"It was with some trepidation we took our first Holland America Line cruise after reading the reviews here. Having experienced a near perfect holiday, I am writing this review to try and add some balance to the..."Read More
We went for our 25th anniversary and had the absolutely most spectacular time of our lives. The food was phenomenal. One day the chef made pork adobo especially for us. He was from the Philippines and found out my Hubby had it in the Philippines during a Navy port visit. Honestly every meal was more delectable than the last. I remember Dimitri who made a different soup everyday from his Russian ...
Normally we cannot book AmaWaterways in Germany. But in this Corona times, no American can board the ship. So the cruiseline worked together with a german Travel Agency and offered 5 day cruises on Rhine and Mosel. We combined two cruises, one heading north from Cologne/Germany to Amsterdam/Netherland. The following one from Cologne to Straßburg/France.
A wonderful ship, great crew, ...
Myself and friend booked this holiday over a year in advance and was looking forward to this for a long time so I can't help feeling then that the holiday itself was very anti-climactic.
We opted for getting the eurostar from London to Amsterdam and this part was smooth and enjoyable. We arrived in Amsterdam on time but minus the person who was meant to meet us. Using Google and common sense ...
First river cruise- Easy on and off ship. We were let out right on the edge (or sometimes the middle) of a historic town. Amsterdam was incredible and the hotel was centrally located.
Our cruise director ( Anna) was wonderful. She helped me the minute I arrived on the ship. Also I enjoyed the trivia contest (btw, my team won), the question were designed well.
Thank you for not cancelling ...
This springtime trip filled our bucket list to river cruise from Amsterdam down the Rhine River to see the old historic windmills, art museums, cathedrals, hilltop castles, and many historic cities. We did the pre-trip stay in Amsterdam and were within walking distance of the old city area, and the Viking staff were helpful in giving maps and directions to get around and recommended dining ...
Viking was an amazing company to deal with from the initial booking conversation to the follow up phone call after the cruise. The service was impeccable from start to finish. We did a pre-cruise stay in Amsterdam and a post cruise stay in Prague and were pleasantly surprised at the constant access we had to Viking hosts to answer any questions and give us suggestions to maximize our stay. We ...
This was our first river cruise and this cruise was exceptional. It was a great way to see the countryside as well as an opportunity to visit several different places. Viking was top notch from the time we arrived at the airport until we checked in at the airport to return home. We have never experienced a company which was as prompt as Viking was. My husband was relieved to see a Viking ...
Amsterdam to Basel was our first river cruise with Viking and will not be our last. From start to finish Viking handled everything very efficiently. They made you feel as if it was an exclusive trip and you owned the boat. They catered to your every whim.
The small number of guests made it feel like one big family get together. The ship was very well appointed and spacious. You never felt as ...
We wanted to see all stops between Amsterdam and Budapest. We figured the best way to get a snap shot was to take the 15 day river cruise.
A very polished crew, exquisite food, and cabins comfortable although small. We were on the lower deck, which, in fact was fine for us, being that in just a few seconds Dx we could be upstairs with a panoramic view.
We were a little disappointed that ...
Food - breakfast, lunch and dinner were excellent. There was was something for every requirement. The local dishes are an excellent idea for those not eating ashore.
Drinks - we took advantage of a drinks package and tried the beers, wines and cocktails. An extensive list and were of a good quality. Couldn't try them all unfortunately.
Excursions - well organised. The places visited were ...