A fabulous time in Russia
Viking Helgi Cruise Review by reginaopera@yahoo.com
- Sail Date: Jul 2017
- Destination: Europe River
- Cabin Type: Deluxe Outside Stateroom
We had taken 4 Viking River cruises previously, but we had never been to Russia. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting Russia, and learning about the history of that country. We especially enjoyed the concerts and dance performances, and the on-board seminars about the history of the country and the present life in Russia.
We also enjoyed the on-board entertainment very much, especially the opera singers from the Marinsky Theater.
As always, the food selection at the buffets was very extensive, and complemented the menu listings. The food was well prepared and we were happy to see some Russian foods listed on the menu, and also available on the breakfast and lunch buffets.
We enjoyed all of the included and optional excursions that we took. We were really enthralled with the performance of "Swan Lake" at the Hermitage. That is a show that is not to be missed.
We were happy to see that in addition to the walking tours of cities, a "Panoramic" bus tour was also available, for those of us who need a more leisurely sightseeing adventure.
Cabin Review
The cabin was spotless at all times. We could see that the cabin cleaning staff member took pride in her work. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was always at a pleasant temperature, even if the weather was cool outside.