Viking Emerald Review

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Linanbob2
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2015

--Viking's Style in China--

The interesting thing Viking does in China (don't know if their Europe river cruises are the same), is combine the concepts of the land tour with the river cruise.

There are seven or eight groups of about 35 each assigned to a bus with a Viking tour escort. Each group travels together for the entire trip for all the side-tours, airport transfers (except arrival and departure), and the assigned escort leads and works the logistics for the entire trip. The escorts share responsibilities for some of the optional side-trips, and in taking care of those not taking the optionals. I think it works out well - you have more of an opportunity to get to know people.

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Cabin Veranda

In terms of layout and size, the cabins are virtually indistinguishable from the typical Caribbean cruise ship. The interior seems a little older than you might be used to seeing, but it's comfortable and clean.

The room climate controls are centrally controlled. There's a thermostat on the wall, but it's purely decorative other than for fan control. It was never hot during our stay, and was overcast several days on board, and got a touch chilly in the room.

Again, water on the ship is NOT drinkable. Remember to use the supplied bottles for thirst, toothbrushing, pilltaking, etc.

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