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Viking River Cruise Review, Not What I Expected!

Terry Anzur
Terry Anzur
🎫Tourist
👁️ 161K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 12:24
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🎫Tourist Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 8 nightsFrom AvignonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Frankly, all of the included tours exceeded my expectations

The Viking Longship might just be for you

I swore I'd never cruise again after my family took a vacation on a giant cruise ship and it was our worst vacation ever

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sign up for included morning excursions and do your own thing in the afternoons
Get up early to enjoy the ship when it's less crowded
Consider the balcony stateateroom but note it may be useless if another boat is parked next door

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What type of stateateroom to getWe were really happy with our stateateroom that has a balcony
What to expect from excursionsAll included tours exceeded expectations, with options for different fitness levels

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the food like on a Viking River Cruise?
QWhat can you expect from the excursions and service?
QIs a Viking River Cruise worth it for a first-time cruiser?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconDrink Package4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Arles4 Happy Bacon
Top: Roman amphitheater and Van Gogh sites
Lyon4 Happy Bacon
Top: Panoramic bus tour
Bojlet4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Honest review of a Viking River Cruise on the Rhone River in France from Avignon to Lyon. What you need to know about the food, excursions and service. Journalist Terry Anzur, a skeptical first time river cruiser, shows you why a Viking River Cruise exceeded her expectations. Where to Stay Before and After Your Cruise Brilliant choice near the Viking Dock in Avignon: https://tripadvisor.stay22.com/143/3h39KEnoaI Near the airport in Lyon: https://tripadvisor.stay22.com/143/1NPb1AcBA2 Intro: What you can expect. :28 Checking In, about the Viking Buri, accessibility and internet. 1:22 Stateroom with veranda. 1:49 Free time at the Pont d'Avignon. 2:20 Going through a lock. 3:08 Included Viking excursions, mobility options, Arles Roman ruins and Van Gogh. 4:00 Avignon, Palace of the Popes. 4:36 Policy on local food and wine. 4:50: Food and seating, casual dress code, vegetarian options. 6:25 Silver Spirits package, beer and wine. 6:38 Breakfast. 7:07 Viviers Walking Tour. 7:28 Viking Buri long ship size and capacity. 8:59 Tournon Steam Train excursion. 9:20 Tipping on a Viking River Cruise. 9:39 Night Walk in Vienne. 9:50 Lyon panoramic tour. 10:25 Beaujolais Wine Tasting. 10:50 Departure from the Viking Buri. 11:02 Overall impression of Viking River Cruise. 11:50 What really sucked about the trip. Promotional video clips Courtesy of Viking® Sur le Pont d'Avignon music by Singing Bell, public domain. Read more at: https://strangersinthelivingroom.com