The Viking river cruise staff from cruise director, concierge, dining room waiters, house cleaning workers continue to be superb. They get to personally know you despite the short time you are on board. The on board meals are incredible and equal your best restaurant experiences. The table served breakfast or buffet , as well as beer and wine are included at lunch and dinner. The cities, castles, abbeys, churches, and palaces in several European countries visited are eye popping and excellent. This was our second Viking river cruise. Our previous Paris to Normandy cruise was equally excellent. The tours and guides provided were superb. Unfortunately, to our surprise, the cabin assignment that we paid top dollar for was not acceptable due to noise from engines even on third level.. Viking did offer a financial voucher for future travel as compensation. We still recommend Viking river cruises and are planning a third one in the near future.
This is the last french balcony stateroom on top level. The ship engines made the bed vibrate and room rattle making sleeping difficult. Viking should have alerted that this is an inferior location on this type of cruise ship.