River Cruises Reviews

The crew and staff were outstanding! The food was beyond 4 Star-so much so that on days we could have eaten in the port city, we chose to come back to eat at the ship. Our wait staff made our trip so enjoyable and we looked forward to interacting with them each meal. The chef even came out after most dinners so ask about the meal and chat a bit. Evenings in the lounge were casual and fun. ...

We chose the Danube Waltz because the countries visited and the region were on our bucket list. The thing that stands out the most to me is the organization and seamless process Viking creates to make the journey so comfortable and stress free. From the color coded bag tags, to the Viking ambassadors that met us at our arrival airport to the departure transfers the stressful parts of the trip were ...

We have travelled with Scenic previously and found them to be excellent - hence choosing them again for our Europenan adventure. The special inclusions Scenic have are second to none, providing opportunities for many different experiences - from private piano recitals in a castle, followed by a wonderful meal, to hiking through vineyards, and onboard musical recitals with world class ...

We chose this cruise because it was our first time in Europe. The itinerary was approachable and ports were closer to us than the Danube options. Pros: Great food almost every day A different port every day Service was exceptional - truly everyone on the ship was engaged to make sure you are having a great time Once onboard, information is readily available and they're always ...

Loved the itinerary stops, staff, and food! This was our second Viking River cruise and it did not disappoint. The staff went above and beyond in their service to us. We were on the bottom level of the ship. Both my husband and I use canes for mobility. Coming up and down the bottom staircase and going to the outside top deck from the bar area was challenging at times but we were able to utilize ...

We chose this trip because of the cities visited. We spent a couple days in Amsterdam before boarding the boat. Everything was top notch. Our rooms, food, staff, and daily trips were wonderful. The staff learns your name and likes quickly. We were spoiled with delicious meals and desserts. It’s a very relaxing, comfortable way to travel. Our room was very comfortable. We had US and European ...

This was my 4th Viking river cruise (plus 2 sea voyages) and the best of the bunch as far as the overall ship experience. That was mainly due to the excellent services provided by the outstanding Program Director, Margot, Hotel Manager, Wesley, and our cabin steward, Sylvie. I’ve had my favorite people on other Viking cruises but these three, especially in combination, made the trip even more ...

We went on an Avalon river cruise, the Rhine and Rhone revealed for 14 days. We were on 2 ships during the trip, the Expression on the Rhine and Poetry II on the Rhone. We had Avalon handle everything to do with the trip including flights and transfers. Our only extras were some minor bar tabs, special excursions and laundry service. We have traveled many times and have always done everything ...

The Viking Grand European Tour provides an unparalleled experience for travelling through multiple countries and cities in western Europe with a meaningful immersion into local cultures, without the stress of handling travel logistics. Having traveled Europe by air, rail and auto in the past, we were looking for a more relaxing way to travel, with more time for sightseeing, hiking, and ...

I have never river cruised before so my family chose Viking for the value of the package. I thought since the average age is 60 we would have a lot of down time. Not at all. We enjoyed every minute and the programs. All the included tours were fantastic and you still have time to do something else on your own if you wish. The only stop, which was the Black Forest, was a let down but after that ...