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To change this, I had to call back and be on hold for a long time (i.e., 30+ minutes) to reach a customer service agent whose accent was difficult to understand. Viking gives you the option of having them book your travel, including all transfers to/from the airport. In late September 2023, I had the opportunity to connect with an old friend on a Viking River Cruise ship in France that traveled for a week up the Rhone River. So, why are we dedicating a single one-time blog post to our review of a Viking River Cruise on the Viking Delling? Viking River Cruises emphasizes comfort over formality, with most people donning pullovers or button-up shirts, khakis, and blouse and pant or suit pairings. Even at the captain's welcome and farewell dinners, you won't see many men in suits (or even jackets for that matter) or women in fancy dresses.
Day 2: Germany’s Black Forest & Colmar, France
There’s also the option to purchase a Silver Spirits drink package if you wish to indulge in wine, beer and/or soft drinks before or after dinner. One night we had an Austrian / German night, with local specialties like sauerkraut, sausages, pretzels, schnitzel and plenty of German beer. It’s really clear on-board that Viking don’t skimp out on customer service and they all added up to make a seamless vacation. Viking cabins have a pocket door so that the cabins feel spacious with glass door showers and fully openable doors that tightly seal, so water doesn’t get everywhere. Our room was kept immaculately clean and always stocked with fresh fruit and water, thanks to a diligent cleaning staff. I’m a bit of a germaphobe and really felt at home on board.
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We celebrated Hannah’s 13th birthday on Viking Spirit. The entire staff was wonderful and they made Hannah feel special. This was my fifth Viking trip and we can’t wait to travel again with this company. They choose the least expensive flight options, meaning the flights were at the worst times – either very early morning (i.e., 6 AM’ish) or very late flights. We opted to extend our stay in Europe after the cruise. Viking offers both pre and post extensions, which are a fun way to see more of Europe and combine the best of both worlds (guided group tours with individual trips).
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The entire ship is airy and light-filled and despite it being a small river ship, it feels more spacious and open than some large cruise ships. If you want a great view, Viking offers an optional tour that takes you all the way to the very top! I had already been to Cologne on a previous trip so instead, we opted for a palace excursion.
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We had the pleasure of sailing with Viking for the Heart of Germany cruise. It was our first cruise of any sort, and since we love Christmas markets, our travel agent recommended this Viking cruise. Viking Prestige is awesome, the crew absolutely wonderful and of course the sights were incredible too.
Viking River Cruises provides a choice of complimentary wines, beer, and soft drinks during lunch and dinner. The bar area includes a bar, lounge type tables and chairs, dance floor, and a piano which was usually played in the evening. It includes a choice of starters, main courses, and dessert.
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Each ship has a giant painting of the Nordic god at the top of the main staircase, dedicated to the deity it’s named after. So I recommend booking airfare through Viking (after doing a price comparison on your own, of course). It seems the company has relationships with partner airlines and is able to typically find flights cheaper than you can do on your own.
Day 5: Rhine River Castles & Koblenz, Germany
Despite its generally casual feel, jeans and shorts are not permitted at dinner. For our flights, we took advantage of Viking’s flight booking service. We set fare alerts and browsed for flights on our own, and after comparing it to the Viking customer service rep, found that they were able to get us a better deal. If you like to socialize and want a formal 3-course menu dinner, try the formal dining room on the main floor. The ships are well designed to really maximize space and cabins feature a giant closet and tons of drawers to put away your clothes, should you wish to fully unpack.
Review of the Viking Delling Ship
If you’ve cruised before you’ll appreciate this luxury! All other cruise lines charge exorbitant internet fees and still have slow service. My favorite part of our floor was the coffee & espresso bar to grab pastries and java any time of day. I helped myself to endless madeleines and double dark chocolate muffins.
I was so incredibly happy when I found out I would have a hotel room for the day in Linz and would get a full day’s writing done. Melk is a curiously monastic community with the resplendent gold Melk Abbey high on a hill overlooking the Danube. Cobblestone street wind through town, leading to the Abbey’s grand entrance. Monks from the Abbey stroll through town and work in the Abbey as they have for more than 900 years. I woke up to see that we were underway, gently cruising along the Danube towards our next port, Bratislava, Slovakia.
One thing to note about Vienna, river cruise ship dockage is usually too far to walk to the city center. It is walkable but most people opt for a bus into the city and some will then walk back to the river ship. This part of my Viking River Cruise review of the Danube Waltz is basically a love letter to all the food we consumed on our trip. Viking offered a buffet or plated breakfast, two course lunch, and three course dinner every single day in the main dining room. As an alternative, you could always opt for the less formal buffet options in the lounge and sit outside!
At first glance, including a Viking River Cruise review on a blog dedicated to RV travel might seem a bit unusual. For any cruises listed, Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates or prices. In addition, average cruise prices are updated nightly. You will need to pay extra for tips, laundry and additional shore excursion offerings. On vessels with hair or spa services, or any retail offerings, you'll need to pay extra for these as well.
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