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Viking Hild Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Viking Hild

Sail date: September 07, 2024

Ship: Viking Hild

Cabin number: 204

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

We thoroughly enjoyed our Viking River Cruisefrom Zurich to Paris. The food was excellent, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The tour guides employed by Viking were well-prepared and knowledgeable about the cities and areas we visited.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Our flight arrived in Zurich later than expected but there were no issues with transportation to hotel or luggage.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I love the local specialties which are offered and get a recommended wine.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Jamie (Program Director) did a FANTASTIC job with games on two nights. The music quiz game and the Majority Rules were a riot!!! Lots of fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The local muscians and the violinist were both excellent and entertaininig.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The wait staff that we typically encountered with wonderful. The listened to our orders and no mistakes. I thought that David, Alina, and Sebastian all worked togeter very well. I noticed that they talked to each other and worked as a team very well. Very enjoyable group!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the view inside the Pilot House and talking with Captrain Peter about the ship's operation, steering, and navigation.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
In future will go with larger room and balcony. We had baalcony on previous trip and did not realize that room also had more clothing storage.

Ship tip

The ship's were swapped earlier in the season and we were on the Viking Herja. Very clean and fun Captain Peter!

Ports of call

MOTORCOACH TRANSFER ZURICH TO BASEL

5 out of 5
The motorcoach drivers were all exceptional navigating in these narrow citiy streets and roads.

Basel, Switzerland

5 out of 5
Lindt Chocolate making excursion was great. Loved wearing the Chocolatier coat, apron, and hat while making chocolates.

Strasbourg, France

5 out of 5

Speyer, Germany

5 out of 5

Mainz, Germany

5 out of 5

Koblenz, Germany

5 out of 5

Cochem, Germany

5 out of 5

Bernkastel, Germany

5 out of 5

Trier, Germany

5 out of 5

End Of Vacation

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
No issues as Viking handled luggage to motorcoach and to the airport.
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4 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     2 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

HeavySeas     3 months ago

Awesome....thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

cruising2004     3 months ago

Thank you for your review. Glad you had a wonderful river cruise.