I went along on this cruise with my mother and her partner, not expecting a lot. I'd heard about the big ocean cruises which are like crowded, floating malls full of drunk people, and a million a la carte expenses: ...

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Sail Date October 2019

Nidec

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Far exceeded our expectations

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Have been ocean cruising for a few years now and thought we would give river cruising a try. We saw Jane Mcdonald on a Danube river cruise, liked the itinery, so started looking around. Viking seemed to get a ...

Sail Date August 2019

MrsBoxerDog

4 Reviews Written

15 Helpful Votes

First River Cruise and All Round Enjoyment

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first River Cruise and one has to remember it's very different from the large liners which we're used to! Cabins smaller, but adequately furnished with well stocked toiletries in the bathroom. ...

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Sail Date July 2019

Aroundtheworldinoneday

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Excursion Guides

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first cruise with Viking and we truly had no idea how it operated. However, soon after landing in Budapest, after a cancelled flight, and the young lady that met us at the gate relieved our worst ...

Sail Date September 2018

TSG1423

1 Review Written

Fabulous!

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We heard it was the best so we wanted to give it a try, was not disappointed. Right from the pick up at the airport to the friendly receptionist...especially Joanna to staff who escorted us to our ...

Sail Date September 2018

SJHfromGB

1 Review Written

Wonderful Danube Vacation

Avalon Panorama

Europe - River Cruise

We had such a great trip on our first Avalon river cruise in 2016 that we made plans shortly thereafter to enjoy our second one in 2018. And our Prague to Budapest trip in 2108 did not disappoint....it was awesome. ...

Sail Date July 2018

PJSJBS

1 Review Written

Top notch trip

Avalon Panorama

Europe - River Cruise

This being our first cruise we were always attracted to taking a river cruise. Much more to see and do than on a ocean cruise. The included daily excursions would give us a opportunity to visit cities we may never ...

Sail Date July 2018

Jenel

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Viking river cruise Danube waltz

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

My hubby and I had a great time on this trip. It’s our first time to cruise with Viking. We bought it with free air, it was a deal indeed! All meals are included. We arrived in Munich Germany, then drove for ...

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Sail Date April 2018

moshekab

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Prague to Budapest

Avalon Panorama

Europe - River Cruise

Some friends had done this same cruise last year and rated it very highly, and I had always wanted to visit Prague and Budapest. I agree with the rating. The staff was wonderful, the meals reflected local cuisine ...

Sail Date April 2018

Famsw

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Danube Waltz - Wonderful first Viking River Cruise

Viking Prestige

Europe - All

We took the plunge and took our first River cruise with Viking in April. Overall it was an amazing trip with a first-class ship, service, crew, and ports. We can't think of anything they could have done better. ...

Sail Date April 2018

CarolandGer

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Every detail looked after beautifully

Emerald Star

Europe - River Cruise

After research on river cruises on Cruise Critic we chose the Emerald line because of great reviews and the added bonus of not worrying about tipping and additional costs. Since this was our first river cruise it ...

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Sail Date April 2018

angelabyrd67

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Beautiful scenery

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We started out trip in Munich with a few days there and in Salzburg. Our guides were locals who knew just where to find a special place to dine or find a souvenir for home. We ran into a little bump in that we ...

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Sail Date March 2016

mdbear

1 Review Written

Fun, Educational and Convenient Tour Along the Danube

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

The ads on PBS made the cruise look very appealing, and we were not disappointed. The crew and guides took such great care of us. We were never lost, uncomfortable, hungry or confused about anything during our ...

Sail Date August 2016

johnandsharon

1 Review Written

Exceptional Experience

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Huge ocean cruise ships were NOT on our cruise list so when we discovered Viking River Cruises we decided to give it a try and we knew as soon as we got off the plane we had made the right choice! Greeted by ...

Sail Date April 2016

anticipate/cruiser

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

1st time Europe and river cruise a dream come true .

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Cruise was outstanding in all ways. Pickup at airport as well on return to states all went with out any problems first clue showing Viking as a outstanding cruise company. The ships crew were outstanding always ...

Sail Date May 2016

rrandoc

1 Review Written

Wonderful staff

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

Our plane arrived in Munich early and we thought we might have to wait for the Viking staff to take us to Passau but that was not the case. Two charming women were there to greet us and from there on every detail ...

Sail Date October 2016

Teresa P Cooper

1 Review Written

Fantastic!!!

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our first River Cruise which e took to celebrate our 55th Wedding Anniversary. It was FANTASTIC!! We started on land in Munich, then to Salzburg; wonderful sites and wonderful guides!! Our actual Danube ...

Sail Date September 2016

bobsilver3

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Castle and Legends Viking Cruise

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This was our third Viking cruise. We were not disappointed. Seeing 5 countries in such a short time was outstanding. The choices Viking made were excellent. The staff are top notch. The food was representative ...

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Sail Date September 2016

Mkemmish

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Fun to see Christmas Markets

River Beatrice

Europe - River Cruise

The cruise was great. The ship was so quiet, the travel at night never woke us. We liked the size - with only 160 guests. The excursions on each city were informative and gave us history and local culture. The ...

Sail Date December 2016

Viking Enthusiast

1 Review Written

Castles, Alps, and Beautiful Cities on the Danube

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.. The meals were delicious and the wine flowed. We met many interesting people; saw many interesting places. We loved the pre-trip to Munich and Salzburg. It was entitled ...

Sail Date March 2016

lennie65

1 Review Written

17 Helpful Votes

BEST TRIP EVER

River Beatrice

Europe - River Cruise

My Wife and I just returned from Budapest, Hungary where we finished our 10 day river cruise on the River Beatrice. This was a Uniworld trip which included virtually everything, from all meals, excursions, ...

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Sail Date October 2016

jerrysuelong

1 Review Written

Loved the Viking experience.

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We enjoyed this cruise from Prague to Budapest so much, that we came home and signed up for the Paris to Prague cruise this fall. The included excursions were all well done by local guides. Our captain met us each ...

Sail Date May 2016

JillAP

1 Review Written

Our Once in a Lifetime Trip, Part I

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

After seeing the ads on Masterpiece Theater, we started investigating the trip destinations and cost. Friends had taken a cruise the year before on the Danube and we decided to try that one first. Since this would ...

Sail Date May 2016

Brilloe

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Made the right choice.

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

We had never done a river cruise but always wanted to. We looked at many brochures and spoke to many peopled in our community who had gone on river cruises. My neighbor, who has been cruising for over 25 years sat ...

Sail Date May 2016

Traveling Unicorn

1 Review Written

A Trip to Treasure

Viking Prestige

Europe - River Cruise

This cruise was a group project involving 5 other couples from our hometown. It started as a birthday celebration, but evolved into an amazing opportunity to enjoy old friendships, make new friends, and see parts ...

Sail Date May 2016