Delightful Viking Grand European river cruise

Viking Gymir Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Viking Gymir

14 Night Grand European Tour Westbound (Budapest To Amsterdam)

Sail date: April 01, 2023

Ship: Viking Gymir

Cabin number: 335

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

An expensive but top-notch, quality cruise. Fortunately, we had no river problems (not too high, not too low, etc). Staff and service are superb. Our cruise director, Sue, was fabulous.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent. Only complaint was that, due to ship size, dining was always at a scheduled time and served. No option for hitting a buffet line for a fast, lighter meal.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
On a river cruise ship, onboard options are limited. Within those limits, the ship was set up very nicely -- sun deck, small library, large lounge, etc.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The onboard pianist was skilled and had a wide repertoire.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Outstanding, attentive service and staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
In light of size constraints of a river cruise ship, the cabin was well designed and much larger/more functional than expected.

Ports of call

Budapest, Hungary

5 out of 5

Vienna, Austria

5 out of 5

Melk, Austria

5 out of 5

Passau, Germany

5 out of 5

Regensburg, Germany

5 out of 5

Nuremberg, Germany

5 out of 5

Bamberg, Germany

5 out of 5
Bamberg itself was closed that weekend. Viking organized an alternate excursion to Schloss Seehof, which was a good alternative.

Wurzburg, Germany

5 out of 5
Did the alternate excursion to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which was great.

Wertheim, Germany

5 out of 5

Cruise Rhine River

5 out of 5
Alas, rain; but still fascinating.

Koblenz, Germany

5 out of 5
Wurzburg Castle was a great alternate excursion.

Cologne, Germany

5 out of 5
"Top of Cologne" was spectacular, easily one of the best excursions ever -- anywhere.

Kinderdijk, Netherlands

4 out of 5
Interesting, but not much to it, especially if you've been there before.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

5 out of 5
Amsterdam is one of the world's great cities, and a wonderful hub from which to do day trips.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Great itinerary. Appreciate your detailed review. Ocean and riverboat cruising are so different when it comes to dining. Your explanation is well done. Glad you enjoyed your riverboat cruise.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.