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Evelyn
2019Phenomenal and Excellent
The staff was incredible and they knew what they were talking about. The Program Director was phenomenal.
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Satisfied guest
2019Everything exceeded expectations
This cruise had fabulous service, from the airport to the hotel to the ship. The crew was so accommodating, and the food and tours fabulous. Our tour organizer was wonderful . . . everything exceeded expectations.
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Scott from Maryland
2019It was perfect!
This being our first Viking cruise, I could only imagine how fun this would be. Other reviews do not give this ship, staff, and overall cruise credit. It was perfect! Every member of the staff, including the Captain, treated us like family. . . . We can't wait until we embark on another Viking cruise. There is no doubt that we will be on another Viking ship in the coming years. If I could take Viking Tor and the entire staff on every river in every country, I don't believe I would ever leave.
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Cindi Kelly
2019I had a wonderful time
My first ever river cruise (I have been on several ocean cruises) was on the Danube. I had a wonderful time, the staff was top notch. They were very friendly and helpful at all times. The food was so good! The selection each day had something for everyone to enjoy and was just amazing. Each tour was very informative and I enjoyed both the included tours and the optional excursions
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Elaine & Scott
2018We are already planning our next cruise
We just returned from a fabulous cruise. . . . The sights were breathtaking and tours were wonderful. . . . Thank you Viking for once again giving us a trip we will remember for many years to come. We are already planning our next cruise.
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Mike & Candi
2018Everything was first class
We boarded the ship in Nuremberg. One of the most amazing trips we have ever taken. Everything was first class from beginning to end. The tour guides and assistants could not have been better. The food was spectacular, the chef came out and gave tours of the kitchen and they even had cooking classes. All of the excursions were interesting and well done. We even did several of the optional tours. We ended our cruise in Budapest and opted for the extension there as well. So glad we did. We have already booked our next Viking cruise... Can’t wait!
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DI
2017Can't say enough wonderful things.
Just returned from sailing the Danube River and can’t say enough wonderful things about the staff and ship. Special thanks to our waiters who made every meal great. Our maître d’ was outstanding, as was our bartender. Housekeeping was also very accommodating. Highly recommend this cruise!
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Kathy, Flo, Ken, Debbie
2018Can't wait to go again.
We've been home for two weeks now and still find ourselves telling anyone who will listen, “You must do a Viking river cruise!” Being seasoned travelers, we were incredibly impressed by Viking…The staff, the logistics coordination, the thought they put into everything they do makes for a stellar plus experience. True excellence personified. We enjoyed it so much, we’ve already booked another! Job exceptionally well done, Viking! Can’t wait to go again!
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Vanessa
2017Staterooms were more spacious than expected
What a wonderful experience! From beginning to end—boarding, meals, excursions, overall service—everything was spot on. Staterooms were more spacious than either of us expected and had plenty of space, including under-bed storage for suitcases. The ship was spotless, and decoration was Scandinavian and clean. The onboard staff made the voyage special; they were fantastic and very personalized on such a small ship.
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Lauraine T.
2017Ship was spotless
The whole cruise experience. Staff was great, ship was spotless, food was great and an excellent itinerary.
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Satisfied Guest
2017Ran very smoothly
Beautiful trip. Staff was excellent. Excursions were well planned. Everything ran very smoothly.
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James L.
2017All our guides were very good!
Guide for our Nuremberg WW II tour was excellent. Far above expectations. In fact all of our guides were very good!
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Sam and Ish Lehrle
2010Viking continues to exceed our expectations.
We have just returned from our second Viking cruise. We enjoyed this one even more than our Cities of Lighttrip in 2009. Viking continues to exceed our expectations, and we will definitely be back for more.
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Satisfied Guest
2017Our waiters were great.
Guide for our Nuremberg WW II tour was excellent. Far above expectations. In fact all of our guides were very good!
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Rose P.
2017Just what we needed
The room was just what we needed—bed was very comfortable. Bathroom heated floors were a nice touch. Shower was compact but otherwise very functional and staff was great, friendly, thorough and fast.
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Judy Long
2011Most enjoyable experience
My husband and I took Romantic Danube cruise with friends. It was my most enjoyable travel experience.
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Bob & Jackie
2017Everything was top notch
We took our second Viking cruise to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. As we expected, everything about it was top notch. Viking knows how to take care of you and make your trip one of the most memorable trips you will ever take. Looking forward to our next time together!
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Ruth Poley
2011A perfect afternoon.
I’ll never forget the day we cruised through the Wachau Valley with Viking. It was one of the most perfect afternoons of my life.
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Graham
2016Really pays attention to the details
The quality of the ship and the professionalism and friendliness of the staff are superb. For those who like the organized type of vacation that is a river cruise, Viking is an excellent line that really pays attention to the details.
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Scott
2016Ease of making new friends
I enjoyed the beauty of river cruising, the ship and the ease of making new friends.
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Brian
2016Great way to see Europe
It was a great way to see Europe. I would choose Viking again because the people and service on board were top notch.
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Lisa
2016Will definitely book another Viking cruise.
All of the staff worked hard to make guests feel welcome. I was impressed by how friendly everyone was. I will definitely book another Viking cruise based on this experience. You have a wonderful group of people.
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Cathy and Ben Raphael
2015Treated like Kings & Queens
We just returned from the Grand European Tour from Budapest to Amsterdam—and we have never been so spoiled in our lives! We met lovely people from near our home and were treated like kings and queens by the staff. Every day and night were special—and restful. Never had such good night’s sleep, never had naps every day, enjoyed watching the fishermen along the riverbanks (and waving back & forth), a shepherd with a flock of sheep and a dog . . . the gorgeous lighted castles and buildings of Budapest at night as we glided down the Danube. It was the most wonderful experience of our lives! The ship was beautiful and clean as a whistle . . . the ambiance was fantastic . . . and if we ever get to do it again, we will only go on a Viking Longship!
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Lynn Young
2011A great way to see the world
We did the Danube cruise with our extended family years ago. It was so amazing! The staff was great, the trip delightful, relaxing and a great way to see the world.
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Ron and Brenda
2014Perfect in every way
To celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we took the Romantic Danube cruise. It was our first experience with Viking, and all I can say is that it was perfect in every way. Viking Rinda and its staff were wonderful—they made us feel so welcome. From the first step onto the ship until the departure, everything was top notch. What a great way to travel. Thank you for a wonderful trip. We can’t wait to go again.
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MLF
2015Viking first class
Our cruise was fantastic. The ship was clean and the staff was wonderful. While I know they work very hard, I never saw one without a smile. The moment you board the ship, you know Viking is a first class operator—from Boise speakers on the wall to fresh flowers in the reception area. I would recommend this cruise to anyone.
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Doug and Jan
2014A most wonderful vacation
Starting in Germany and ending in Budapest, Viking Rinda was a fantastic way to move around Europe, and the crew made us feel as if we were their most important guests. We especially enjoyed the walking tours in Vienna and Budapest, and in the late evenings, we had the quietest, smoothest sleep you could imagine. Plus every meal on board was incredible. We are recommending this trip to all our friends and family.
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Groucho and Jack
2014An awesome trip
The ship size was perfect, and the staff and Program Director saw to our every need down to the smallest details. Plus, there was always plenty to do—or not. And the sights just added to the whole experience. My husband and I had an awesome trip. We can't wait to go on another.
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Nonie and Josef
2014Cruise exceeded expectations
Our cruise of the Danube exceeded all our expectations - every detail is thought out for you. The staff was amazing, as was our tour director. I would highly recommend the extension to Prague. The hotel is right outside Old Town, so you can walk everywhere. We will be back!
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Patricia
2013Christmas markets for 12
We were a group of 12 girl friends taking the Christmas markets tour and we were so pleased with this cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg. The staff of Viking Bragicould not have been more accommodating to our needs. The tours included in the cruise price were excellent. I would and have recommended this cruise to friends and hope to take another Viking cruise.
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Joan and Richard Kollgaard
2013Romantic Danube was "Wunderbar"!
Our recent Romantic Danube cruise was our first, but definitely not our last. It was a wonderful trip, with visits to the beautiful Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna and Budapest; interesting tours of these cities and of Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace; spectacular views as we cruised the Danube; excellent meals and accommodations aboard the ship; and interesting and enjoyable programs on the ship. Our fellow travelers were congenial. The staff and guides very helpful and pleasant. And all of this at a very good price. Our experience was simply “Wunderbar”!
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Don and Maryann
2013Dear Viking, I hope you are happy.
…you have spoiled us for any other type of vacation! For our first visit to Europe we chose Romantic Danube and added the Budapest and Prague extensions to see as much as we could. The daily shore excursions were marvelous, informative and handled professionally by personable tour guides. We learned a lot in each place we went; we saw so many interesting sights that we wound up taking close to 3,000 pictures between us. The ship was so nice and our veranda cabin was just perfect. We couldn't believe how comfortable the room was, and beautifully furnished and decorated. Meals were always delicious and presented very nicely, and the produce was the freshest ever. The thing I liked most is the portions were just the right size. The staff on board could not have been any nicer, from housekeeping to wait staff to Reception. Our cruise director was full of charm and personality and always taking care of all of us. And the hotels in Budapest and Prague were the nicest and most comfortable we've seen in a long time. Since returning home we've told many friends about our trip and some say we keep talking about all the positive things but never mention the negatives. The reason for that is simple: there were absolutely NO negative things to say about our trip. The only down side to all of this is we are having a difficult time deciding which Viking river cruise to take next. So Viking, thank you very much for spoiling us. We will be back to see Europe again someday with you.
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Dick and Patty
2013Five-star hotel on water
The Romantic Danube cruise was fantastic! If you want to know what it feels like to travel in a five-star hotel on the water, take this cruise. The ship, crew, food, tour guides and sights were all first-class. We can’t wait to take another Viking river cruise.
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Brian and Elizabeth
2013Staff were fabulous
First Viking river cruise, but won’t be our last. I am recommending Viking to all who ask about our trip. The staff were fabulous, attentive and very accommodating. The daily excursions really showed you the heart of your destinations. Booking directly with Viking was hassle free and Viking representatives were there for each leg of travel. Well done!
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George and Melissa
2012A lovely experience
My wife and I took the Romantic Danube cruise in December and it was quite a lovely experience. The ship, Viking Embla, just launched this year and is magnificent, with three decks of staterooms, a restaurant, lounge, library and comfortable common areas. Our stateroom was exceptionally comfortable and quiet, very nicely designed with both 120- and 240-volt outlets and excellent lighting. There were eight drawers and a large closet for storage. The large, flat-screen TV was great. The bed was firm and there were plenty of pillows. The cabin was clean. We had control of the temperature. We couldn't have asked for more. Cruising was all but unnoticeable unless you looked out a window. The only movement that I noticed was the rare, gentle bump when the ship docked or stopped in one of the many locks. The food tasted great and was presented beautifully; wine was included with both lunch and dinner. Viking encouraged us to bring back our own wine from the shore excursions. The service was great too. Every guided tour was nicely done; guides were articulate and very knowledgeable. Organization was well done; we rarely had to wait for a straggler and never for long. The staff were very friendly and helpful. As an example, a passenger left her credit card behind during one of the tours. One of the staff ran back to the store and retrieved it for her. We felt very comfortable and safe throughout the cruise. In sum, the Viking cruise was outstanding! We recommend it highly.
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Joann and Gary Mucha
2013Truly memorable
Congratulations Viking on a wonderful cruise. The staff, the ship and the sights were truly memorable. We will be sure to return.
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Toby and Rich Hoffman
2012What a fantastic trip
Nuremberg to Budapest, and everything in between along the Danube, from small Passau to big, beautiful Vienna. Viking staff aboard the fabulous Viking Embla did it all for us. A great crew from top to bottom, taking care of us from dawn to dusk. What a fantastic trip, first class all the way! It doesn't get any better than that. And, yes, we’re hooked; taking another cruise next year, to Russia. See you soon!
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Donna Eyler
2011Absolutely wonderful
I just returned from a Viking cruise. Viking Prestige is awesome, the crew absolutely wonderful and of course the sights were incredible too. Loved it.
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Tara Muratore
2011Treated like royalty
We just got home last night from a week aboard Viking Prestige. Let me say that it was one of the best cruises ever! The staff is exceptional and we were treated like royalty. I can’t say enough.
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Kath Gabbitas
2011Loved every mintue
My husband and I had our first Viking river cruise in June this year...we loved every minute of the holiday and can’t wait to do another. We were so well looked after by the crew and the food was fantastic.
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Diane Petruccio
2011The most beautiful day.
The day we cruised through the Wachau Valley was the most beautiful and restful day I have ever had. And the Austrian lunch was wonderful.
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Jewel Hill
2011Great excursions
Viking River Cruises has great excursions and they are within walking distance of the ships. It is a great way to visit history and enjoy the different countries.
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Jennifer Allamby
2011Would go again in a heartbeat
I went on Romantic Danubeand would go again in a heartbeat. Loved it!
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Randy and Mary Lowe
2010Our first cruise with Viking.
The cruise down the Danube was outstanding even with nature's interruptions. Food was superb and the crew provided a fantastic personal touch. It was our first cruise with Viking but it definitely will not be the last. We are already planning for the Imperial Jewels of China.
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Steph and Charlie Kurowsky
2010We will definitely be taking another Viking cruise.
This was our first cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed the beauty and history of every single destination. We simply can’t say enough about the high level of professionalism and courtesy of the entire Viking staff. We will definitely be taking another Viking cruise.
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William Herzog and Alice Rice
2008The time of our lives
We had never experienced anything like this before. We had the time of our lives! We’ll cherish our once-in-a-lifetime cruise forever.
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Curtis and Danielle Anderson
2006A continuous series of marvels.
n its entirety, the experience was a continuous series of marvels that left us astounded at the beauty of Central Europe. The ship was very comfortable and each day saw new destinations and well-planned excursions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company to friends, family and associates.
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Charlie and Sandy Lord
2005Couldn't have been better
We found the cruise fantastic, superb, couldn't have been better, just like our last cruise with Viking two years ago.
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Kenneth Bennett and Jack Canfield
2005First river cruise.
The entire week was one of the most enjoyable cruises we have ever taken, and we have been on more than 40 cruises. This was our first river cruise and we will definitely do more of them, and do them with Viking.
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Christopher and Mary Kelleher
2003Consistently outstanding food.
The food was consistently outstanding in variety, taste, quality and presentation. We were particularly pleased at the chef’s ability to offer regional specialties, yet allow for American tastes as well.
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Lena and Vlad
2016Exceeded expectations
We just returned from the Romantic Danube cruise. It exceeded our expectations—fantastic. Staff and service was superb from arrival in Budapest until our departure. Our stateroom steward brought smiles to our faces. Service was top-notch. Thanks to all who made our vacation unforgettable. We are planning another river cruise.
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Bill and Mayra
2016We will be talking about it forever
This was our first river cruise ever. Overall, I want to say right up front it was great! Everything with our ship and staff was outstanding...We dressed comfortably but respectably for all tours and always dressed up (a little) for dinner...Even at the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on the last night...We let Viking handle all travel arrangements and all was well. (Look into this; it will save you headaches!) I would recommend Viking to anyone. It was a wonderful trip and we will be talking about it forever.
