We wanted to see some of the fjords in Norway, but also the other ports in the Baltic - Denmark, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.

The most challenging part of any such cruise is getting there and back. Viking made it very easy. They met us at the airport and had attendants in the baggage area who helped load the luggage on carts and take it out to waiting busses. We thought we might have to delay boarding, since we arrived in late morning--too early for our 3 pm embarkation time. This was not the case at all. Though we couldn't get into our cabin until 2 or 3, we were able to relax, have a meal, and discover this great ship.

Disembarkation was similarly stress-less. Great job. Read more