This was our first riverboat cruise. We had checked out some others cruises casually but couldn't get excited about any. We went to a presentation put on by Expedia Cruise in Courtenay, BC, regarding Scenic and the ...

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Sail Date December 2019

Mr Nicol Cameron

1 Review Written

A superb cruise on the River Elbe

Viking Beyla

Europe - River Cruise

We had already done and enjoyed two river cruises with Viking (the Danube; and the river Duoro). Both were extremely well organised. We wanted to see other parts of Europe and were attracted by the idea of the ...

Sail Date May 2017

Mark Beckett

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Delightful Slightseeing and Service

Scenic Amber

Europe - River Cruise

Essentially took this tour with another couple who where wanting to celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Despite the fact our airplane arrived well over an hour late in Prague the very approachable Scenic ...

Sail Date August 2019

TimmJ

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Prague to Budapest

Avalon Illumination

Europe - River Cruise

This wasn't our first river cruise. We did the Rhine last year. Both vacations were amazing, but the Rhine wasn't as popular/crowded (fewer ships). The Danube was high due to recent rainfall and bridge ...

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Sail Date May 2019

jsutro

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

"Cities of Light" Shine Brightly

Viking Alsvin

Europe - River Cruise

Viking made the whole process easy and seamless from our arrival in Prague to our departure from Paris. The cruise director was friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, entertaining--both fun and funny! The on-board ...

Sail Date September 2018

SusiQusi

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Everything was magnificent. The staff was amazing; courteous and attentive.

Viking Beyla

Europe - River Cruise

I went with my mother who is in her 80s and we wanted to end up in her childhood home of Berlin, so the Viking Elbe cruise was perfect for us. This was a lovely way to travel in comfort, style and luxury! The food ...

Sail Date July 2017

DiFred

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Falls short of one aspect

Viking Alsvin

Europe - River Cruise

We chose the cruise because of the cities we were visiting and the brochure which spoke to some education regarding the history. The service was wonderful. Food was good but definitely not exceptional . I ...

Sail Date June 2018

Barbmcgee

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Another great experience with Avalon!

Avalon Visionary

Europe - River Cruise

We love Avalon Waterways, have had great experiences with their ships! Embarking and disembarking smooth as can be, love the way you can place your suitcase at end of cruise for early morning pickup and not midnight ...

Sail Date September 2017

frpond2017

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

This was our first river cruise and we were not disappointed.

Viking Beyla

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise as my grandmother was born in Prague. We liked the idea of a small ship with fewer passengers than an ocean cruise. Our first 2 days in Prague were exceptional with a wonderful walking tour ...

Sail Date October 2017

SandrtaOhme

1 Review Written

Best cruise ever

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to go to places on this cruise. We were also intrigued by the smaller ship. We could not have been more pleased. This is my third river cruise and my favorite favorite. We were able to get too know ...

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Sail Date October 2016

Gayle 1

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Viking Elbe River Cruise

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise as our third river experience, all with Viking, because we wanted another taste of reconstructed former Eastern Europe, and we were offered free air fare. We were in great hands from the moment ...

Sail Date August 2017

this is no longer fun

1 Review Written

Elegant Elbe-Truly Elegant

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

Friends had told us that Prague was a must see city, and we had always wanted to visit Berlin. The Elegant Elbe seemed a perfect way to combine a history lesson and our desire to leisurely travel. The Astrild was ...

Sail Date October 2016

stableguy

1 Review Written

Ships get old, good service and attention to detail never do

Viking Schumann

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to explore the Elbe River in the eastern part of Germany. We had heard it was unique and were not disappointed in that regard. Because of the history of the region and after the reunification of Germany we ...

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Sail Date August 2016

ncpasally

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

GREAT SERVICE DESPITE THE LOW ELBE WATER

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

Viking is the best. The Astrid is a beautiful ship. The staff, especially our Program Director Radem, were terrific. The water in the Elba was too low to navigate as one point. Viiking let us know and offered ...

Sail Date October 2016

schan

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

We were the youngest

Avalon Impression

Europe - River Cruise

We are 55 and found ourselves one of the youngest travellers on the cruise. First experience with river cruise and we enjoyed it. The excursions included in the package are only about 2-3 hours maximum, so you ...

Sail Date May 2017

CColeK

2 Reviews Written

Our first cruise will bring us back for more

Viking Idun

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first cruise of any kind, although we are experienced travelers. It was nice to turn all of the logistics over to Viking, and we would trust them with another vacation, based on our experience. We ...

Sail Date October 2016

dozerdog

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Fun time

Viking Beyla

Europe - River Cruise

Viking Beylang had a good deal that included air fair. This helped make our decision. My wife and i traveled with my brother in law and his wife. Went days early and were able to see Prague. Before we sailed it ...

Sail Date October 2016

River72

2 Reviews Written

Elbe

Viking Fontane

Europe - River Cruise

Enjoyed the cruise and crew were really great. Sebastian was informative and very helpful. The chef and servers were friendly, efficient, and would have nothing but great words for all of them. Always service ...

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Sail Date October 2016

woolleymom

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

We'll be baaaaack

Viking Beyla

Europe - River Cruise

When thinking about our Viking cruise up the Elbe I will always remember Guntar...he looked and talked like Arnold. Which made the trip extra entertaining. The crew was so warm and embracing. Every single one was ...

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Sail Date October 2016

W1idz

1 Review Written

A total de-stresser

Viking Tor

Europe - River Cruise

Wife chose the cruise from her travel "bucket list", we went as part of a group of active senior citizens. Viking Tor was an immaculate vessel staffed with an excellent Captain, crew, and attendants. Food ...

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Sail Date August 2016

Aingersva

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

A Very Relaxing Cruise!

Avalon Impression

Europe - River Cruise

We selected Avalon because it offered a cruise through the Christmas Markets along the Danube. The ship was beautiful, our stateroom was spacious and lovely. The breakfast and lunch buffets offered many delicious ...

Sail Date November 2016

True Viking Fan

1 Review Written

The Perfect Cruise!

Viking Fontane

Europe - River Cruise

This was our fourth Viking cruise and ranks as #1 for us. The trip was a short notice one for us since we received a very attractive deal from Viking. The trip itself went off without a hitch. We especially ...

Sail Date July 2016

Carolina1051

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Beautiful Cruise Down the Danube

Avalon Expression

Europe - River Cruise

We spent 3 days in Prague at the intercontinental hotel which was vert nice. The coach ride to Nuremberg went really well and was comfortable. The ship was lovely and we liked the decor. Much more comfortable than ...

Sail Date October 2016

Mrs Calibash

1 Review Written

A Cruise of a Lifetime!

Viking Odin

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted a cruise that included Paris...so we decided on the Prague to Paris- Cities of Lights- twelve day cruise with 2 nights in Prague, 8 days on the rivers and 2 nights in Paris. Viking Odin was a well ...

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Sail Date May 2016

jenninga

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Wonderful experience with Odin in the Cities of Light

Viking Odin

Europe - River Cruise

The experience with Viking Cruises was wonderful. Specifically with Odin cruise. It was a dream that became reality. We choose the tour Cities of Lights. We arrived in Prague 3 days before the departure, we had ...

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Sail Date September 2016