It was a no brainer to chose Viking for our trip to China since our European trip from Budapest to Amsterdam was so successful.
Service is our main reason to travel the Viking way. We also love the intimacy of a small ship along with the relaxed dress code. Food and drink was another factor. We enjoyed the cuisine and non-alcoholic drinks.
Guides, housekeeping and waitstaff were superior. Cabins utilize every inch of space wisely. Open seating is critical to my husband and I since we make friends along the way. This setup allows us to invite new friends for a meal together and to join some of the other passengers we haven't met yet.
On both of our trips we felt the room was quiet, had good views and supplied everything necessary to live comfortably. The mattress was awesome.