"We had paid for the upgraded Premium Economy flight (both ways) and instead of flying us back to San Francisco from Paris as we had gone, we ended in Chicago which is not on the West Coast.Thank you to all the Viking staff who took such good care of us...."Read More
We chose this cruise due to our past experience with Viking and our wish to see Normandy. We enjoyed learning the history of the Normandy landing and loved the Museum associated with the Pegasus Bridge. We learned how crucial the bridge was to the success of the Normandy Battle. We liked the daily excursions and excellent guides except going to Giverney as it was a weekend, very crowded and the ...
We have traveled with Viking on both River and Ocean cruises and enjoyed all that we have taken. Itineraries are interesting, educational and take you into the history of the location.
The Paris to Normandy cruise allowed us to spend time in Paris both before and after the cruise. We visited historic sites that included Palace of Versailles, Monet's home and Garden in Giverny, and the ...
Based on previous cruises, I always choose Viking if I am able to align a sailing/itinerary with my specific BucketList destination.
This is trip was specifically booked to allow me to toast my 76th Birthday from the top of the Eiffel Tower. The other stops & activities (including the 3-day Pre-extension) were my icing-on-the-cake visits to as many French classic tourist destinations as ...
My wife and I are not into the party scene but wanted to do something special for our 25th anniversary. We decided a riverboat cruise was best for us and the Paris to Normandy itinerary fit our bucket list.
A delay in getting my passport renewed resulted in the Louvre being sold out, our first day optional tour. No problem though. When we arrived at the boat, having been met as we passed ...
We did not know what to expect having never taken a Viking Cruise. We were pleasantly surprised that the ship was not over crowded. We could wonder around the boat without feeling like we were in anyone way. There seemed to be the right amount of people. Everyone seemed to be happy to meet different new people on the trip. You were welcome to sit at different tables and meet new people. The ...
First Class experience from the time we arrived in Paris until departure. The Viking staff was excellent, the food was excellent, the excursions were excellent. You had the feeling that they were happy you were with them and tried their best to meet your every need. One of the service highlights was the transfer to the airport from the ship to depart for home. There was a Viking representative on ...
We have always heard amazing things about Viking River Cruises. We chose this one because we wanted to visit the beaches of Normandy. As for the cruise itself, Viking is wonderful. The public areas are comfortable and inviting. We often chose to go to the upper deck and just enjoy the breeze as we cruised along the river. There was plenty of room and it never felt crowded. The service was top ...
From the moment we stepped into the Atlanta airport until we arrived at our hotel, Viking took care of everything! From booking the airfare, to arranging ground transportation to the hotel for our Pre-Cruise stay in Paris, to handling our luggage, Viking was there! We opted for the three day advance extension to adjust to the time change. It was WORTH it!
Our accommodations at the Pullman ...
We had been WOWED by our Danube Cruise a few years ago and decided to visit Paris/Normandy with Viking. Our cabin was nowhere as good as the same on the Danube. Was told by the crew that the Seine ships are smaller in width. If true, then Viking should have created a design with fewer cabins and more space. (However, $$$ are always the decision maker) See my cabin review. Food was above ...
This is our 3rd cruise with Viking.we are never disappointed! The service is excellent . From the service in our room to the service in the restaurant. The food is always amazing. We love that it’s from the area where we’re traveling. Wonderful excursions. The tour guides make it so interesting. There was a strike in Paris while we were there and Viking was able to work around it so that we ...