My DH and I disembarked from the Viking Spirit last Sunday from our Viking Paris to Normandy cruise. This was our third cruise, first river cruise and first visit to France.

This was a great cruise. When we chose to go in mid-November we knew it would be chilly and rainy. We did have some rain, but other than Rouen, never more than a drizzle while were outside touring. The Spirit is small and intimate. The crew and staff were very friendly. The Seine and the villages were incredible.

It is a quieter experience than an ocean cruise with “BIG EXCURSIONS” at every port. For us, the whole purpose of this trip was the trip to the Normandy Beaches – it was the only BIG EXCURSION. Read more