Viking Vilhjalm Review

First river cruise so can’t compare lines

Review for Europe River Cruise on Viking Vilhjalm
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60andcounting
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Oct 2017
Cabin: Veranda Stateroom

Chose this cruise as it was a week long and perhaps a little less expensive due to time of the year. We had done one ocean cruise prior but it (right at the end). Very quiet and extremely clean all week. Staff were very friendly and I think genuine. We put our credit towards tipping instead of full package drinks. We were told after that these tips are shared amongst everyone - even the captain. We began to tip individuals as well as some were so darn sweet. Needless to say - I would opt out of the tipping thing next time and just do on our own.

Food was wonderfully prepared and even for a health conscious person I always had lots to choose from. Not a meat eater but there was always fish or vegetarian option. The only thing they need to improve on is the COFFEE ! By the end of the week I couldn’t stand the stuff. Even making my own latte didn’t cut it.

We would probably (if and when we do another) not choose a cruise hat hits two ports in one day - time is just to short to see much in 2 or 3 hours.

Cabin Review

Veranda Stateroom

Cabin B

Not noisy at all . Liked being at the end as you didn’t have folks filing past your door. Very well arranged to make the most of a small area. We were very comfortable and didnt feel squeezed in. Nice use of extra storage for suitcases under bed - which by the way was incredibly comfy. I left my towels hanging and even tho the card said they were environmentally friendly they always replaced them anyways.... although it was nice, it wasn’t nice for the environment.

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