The Elbe River cruise was originally intended to use one boat for the entire trip. But, about two weeks from embarkation we were advised by Viking that the water level of the river was too low and we may have to do ...

Sail Date October 2019

sbunney

1 Review Written

Viking cruises are great!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

My husband and I have been on one previous Viking cruise and loved it. This cruise on the Astrild did not disappoint us. We had a wonderful time. We traveled with friends and had many opportunities to visit with ...

Sail Date June 2019

Jerry of San Francisco

9 Reviews Written

17 Helpful Votes

A Cruise Boat that did Not Move

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

we chose the cruise as we had not been on the Elbe River. We knew that there had been problems with low water in 2018 but we thought July would be okay, but it was not. A week before the cruise we were told that ...

Sail Date July 2019

Itti

3 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Elegantly enjoyable

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this route because we are interested in Reformation history, medieval architecture, and we had been on Danube, Rhine, Rhone, and Main. Astrild is smaller (94 guests) than other Viking longboats but has all ...

Sail Date April 2019

meaton

1 Review Written

Great Cruise.

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

My 3rd Viking River Cruise. Just booked a Viking Ocean cruise to Australia/Tasmania/New Zealand for Jan 20, 2020. I must have liked the cruise from Prague to Budapest if I'm booking another so soon. I'm not ...

Sail Date May 2018

Mauritag

1 Review Written

Enjoyable Trip

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We had not been on a Viking Cruise prior to this trip and had always been told how marvelous they are. I can now fully understand the comments. Never having been in Berlin we were looking forward to seeing the ...

Sail Date June 2018

Gbremer

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Private Cruise of the Elbe

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

The trip offered 2 nights in Berlin and 2 nights in Prague. I wanted to see those cities combined with a river cruise. The Elbe River is not a commercial waterway like the Rhine and offered an almost private cruise ...

Sail Date May 2018

scualum

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

No water!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We have taken many Viking river cruises. Unfortunately this was the non cruise cruise as the Elbe did not have enough water to allow the ships to navigate the river. Therefore we were bussed everywhere and there was ...

Sail Date July 2018

pgaggioli

2 Reviews Written

Exceptional Elbe Experience!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

So many people had recommended taking a Viking cruise and now I know why! I can't think of anything that would have made this trip more enjoyable . . . From the embarkation to the disembarkation hotel rooms ...

Sail Date June 2018

sk99

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Cruise replaced by bus tour

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

It was our second river cruise with Viking, we were happy with our previous cruise in France. This time was a big disappointment. As previous review stated the problem was low water level on Elbe. We understand that ...

Sail Date July 2018

kopk

1 Review Written

Excellent adventure, very educational.

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

I picked this cruise over the others because of my schedule. I booked rather late and availability on other itineraries were limited. However I do not regret the choice at all. Booking process was simple and ...

Sail Date June 2018

Carolmelva

1 Review Written

Elbe River Cruise

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

Chose this cruise from a Viking email with a great price. Everything was excellent except the return home. Our flight was late getting to Frankfurt and our flight to Philadelphia left us. We had to wait several ...

Sail Date November 2017

THNebraska

3 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Another wonderful adventure with Viking!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

This is our 3rd Viking river cruise and it's just as good as the first! This was the Elegant Elbe package and it lived up to Viking standards. The couple of days are in Berlin then you are bussed to the ship on ...

Sail Date May 2018

cheapskate1

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Astrild must mean bad bedding in German

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

we picked this cruise to end up the celebration of my 65th birthday. Unfortunately March 5th is not a prime time to go to Europe. I will never book a Europe trip this early in the season. ours was the first for the ...

Sail Date March 2018

gayk

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Remarkable cruise from beginning to end.

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise never having been to these parts of Europe. Our parents had done many Viking cruises and always gave them high scores. Every detail was covered and it was nice to be so well taken care of in ...

Sail Date October 2017

samskap

1 Review Written

Elegant Elbe Cruise

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise to visit a part of Germany we hadn't been to previously. The scenery was beautiful throughout the cruise, and the tours at each stop were packed with interesting information and wonderful sites. ...

Sail Date September 2017

cawolfer

1 Review Written

Most welcoming crew

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

This was my first river cruise & I was a tag-a-long with friends that selected this cruise because we went during 500th anniversary of the Reformation. I loved everything about this cruise, but especially the ...

Sail Date October 2017

rjscott

5 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Elbe River cruise was a winner!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

My husband and I chose the Elbe river cruise as it coincided with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation and we liked that the itinerary, among other ports, would visit Wittenberg, the home of Martin Luther. We ...

Sail Date October 2017

Dawn G.

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

The Elegant Elbe - Berlin to Prague

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

Arrived in Berlin and spent 2 nights at the Intercontinental. Lovely hotel, although the bathroom was interesting, there was a huge window above the bathtub so you couldn't leave the light on for a nightlight and ...

Sail Date August 2017

durf2

1 Review Written

It was outstanding!!! It was our first cruise, ever!

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise, because of the high ratings of Viking!! They lived up to our expectations!! The staff, accommodations, food, and people we met were the nicest!! We will definitely go again! We bought a ...

Sail Date July 2017

SusanandBruce

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Elegant Elbe

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

I love Viking - it is the best river cruise company! The service is unbelievable - the staff seems to know your name after the first day! They can't do enough for you. The food is amazing - The German Food ...

Sail Date September 2017

kjgiseL

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

Interesting History and Places

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this itinerary because besides Prague, we had not been to any of the other places and had heard good things about it. The cruise itself was good, did not get to spend much time in any of the places we ...

Sail Date November 2017

marysikorski

1 Review Written

Prague, Poland and the Elegant Elbe

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this trip because of the itinerary. We have always wanted to see Poland so this seemed like the perfect way to do it. We flew into Berlin and were met by the very attentive Viking representatives. We were ...

Sail Date July 2017

jonysilk

1 Review Written

Third cruise with Viking. Never disappointed.

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

Everything about Viking from the initial booking through to departure is first class all the way. What better way is there to spend 10 days being pampered, well fed with Michelin Star food in great company. We ...

Sail Date October 2017

lrobeson1

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

My First Viking River Cruise

Viking Astrild

Europe - River Cruise

We traveled from Berlin to Prague on the Astrild. It was our first Viking Cruise and we were so impressed! The shore excursions were interesting and enjoyable. The amount of time spent at each location was ...

Sail Date August 2017