Viking River Cruise Baldur October 2016
Viking Baldur Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe
Grand European Tour - Budapest to Amsterdam
Sail date: October 02, 2016
Ship: Viking Baldur
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 119
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
I have taken over 30 cruises over the past 20 years. I have stayed in balconied cabins, suites, and the traditional interior cabins. I have been overall always very satisfied until this sailing.
I took my first Viking River Cruise last week. Here is a brief pro's and con's:
Pro's: 1) Easy embarkation/debarkation; 2) Friendliness of most Staff; 3) Virtually smoke free environment; 4) Walking Tours Fantastic; 5) PrePost trips were Superior
Con's: 1) Almost everyone became sick during the trip (probably some cleanliness issues, my party did not get sick until returning home); 2) Food was average at best; 3) Strict Dining Times (always had cookies); 4) Lack of Any Exercise Equipment; 5) Bathroom Drainage and Overall Ventilation Issues (limited fresh air); 6) Extremely Noisy due to 67+ locks
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Ship tip
The should have been some sort of quarantine. Too many passengers were sicken throughout the trip
Ports of call
Wertheim, Austria