Viking Jarl River Cruises Reviews

4.0 / 5.0
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"Local food" selection while in Budapest -- Chicken Paprikash
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A view during our full day of just cruising up the river.
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View from our cabin
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On a bridge at Regensburg
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Excellent Danube river cruise

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Gus77
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

The entire cruise and post extension in Budapest was excellent. ALL Viking ship staff and tour guides were friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. Excellent food, very comfortable rooms, and many choices for excursions made this trip a once in a lifetime vacation. We sailed from Regensburg, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. Each stop had a mix of walking tours, hikes, e bike rides, bus ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Magical cruise

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Vlindsey
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We loved the itinerary for this cruise and the stops were a good mix of small towns and large metropolitan cities. Every stop had excellent options to explore the area and our favorite stops were Regensburg and Vienna. Every crew member on the boat gave exceptional service. From the moment we stepped on the boat we were welcomed and given an overview. Food at each meal was delicious with many ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Smooth and easy transfer, all taken care of by Viking staff

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liying_zheng
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My first Viking cruise experience bought me lots joy and comfort. Viking's every detail is designed to help customers to their every needs. It makes me feel I can pack and go with Viking without racking my brain to do research for everywhere I go. Viking did everything for you. Because it's a river cruise, the boat is comparatively smaller than the ocean ships. Looking at the size of Danube ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony


A small Sampler Box of Europe

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MrD2u
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This was our first vacation in many years and had never been on any river cruise. We picked the Danube River because my father was born in Vienna Austria. We picked this particular cruise because we had two days in both Budapest and Vienna. When we arrived we were told there was an issue with the boat engine and the Jarl could not sail at that time. Jen, our Program Director, kept us fully ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Exceeded All Expectations!

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NCCruise6
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We recently sailed on the Viking Jarl as part of a family birthday celebration. We were a bit hesitant going into the trip as we have never done a river cruise before and had heard they catered to an older crowd. We assumed we would be slowed down a bit in ports and on tours and would have little to do on the ship. We couldn't have been more wrong! While the average age is absolutely older than ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony


First impression. Similar to a first interview. Impressed.

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dmarden2
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We cruised with friends who suggested we give this a try. It was our FIRST river cruise and we didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Was I impressed? Yes, indeed I was. From the moment we stepped off the plane to the moment we departed, the staff and crew were outstanding. The food was excellent. The shipboard service was excellent. The hotel/ship manage and activities director went above and beyond ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


First and not the last

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Skygirl70
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Viking’s crews were not only professional but quite personable. It’s amazing when crew call you by name. The ports were wonderful despite the first 4 days being rainy. Umbrellas were provided. Pack a rain coat. The included excisions can’t be missed. So much information about the ports. The scenery during cruise hours were beautiful and relaxing to view. We had a French balcony ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


If I could give 6 Stars, I would!

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billmcd
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first Viking Cruise, and it certainly won't be our last! We have done at least 8 ocean cruises, but this was our first river cruise as well. We loved every single thing about the trip - the Viking air travel, the ship, the pre-stay in Budapest, but most especially, the crew of the Viking Jarl. They were so friendly and attentive to every need. By the second day, the restaurant ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony


Viking Danube Romantic River Cruise

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Cruisers11
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This cruise visited places we'd like to see. The service onboard the ship was great. All of our local guides were very knowledgeable. The excursions that were available were very interesting. We liked the pre-cruise and post-cruise extensions. The ship was very nicely laid out. The food on the ship was very good. We liked he fact that there were no children on the cruise and that the total ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Fabulous river cruise, most wonderful crew/staff

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LeifEriksson
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We could not imagine more courteous, friendly, accommodating, and pleasant service than what we received from the Jarl’s crew, stewards, and restaurant staff. We felt as if we were constantly given the most attentive individual service, we were always greeted with a smile and called by name. The cuisine was superb and abundant; we joked that the Göttweig Abbey’s Benedictine motto of “Ora, lege, et ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Explorer Suite


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