This cruise was chosen as a retirement gift to ourselves for my travel companion and me. She wanted to travel and see France and take a Viking cruise. So, I found a cruise that allowed us time in Paris and gave us a taste of the northern French countryside.
This cruise allowed us to begin a few days early in Paris to enjoy that wonderful city. Those few days were special and made more special by the Viking assistance in the hotel. The hotel was ideal as a base of operations on those few days and both the Viking representative and the hotel staff went out of their way to allow us to have a great Paris visit. My friend has a gluten allergy and the hotel staff went out of its way to find us restaurants where she could eat. Amazingly, one that they found was about a block from the hotel and wonderful. And, the hotel was convenient to the Metro so all of Paris was within our grasp.
The ship was well beyond what I had been told to expect. It was modern, comfortable and inviting. The crew was friendly and attentive and the service was beyond compare.
Clean, neat, comfortable - easy to live in. Bathroom was perfect for traveling. Amenities were ideal.