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Europe Viking Alruna Europe Cruise Reviews

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The Hague
Us with the Captain, Activities Director, and the Maître d' on our last night.
Our ship!  Our room was on the bottom level so those long rectangular windows you see in the photo are the type of window that we had in our cabin.   Most of the docks were very convenient to walk right into town!
One of the dishes that was just so pretty that we had to take a photo of it!  Many nice looking dishes that tasted great but I only picked one to show!
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Mostly Enjoyable Cruise, Terrible Air Travel
"Going over was fine, but on the return a second stop was added to our already booked itinerary - Viking did not allow me to change the airline at that point - and the connection time was so short we missed the next flight.transparent booking process and flexibility to make changes or cancel later without penalty" and "Ability to conveniently make changes online through the My Viking Journey guest portal from a computer or mobile device, or over the phone with the Viking Air Plus service" and "Real-time flight monitoring and Viking Air Experts available 24/7 for assistance while you are in transit" - are absolutely false, misleading and borderline criminal...."Read More
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Mostly Enjoyable Cruise, Terrible Air Travel

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phiggers
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I learned about Viking during the pandemic as we watched a lot of PBS and Viking seems to be the network's primary advertiser. We liked their message and the aesthetics of the ships, and the cost was reasonable to us. Our previous cruising experience (4 ocean cruises) had been on small, high-end luxury lines (Regent, Crystal, Seaborn) and we were looking for a simpler style of ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Recommend Overall, Some Disappointments

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Rhiggers
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We were interested in trying a river cruise, had heard good things about Viking and the cost was within our budget. Our boat was changed at the last minute so we were on the Alruna, not the Tialfi, but I believe they are identical. The boat is attractive and generally comfortable, aside from the mattress in our cabin which was terribly hard. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food on the ship ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Absolute Perfection!

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Barbara57
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We chose this cruise to visit the European Christmas Markets. It was delayed twice due to Covid. From the moment you step off the plane Viking consultants take care of everything! There is no guesswork about getting to the ship. You immediately are welcomed aboard and your room is ready shortly after. There is always complimentary cookies, and lite beverages all day. Every tour is given by local ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Christmas on the Rhine

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Kangayop
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We're are cruise veterans, but this was our first river cruise with Viking. We loved the intimate feel of cruising with only a couple hundred guest. It gave us the opportunity to meet several couples who we are now planning to meet for future cruises. We found the included and add-on excursions excellent with very knowledgeable local guides. The difficulty rating and explanation of the type of ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


Christmas Markets Cruise on the Rhine

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spcasey01
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

I chose the cruise advertised as "Christmas on the Rhine." We were scheduled to be on the Viking Tialfi, but was changed to the Viking Alruna without notice to the passengers. The cruise was great. The ship was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff went above and beyond to make every guest enjoy their cruise. The local guides were friendly and informative in the free excursions ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


Christmas Markets

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Master M
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Enjoyed the cruise as a whole. We arrived and departed the various destinations in a timely manner. Several comments - Dining: (1) red meat was not this chef's specialty. The steaks and prime rib were cooked way too long and were overdone/dry; (2) lunch offered a variety of choices but only two salads - Caesar and tuna. Would have like a small salad bar or more of a salad variety. FYI - the ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: French Balcony


Castles

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Valki7273
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I’ve always wanted to do a river cruise to experience the small ship intimacy. The personal service is exceptional, the food is 5 star excellence. The extra appetizers and pastries went above and beyond my expectations There is attention to every detail. The guests are pampered and spoiled. The ports are interesting and the tour guides invested and well informed. This is the experience of a ...
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Sail Date: November 2022


My very first cruise and it was everything I wanted and more!

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terrri83
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

My friend and I wanted a new adventure and we decided this cruise would be the thing. We enjoyed everything - the service, the food, the ambiance, the friends we made along the way, the tours and mostly being pampered while seeing new places. It was a wonderful week. We both thought the meals were excellently planned and thoughtful, using local foods and wines which added to the entire tour. ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Very relaxed and beautiful

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goodgrief4221
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The crew was phenomenal by Trying to call us by name at most times they met. The trip was very well planned. Loved the schedules that were left in our room daily. The cabins were just a nice size. Housekeeping did a nice job of cleaning the rooms, especially at a time were not there. The room size was great, for a cruise ship, and easy to get around. Having to be able to have clothes laundered ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom


Excellent Rhine Cruise Aboard Viking Alruna

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jbauman4
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

My wife and I chose this 8-day cruise as a way to see if we liked the Viking experience. We knew others who had traveled with Viking and had good experiences. We ended up really enjoying the cruise, between the friendly, knowledgeable, energetic staff, the high quality of the ship and its facilities, and the well-organized excursions (both the included and optional ones). The other passengers ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Superior


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