We chose this cruise because we have always wanted to visit Normandy and the American Cemetery to honor the fallen there. But it was so much more than that. We loved the size of the ship, and the service was great. All the tours were so well organized and interesting, the scenery was amazing and we had great weather.
We have done nearly 20 Ocean cruises and have spent well over a year at sea. ...
We often saw Viking river cruise ads while watching PBS channel. Everything about the trip, ship, destinations looked great. The ship was in great shape. The crew was exceptional, they saw to everything we wanted. We enjoyed the food and especially liked the nightly chef creations. We opted for the drink package, which we would highly recommend if you enjoy relaxing with a cocktail after an ...
My husband and I recently made our second Viking cruise. Both trips were wonderful. The excursions and ship entertainment were both enjoyable, but the most outstanding thing about both trips was the service. So many situations come to mind when I say service but one was most memorable. At about 9:00 PM on a Wednesday evening I realized that I had not packed enough insulin for my husband. ...
This was a "Congratulations on Your Retirement" cruise to myself and I took one of my daughters. Very different to the two Ocean Cruises that I had take before, which I expected, and I welcomed the change of experience Most of the cruise was wonderful - see other sections of this review for specifics. We cruised from Paris (wonderful to see), and the end destination was the Beaches at Normandy ...
We were delighted with our Viking River Cruise - Paris and the Heart of Normandy. This allowed us to see the City of Lights, Monet’s Garden in Giverny, Rouen, the D-Day Beaches and other Normandy sites. Everything in our experience was superior! Our accommodations onboard were first class, comfortable and relaxing. Our tours were led by excellent, informative, and entertaining guides, who cleared ...
We took two teenage grandsons with us, and that was when they could go. We took the cruise as a high school graduation present for the 18 year old one and took the 14 year old one too. All 4 of us had a great time, and the cruise met and exceeded our expectations. We thought the food, service by the wait staff and presentation of the food was outstanding. The shore excursions and the talks before ...
The Rinda trip from Paris to Normandy was spectacular. I loved the port stops in Vernon/Giverny, Rouen and Les Andelys.
The ship was gorgeous, the food was amazing and the crew were a delight. A couple of suggestions:
1. The “Silver Spirits” bar package was well worth the $300 per cabin. Not that we were barflies, but it entitles you to almost any wine off their wine list. The house wines ...
Viking was recommended by our travel agent. We had never been to France and liked the cruise/tour options. The food and service was excellent. The tour guides were bilingual and very knowledgeable, We particularly enjoyed the drive to Omaha Beach and the American cemetery. The tour guide was very well versed about the area, the history and agricultural practices. Although beer and wine was ...
This was our second River Cruise with Viking, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. As you may know, River ships are much smaller than ocean going vessels, and so they might not have as many amenities as some people might like. For example, there is no casino or big theater for shows. There are not multiple dining rooms. However, the ship is very comfortable and cozy, and it’s easy to meet people! The ...
This was our second Viking cruise. The first was from Switzerland to Amsterdam a few years ago, and it was wonderful in all respects.
The Paris to Normandy cruise was not as good. No issue with the room, which was nice and well maintained (except for difficulty flushing the toilet). The onboard entertainment was sparse but of good quality, the ports of call were interesting, and the ...