Guest Reviews for Viking River Cruises

We picked the Rhine Getaway over the Danube because the 8-day length felt just right, and one of us had already been to a few Danube cities. Going from Basel to Amsterdam was a great call, and the Lucerne add-on at the beginning was totally worth it: Mt. Pilatus, the lake cruise, and that cable car ride were all awesome. The Explorer Suite worked out really well for two friends traveling together, with plenty of room to spread out, unpack, and even enjoy the castle views from our balcony without heading to the top deck. We loved the Black Forest hike, beer tour in Cologne, and the e-bike ride in Kinderdijk, and we’re already thinking about our next Viking cruise.

Our Viking river cruise had a rocky start due to poor directions from a phone rep, causing confusion and extra walking upon arrival in Amsterdam, but once aboard, the experience greatly improved. We loved our French balcony stateroom for the natural light and views, and found the room impressively well designed with excellent storage, hot water, and soundproofing. The food was varied and high-quality, with excellent service, flexible dining options, and thoughtful local touches; the Silver Spirits drink package wasn't necessary thanks to the quality of included wines and reasonable bar prices. While we appreciated the clean ship, friendly staff, and strong excursion program, we were disappointed by the lack of a gym, unreliable Wi-Fi, and occasional safety concerns with access to the top deck during low bridge passages, which Viking could manage more proactively.

Our Viking river cruise aboard the Embla far exceeded expectations, from the well-organized planning process to the warm welcome onboard and smooth disembarkation. Despite major flight cancellations and delays, Viking’s support in rearranging travel was impressive and reassuring throughout. Onboard, the meals were excellent with thoughtful local touches, the staff was consistently friendly, and the cruise director Merak made the experience both informative and fun. While some guides were a bit difficult to understand, the overall sightseeing and service made this first river cruise a memorable success

Loved the cruise even though we got rained on. Portugal was so pleasant. Did not see a lot of crowds, unlike cruises in the past when we did the Danube River. Also, this ship was smaller, which we really liked as everything seemed to happen faster.

The trip was fabulous. We saw Viking's ships everywhere, but never felt crowded. It was a more expensive month in which to travel, but the weather was incredible. Food on the ship needs a little improvement as done the wine selection. However, the local guides and the cruise manager were awesome.

Sailing aboard Viking Delling was a dream come true, especially with Avignon finally checked off my bucket list, and it exceeded every expectation. From the exceptional care during booking to the flawless execution of each tour by Program Manager Oliver, the service was extraordinary. Highlights included the Flavors of Provence and Taste of Lyon tours, as well as a scenic steam train ride through Tournon. Our cabin was immaculate and comfortable, and a surprise birthday towel cake for my husband was the perfect personal touch that made the journey unforgettable.

The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, offering a wonderful mix of big cities, small villages, and scenic cruising. We enjoyed being with the other travelers. Made some friends with whom we are planning a cruise. Weather was really nice, even though we had a couple of days of rain.