After two river cruises, we already were fans of Viking. This ocean cruise didn't disappoint. The only glitches were due to its being the maiden voyage (how long in Paris and London, for example). The biggest problem was when the Greenwich port took a long time to figure out how to deal with our ship, the largest to come that far up the Thames.

The excursions and their knowledgeable guides were great, as usual. On board, the classical musical trio was delightful, and informative lectures, excursion previews, and Viking Daily sheets kept us informed.

The ship had many places which were simply a pleasure to relax in, especially when we were at sea between ports. There were games readily available and numerous books through the ship. There was a wide variety of food and even dining facilities to please just about everyone. Read more