Crew members very good. Onboard events/ entertainment limited.

Item: Viking Kara
Rating: 3.7
Author: solara2006

Viking Kara Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

solara2006

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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7 Night Rhine Getaway Northbound (Basel To Amsterdam)

Sail date: September 10, 2023

Ship: Viking Kara

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 108

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 months ago

Review summary

Overall the cruise was ok for us- not exceptional. But we had been to most of the ports previously. Service very good. Food ok but not exceptional. Cabin smaller than expected.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food not up to par with other cruises. So consider it average while service was very good. Dorado fish was not good. Since that was first day, I stayed away all fish dishes which I usually like. Breakfast always good.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

No onboard gym or spa. Limited onboard events/entertainment.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Piano musician daily. 2 nights groups on board.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very good

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Missing gym and spa. Common areas very clean.