterdam 4 days before the cruise and explored on our own. We loved Amsterdam, and will be visiting again next year (another Viking river cruise). Our cruise actually began on the Viking Gefjon (really ...

Sail Date November 2017

shadowlover

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Wonderful experience with Viking

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

A river cruise is a relaxed way to see many cities in Europe. Having your hotel move with you is an amazing thing! We did have to change ships mid way through however this was a fairly painless procedure as all we ...

Sail Date November 2017

forensicnurse1

1 Review Written

Dream Come True

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

I worked with a wonderful representative via phone. I explained my daughter had never gone to Europe and I wanted to give her a wonderful experience. Viking delivered. It started with the pre extension in Prague. We ...

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Sail Date October 2017

fleet105

1 Review Written

Absolutely fabulous trip!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to take a river cruise and decided that a Christmas trip to visit the Christmas marts would be nice. While I'm not a cold weather person, I wanted the full European Christmas flavor, so decided that it ...

Sail Date December 2017

mightymite19

7 Reviews Written

43 Helpful Votes

Viking Ve and Grand European exceeded expectations!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

First, I have to preface that I rely on others reviews so I am going to try to be as honest as possible. Embarkation: Very smooth. Met at Amsterdam airport by Viking reps and moved to a bus that took us to our ...

Sail Date October 2017

Hottubmomma

5 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

First river cruise but not our last

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We had heard wonderful things about Viking and after several ocean cruises with other shipping lines decided it was time to try a river cruise. The ports and shore excursions looked wonderful, and they were. I can't ...

Sail Date August 2017

jmarsh184

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Worst River Cruise

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We have done three other river cruises on Vantage Travel and loved them. We would have booked this on Vantage again, but we had an issue with being given the air discount so booked with Viking and actually saved a ...

Sail Date July 2017

L.Hartsell

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Somewhere on the Danube

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise because of the itinerary. We had hoped to see the Rhine-Meine Canal as we transited it but due to the low water we were unable to transit that section. The ship change was handled very smoothly ...

Sail Date June 2017

kamalei63

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great 30th Anniversary Waltz on the Danube

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We have cruised the Rhine earlier with Viking and were quite pleased by the tours and also the ability to get on and off the ship without taking forever and being run through security constantly, like the large ...

Sail Date December 2016

TheBigCheese

2 Reviews Written

Our First River Cruise - Greatly Exceeded Expectations

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

We chose the Danube cruise because we wanted to see the Christmas markets. Everything about the cruise was better than we expected. Viking has a good attention to the little details that can make or break a ...

Sail Date December 2016

mt01

1 Review Written

Best trip ever!

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first river cruise and experience of this kind. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and the crew of the Ve was "the best"! Our cruise director Maya was terrific and could not have done more for ...

Sail Date October 2016

smitty72

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Two Beautiful Ships - One Great Cruise

Viking Ve

Europe - River Cruise

A river cruise through Europe has been near the top of our wish list for many years ... and our 15 days on the Grand European Tour was everything we had hoped for. Our program director on Viking Ve, Marik, was ...

Sail Date June 2017