Viking Var Review

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Viking River cruise was a bus tour

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Ladriano
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Dec 2019
Cabin: Deluxe Stateroom

We thought we would try Viking because, let's face it, they have great marketing. It was very reasonably priced, but you really do get what you pay for. We are experienced travelers who have traveled on Uniworld and Windstar for years, so we are used to small ships, but the Viking ship was really disappointing.

There are no amenities on the ship. No spa, no gym, no Jacuzzi, no room service, no library, no space to go sit anywhere, no free sodas, no attention from the staff and definitely no river cruising. Some nice people on the cruise, but most were traveling in groups and were exceptionally rude. Constantly saving tables in the dining room, chairs in the lounge and seats on the bus. Were were told many times "you can't sit there". Really, people! Even chased away from dining room tables after we were seated.

Room was much smaller than it looks in the pictures. You walk in, take 2 steps and fall into the bed. Shower was so small, my husband didn't even fit. Water fluctuated between freezing cold and boiling hot. There was no where to go on the ship. You either sat on the bed in your room or in the lounge. We were so uncomfortable the whole trip. Meals were rushed, always clearing the tables and food away before meals times were over. Had to pay for soda if it wasn't at dinner. Not about the money, it just seemed petty.

Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate your candid review, Ladriano, but sincerely regret that you encountered unfavorable river conditions on your recent cruise. We’ve noted your feedback, including your schedule...

Cabin Review

Deluxe Stateroom

Chose a lower end cabin because we are never in the room and if I wanted to pay the price for a suite, I would have gone on a better cruise line. Bed took up the whole room. Mini frig that is empty? Didn't understand that. Take it out and give us more drawers. Paper thin walls between bedroom and bathroom. Could hear EVERYTHING. Could be uncomfortable if traveling with a friend. Fluctuating water temp in shower so you couldn't even take a nice hot shower after a day in the cold.

Port Reviews

Budapest

Enjoyed the castle district. You can do it on your own without a tour.

Vienna

Took the U-Bahn and did our own thing. Had a great time finding the out of way Christmas markets.

Passau

Started with the Viking walking tour, about an hour in, we walked away and had a great time. Found a fantastic restaurant facing the water near the Hotel Wilden Mann.

Regensburg

Wandered on our own. Enjoyed it very much

Nuremberg

We enjoyed Nuremberg, because we did it on our own. Make sure to go across the river to see St. Lorenz church.

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