River Cruises Reviews

We chose the Grand Tour as it was a reunion with old friends. Made the reservations two years ago and counted down the days to our adventure. The cruising scenery and port visits were all wonderful, but what I didn’t expect was the superior customer service and fine dining experiences on board. I have never experienced customer service better than Viking. From getting off the plane, through the ...

We chose this cruise primarily because it fit in with our travel for a European wedding in our family and we always wanted to do a river cruise. We had our AAA agent arrange the flights for us and she did a great job getting us direct flights from Portland to Amsterdam, on to Budapest where we spent a few days and then another direct flight back to Portland from Amsterdam. Overall I was ...

This was my mom’s bucket list cruise and I was fortunate to get to accompany her. I came in with no expectations, and was blown away at every turn. I am afraid that I will never find another cruise or another crew that will ever live up to the one on this trip. The cabin was serviced twice a day with a personal touch. Our cabin attendant was extremely pleasant and went above our expectations. ...

I lived in west Germany in the early 70’s and wasn’t able to visit Eastern Europe then so this was a great opportunity. It was so interesting to see these countries and learn so much from the local guides hired by Viking. Love the friendliness of the Viking staff and the included excursions were outstanding. Optional excursions were also available while docked at ports. The excursions are rated ...

I was looking for a nice trip for me and my adult daughter. She is an experienced traveler and has been to Europe quite a few times (her husband is from England and she has friends in Ireland and Italy). This seemed like a great trip that covered a lot of geography in as a relaxed way as possible. I wanted some structure, but the ability to do some on your own sightseeing including getting off the ...

While we have not done an ocean cruise, we are more about site seeing than relaxation so a river cruise was more appealing for our first experience. The offer of included flights was a main selling point as was the small passenger size and included excursions. A river cruise is remarkable smooth. The staff was all approachable and helpful. The guides and buses for the excursions were typically ...

We have sailed twice with Viking before in Europe and knew pretty much what to expect. We were not disappointed. Viking runs a very professional organization designed to provide a quality vacation. The Astrild was purpose built for the Elbe, which is not a vast river and is a bit off the beaten path. As such, there are only two decks and no elevator. (Something to consider if mobility is an ...

We have sailed twice with Viking before in Europe and knew pretty much what to expect. We were not disappointed. Viking runs a very professional organization designed to provide a quality vacation. The Astrild was purpose built for the Elbe, which is not a vast river and is a bit off the beaten path. As such, there are only two decks and no elevator. (Something to consider if mobility is an ...

My mom booked this cruise for my sister and I to join her, and it was amazing. We enjoyed the tours through Budapest, Austria, Germany and Prague. Each stop was unique and beautiful along the way; the views through the river were stunning without a dull moment. We did have to alter the planned trip a bit due to low river levels, but the crew handled it amazingly. Communication was clear and ...

Never been on a cruise before and figured it’d be good to start with a river one…and Viking didn’t disappoint! Excellent service from every single staff member (kudos to Nadia who kept my state room in tip top shape twice a day!)! Max was the best director and I truly had a wonderful time going on all the excursions. I felt so relaxed and made a lot of new friends. I love all the excursion ...