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Europe Viking Beyla Europe Cruise Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
109 reviews
Replica of Allied Checkpoint Charlie, only entry by Allied Forces (Us,Briitish, French) into East Berlin.
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Dresden
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Best Viking experience by far!
"Beyond the dining room everything on the ship is a bit smaller, more personal.We love the Viking longships (and Ocean ships) but spending a week on a Beyla-class ship made our time just a bit more special...."Read More
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Great Lesser Known Trip

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BSS22
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this trip since we had visited Prague several times and lived in Berlin for three years (1988-1991). We were also intrigued by the itinerary's stops at lesser known places like Dresden, Miessen, and Wittenberg. Although we knew that Berlin and Dresden had grown and modernized, the changes were dramatic. The views from the Reichtag's cupola are spectacular and worth the wait to get ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


VERY RELAXING AND INFORMATIVE CRUISE

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HAPPYTRAVELER2023
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it allowed us to see sights in germany that we hadn’t seen before at a no hazzle leisurely pace which viking offered. it also gave us the option of scheduling an additional day’s stay in berlin before hand which we took advantage of. This cruise far exceeded our expectations. the crew went above and beyond to meet our needs. the food was excellent and plentiful. we ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Ship's crew couldn't have been any better

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afpkv
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Though I booked this cruise for the ports and sights, and they were wonderful, the highlight of this trip was the crew. They were professional and friendly, quickly knew everyone's names and preferences, were most helpful whenever asked about anything. They clearly enjoyed their jobs and each other. It was evident that Viking clearly values their staff and treats them well. The port talks ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: French Balcony Stateroom


The entire cruise was done very well.

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steveg49
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We went with first time Viking cruisers and we all had a wonderful time. The time ashore at Berlin was a lot of fun as the winter markets were just getting started so it gave us something to do in the evenings. Prague was absolutely gorgeous and we look forward to going back again. Time on the Elbe was great also, being a smaller river it just felt like we were the only ones on it, which I ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: French Balcony Stateroom


Top notch customer service

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jsensmeier
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We had heard that Viking cruises were the best. So once we retired we scheduled our first one. The service on these cruises is top notch. Every staff member went out of their way to provide excellent service and respond to any inquiries. The food was also excellent. We were pleased that the water level was high enough to allow our ship to traverse the Elbe River. The room was spacious for a ship, ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

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Awesome River Cruise Experience

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Mafraso
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This river cruise was my second with Viking. I love the way everyone makes you feel like you are the most important person, and your happiness and well-being their goal. The places we visited were very interesting, transportation efficient and very pleasant, and the excursions meticulously organized. Also, the social experience is amicable and familiar, getting to know all your fellow ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Elbe River Cruise

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Bluegts
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We had been to Europe many times but had never been on a river cruise and people had told us how enjoyable they were. We signed up for a Viking River cruise in 2020 but because of Covid it was canceled. I was very impressed that Viking refunded every dollar without any hassle and at that point I decided when we would be able to travel again it would definity be with Viking. I love European ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Beware Elbe Low Water Level

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GarKo
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I had cruised Viking on the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Moselle previously. We knew what a great experience Viking provides its passengers, and so we wanted another Viking experience on another river. We had attempted to book the Elbe cruise before, but because the river was too low for a complete on-water itinerary, we chose the cancellation option Viking afforded us. We booked this ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Standard Outside Stateroom


Best Viking experience by far!

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RPapaMarshall
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We were looking for something a bit different from the normal European rivers and the Elbe looked interesting. On the surface it's a typical Viking river cruise - great food, top flight staff, comfortable up to date ship, excellent shore excursions lead by knowledgable and personable guides. But there was something extra on this ship (beyond the best Cruise Director in the industry and the waiter ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


Elegant Elbe with a fantastic Captain, Hotel Manager, Program Director, and of course… Chef Galin

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KFunk
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a newer offering and the ports and stops included places we had not been to before. The entire crew worked to make the voyage wonderful! I do not recall the hotel manager’s name, but he made every gathering fun and funny. What a great sense of humor. The program director Kalin was always on the ball and foot great care of us during our time with him. Chef Galin (and Kalin) is from ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Standard Outside Stateroom


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