This was our first cruise on Viking. From the first night (when Program Director Leonard loaned us fleece pullovers to watch departure from Amsterdam), through snow in Rothenberg and our bike ride from Melk to Krems (Concierge Michal suggested and helped us coordinate), to the last night in the hotel in Bucharest, this is the best cruise we have ever taken. We participated in everything that our energy level allowed, because it was all so much fun!

We like the smaller ships rather than the huge ocean going liners we have experienced in the past. After just a few days, we had met many of the other passengers and felt like longtime friends of the staff. We were thrilled to wave from the ship with Katja, our Hotel Manager, as we passed her husband on the shore waving to us from their home town.

Food and dining room service was extraordinary. We made it a point to dine with our favorite dining room waiters, Gabor and Oggy. We liked that the wine came from the regions we visited. The food menus were varied and met our needs and preferences. The open seating dining encouraged us to meet new people at every meal. Read more