Viking Vilhjalm Review
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We'd always fantasized about what it would be like to actually go on a Viking Cruise after seeing the wonderful ads on PBS. Could it really be that picturesque? Would the meals really be that good? Would the shore excursions really be as idyllic as it looked in the ads?
Yes.
The cruise was lovely (we had great weather, too). The crew could not have been more accommodating and more interested in our experience. My wife wanted a softer bed. Yeah, sure - we're on a boat dear - that's unlikely to happen. The people who took care of our room were able to provide additional cushion on her side of the bed - (how did they know which side she slept on?) These people are magicians.
Cabin Review
French Balcony
We paid a little extra to get the French Balcony. It was fun to have the sliding glass door open at night as we glided up the Danube. There are no mosquitoes in Europe - they are the state bird here in Wisconsin. So, having the door open even without screens allowed us to listen to the water lapping against the hull. There was also the occasional shore noises - it really made the experience real.
Port Reviews
Bratislava
This is where we met a young artist on the street who was drawing an impression of St. Michaels. We bought the drawing from him and it hangs in the center of our living room wall now.