Viking Ve Review

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Viking Ve Review

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china55
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Apr 2017
Cabin: Veranda Stateroom

This was our third Viking cruise. Previously we have been on a river cruise to China and an ocean cruise to the Mediterrean. Viking is a wonderful cruise line. Things are as they say they will be and if there is a change, because of things they can not control such as high water in the river, they clearly communicate. Remember, you are on a river and mother nature is in control. We took the two day extension before the cruise started in Amsterdam. The Hotel Okura is just blocks from the tram stop. Line 24 just reopened after being close for many years due to construction and takes you straight to the city center. Watch out for killer bicycles! We had a man on our ship sustain a major injury to his face after encountering a bicycle. Viking offers a tour to Keukenoff which unfortunately, we did not know about as it wasn't on the website (weird) and a walking tour the first morning. We had pre arranged our own tour and it was lovely. We toured Amsterdam the day we departed and just took the tram to the port. Ask at the hotel or call Viking to find out which port the ship will be located as there are many ports. If you want to see the Van Gogh Museum, or Ann Franks House, book your tickets in advance online!

Cabins are small but clear and efficient. Refrigerators, hair dryers, lots of drawers and large closet. Bathrooms are tight but it is a small ship! Don't overpack! I took 3 pair of pants, 2 walking shoes (lots of cobblestones which get slippery when it rains) and one pair of black flats for evening. I brought 5 tops, jacket, and a warm fleece for under the jacket on cool days. Don't bother with a dress. They can do your laundry and all seemed pleased with the results as they return your clean clothes in a box. It took on average two days to return the clean clothes. I washed undies out in the sink so bring a small amout of detergent and throw it at the end of the trip.

Excursions were great. I read lots of people complaining about the amount of walking. I disagree. Amount was perfect as you want to see things and buses can't go everywhere. Truly, most needed to get in better physical shape before traveling. They always had a G group for gentle which entailed less walking. At Schonnbrunn in Vienna, I would not recommend the optional tour as it only the basic tour. Go on your own via the fantastic subway and take the more extensive tour with audioguide for far less money.

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Veranda Stateroom

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