We had taken almost annually cruises on Oceania. We had heard many great things about river cruises and decided during COVID to book this to try them out. We tend to book 1 to 2 years in advance. Well we were surprised as Viking had a representative from the time we cleared customs, until we entered customs going home.
We also purchased a pre cruise in Nice and post in Paris.
Accomodations were excellent (French Balcony) Staff were attentive and friendly. I am a picky about food, but would rate the food very good (found lunch brought it down from excellent). Those who arrived later, often found slower food service.
Great cabin layout. Only issue was the space between end of bed and desk did not allow one to pass if another was sitting on the bed.