Actual Itinerary was European Sojourn 21 days from Bucharest to Amsterdam

Viking Aegir Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 55

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Viking Aegir

10 Night Passage To Eastern Europe Westbound (Bucharest To Budapest)

Sail date: May 24, 2017

Ship: Viking Aegir

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 237

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

One of the best part of this cruise was the people we met on board.  This was an unexpected pleasure.  Also Program Director Mircea was fantastic.  Our tours and tour guides were exceptional though at times it was like drinking out of a fire hose.  So many facts, facts, facts...A few of the tour guides could shorten up their descriptions and add a few stories, particularly in Vienna.  A rich history I know but we are only going to remember a few things so give us the high points.  Mostly though the tour guides were fantastic.  As for improvements, mostly the food was great with a few exceptions.  The vegetarian food on the Aegir was really quite awful.  The chef is clearly talented but needs some remedial training on preparing edible vegetarian meals. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The vegetarian food was pretty abysmal.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
I could do without the piano man.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
This cabin was very comfortable.

Ship tip

Pack less stuff.

Ports of call

Bucharest, Romania

5 out of 5

Giurgiu (Bucharest), Romania

5 out of 5

Ruse (Russe, Rousse), Bulgaria

5 out of 5

Vidin, Bulgaria

5 out of 5

Belgrade, Serbia

5 out of 5

Vukovar (Osijek), Croatia

5 out of 5

Kalocsa, Hungary

5 out of 5

Budapest, Hungary

5 out of 5

End Of Vacation

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

WeCruiseToo    7 years ago

We love river cruising and enjoy hearing stories from others. Keep us posted on your plans - maybe we'll see you on the river one day!

pp2    7 years ago

I don't currently have plans for another river cruise but will probably do another one when the time is right.

WeCruiseToo    7 years ago

We agree, the stories are what you really remember form those tours. Thanks for the review! Are you planning on another river cruise?

GIL155    7 years ago

"Drinking out of a fire hose" - lol. Nice review. Fellow cruisers can make a big difference. Glad you met good people. How can you mess up a carrot? (Just kidding). Sorry your food desires were below expectations.