Viking Osfrid Review

Douro River: A wonderful part of the world to visit

Review for Europe River Cruise on Viking Osfrid
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Carlos@Minn
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Nov 2017

After several longer river cruises (i.e., Budapest to Amsterdam) we thought that we might like what would be a much shorter trip (Douro river is only what, 125 miles long?) and kind of quirky itinerary; small towns and wineries with time to walk and explore.

Wow did we like it! Beautiful countryside in Fall colors, visits to often tiny towns, and so on. Castelo Rodrigo, for example, is a hilltop hamlet with about 48 residents. We had time on our own in some very small towns to just wander. Very restful, actually Quite different from say, Vienna!

I don't recommend this for one's "first cruise". Take a longer one, or several, with Viking and then try The Douro. Doing that really helped us notice the differences and fully appreciate the laid back leisurely nature of this trip. It is very well thought out and complete. I think you'll find it wonderful.

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Cabin 2nd floor

Our cabin was more than adequate; we are hardly there except to sleep and clean up!

Yes the ship is small; only about 105 passengers; you'll get to know almost everyone and everyone is Cool. Given the often narrow Douro River channels, the ship is perfect.

No fitness facilities on the ship, but you will walk A LOT!

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