Great - with one exception (see below).

Item: Viking Torgil
Rating: 4.4
Author: capnd

Viking Torgil Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

capnd

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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9 Night Portugals River Of Gold (Lisbon To Porto)

Sail date: July 05, 2023

Ship: Viking Torgil

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 200

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Portugal is a wonderful place to visit. People are friendly; and in July, the weather is spectacular. The only negative comment was the port stop (night stop only — ship’s aren’t allowed to be underway at night on the narrow river) in Pinhão.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Well-executed. Very welcoming crew.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Good variety; local foods; great chef.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

No comment.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Evening music was just okay; port wine discussion, cork material discussion.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

First rate, hard-working. Typical Viking service.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

“Small” River, long boat, uniquely designed for Portugal’s Douro River. Immaculate.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Adequate for a suite.

Ports of call

Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5

Porto, Portugal

5 out of 5

Regua, Portugal

5 out of 5

Barca D'Alva, Portugal

5 out of 5

Vega De Terron (Salamanca), Spain

4 out of 5

Two hour drive from the ship made it an all day affair.

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Pinhao, Portugal

1 out of 5

Ship’s mooring was in the middle of this small town; on a Saturday night. Just so happened there was a town festival that night, which lasted ALL NIGHT! Loud music (bands) and people strolling/partying made it impossible to get any sleep. People were able to walk right up to the ship, beneath the ship’s boarding ramp. Allowed NO safety perimeter. Poor choice for any kind of overnight port visit.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

4 Comments

javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Carnivalfoodie 1 year ago

Interesting

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