I wanted to see the German cities along the Rhine. The views of castles and vineyards were spectacular. The ship moves silently along the river. We felt pampered the whole way by the attentiveness of the crew and ...

Sail Date April 2019

TheUngamer1

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Viking Hild - Paris to Switzerland - Oct 2019

Viking Hild

France

10 Day Cruise: 2 nights at Paris Hotel before, 2 nights at Zurich hotel after. Exemplary staff were genuinely friendly and attentive and it set an overall friendly tone with all the cruisers. They truly went ...

Sail Date October 2019

Rosanne H

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Amazing Vacation

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We were able to experience Paris and included the extension. Our guides Serge and Danka were a very valuable asset. The tips and tours of Paris and understanding the train system was a great benefit. Embarkation and ...

Sail Date September 2019

Blessed2CC

2 Reviews Written

17 Helpful Votes

Paris to Swiss Alps River + Land

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise primarily for itinerary as we wanted to start in Paris. We did a pre-extension on our own in Paris in order to see the beaches of Normandy, where my father in law spent the week after D-Day. We ...

Sail Date August 2019

pwilkinson18

3 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

So close to 5 stars

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

This was a 'bucket list' cruise which did not disappoint. We had sailed with Viking in China (5 stars) and this could not compare with that experience. That said, it delivered on all of its promises, with the ...

Sail Date July 2019

Rmascot25

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Pretty average

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

My BF and I did this at the last minute because the price was right. The cruise started with 2 nights in Zurich. We were transferred to Basel on June 24 and boarded the ship. I admit my experience was influenced ...

Sail Date June 2019

Vickicolburn

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Wonderfully Enlightening

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

This was a part of Europe I wanted to visit in depth. Although there was little time for shopping, we saw the countries and the tours were very interesting. I love Viking Cruises and think they are very ...

Sail Date October 2017

McMordie

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Zurich to Paris July 2018

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise because of the start and end locations as well as the route along the way. Although we have taken several ocean cruises, this was our first time on a river cruise. The most impressive aspect ...

Sail Date July 2018

JamesBrewton

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Swiss Alps to Paris September 2018

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first river cruise but it will definitely not be our last. We were looking for something last minute and because of the free air fare offer, Viking met our needs. We chose this particular cruise ...

Sail Date September 2018

Mar-ski

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

The best time ever!

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

This was our 2nd Viking Cruise...the prior one was on the Danube. We wanted to see new/different part of the country so chose the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam. The ship was brand new and really lovely. Rooms were ...

Sail Date May 2018

6maroon6

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Disappointing, misleading and uncaring

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Five days in advance, we checked with Viking because we heard that water levels were low, and we were told that "Everything is fine." That was totally untrue; the ship had been docked in one place for the previous ...

Sail Date October 2018

Annhartfield

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Bucket List Cruise

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

The financial value of the cruise. I am a widow and finances are important to me. I would take the same cruise again or another cruise in a second. EEVERYTHING was beyond my expectations. I was very hesitant ...

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Sail Date June 2018

River Phoenix

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Viking forever now

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Intimate cruise, all inclusive, no nickel-and-diming us. Excellent guides, great staff, plethora of ports of call. Sooooo much better than previous ocean cruises. We especially liked all of the UNESCO heritage ...

Sail Date September 2017

Blcheyney

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Rhine Bus Tour

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

October 19, 2018—We are sitting at Speyer, Germany, having never left port due to low Rhine levels... no departure from Speyer is anticipated for the duration. Thus, every day includes long bus rides to the sites ...

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Sail Date October 2018

Rhine and Dine

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Paris to the Swiss Alps and Lake Excursions with History Galore

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We had always wanted to see the Swiss Alps and parts of France and Germany. Paris was wonderful to explore and set us all up for an exciting time abroad. Our trip from Dallas to Toronto to Paris went smoothly. ...

Sail Date July 2018

blue cheese

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

A Fabulous Introduction to River Cruising

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

I am a total fan of river cruises after this inaugural trip. We loved that it was only 180 guests. It made it more personal and inviting. The service was outstanding, from the housekeeping staff to the dining room ...

Sail Date July 2018

emmad

4 Reviews Written

31 Helpful Votes

Amazing Cruise We Took In June 2018!!

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Well, our Viking cruise was outstanding! We had a new ship (commissioned in 2017) which in our opinion is so important. In 2016, we took an AmaWaterways cruise (AmaDante) which was an older ship (7 years old). ...

Sail Date June 2018

BR225

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Professionalism of the crew

Viking Hild

Europe - All

From the time we landed in Amsterdam we were treated with professionalism. We explored Amsterdam and was able to soak in some of the culture there. The food was excellent on our ship especially breakfast, The ...

Sail Date June 2018

Annhartfield

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Zurich to Paris

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Truly, truly beyond expectation. Everything was expertly handled; ship, cabin (spent very little in), food, leisure time, staff was very professional, but friendly. One morning I looked out the window at breakfast ...

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Sail Date June 2018

Venancioc

1 Review Written

Wonderful cruise

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Everything was great, the service, food, excursions. We would leave for breakfast and our room would always be clean when we got back to our room after breakfast. I can not say enough good things about this cruise. ...

Sail Date June 2018

McLean cruiser

1 Review Written

Very many positive reasons to take additional cruises on Viking!

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We went on this cruise on the recommendation of close friends (all of us in our early 70's) that we join them. They had thoroughly enjoyed a previous Viking river cruise (Amsterdam to Budapest) and wanted to take ...

Sail Date June 2018

Bblalock2652

1 Review Written

Outstanding experience!

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We’re 66 and 65 yrs old and a Viking River Cruise has been on our list of things to do for some time. We made reservations with Viking River Cruises for the Swiss Apls to Paris cruise aboard the Viking Hild. We ...

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Sail Date May 2018

ABReyn

1 Review Written

We're hooked!

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

My husband and I were looking for a special way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary so we decided to take our first Viking River Cruise. We were NOT disappointed and have been bitten by the Viking travel bug! ...

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Sail Date May 2018

drjonrc

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great trip from Paris to Switzerland

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to visit Switzerland so we added the four day extension. Had great experiences and a great tour guide on four day extension in Switzerland. Liked sailing on Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Food was good; open ...

Sail Date April 2018

mactx1020

1 Review Written

Sailing the Rhine and Moselle

Viking Hild

Europe - River Cruise

Previous trips with Viking very good. Staff were excellent along with accommodations. Food was average for a river cruise, not as good or varied as previous cruises. we received very little concern. Service was ...

Sail Date April 2018