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Rhine River Cruise with Viking

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πŸ‘οΈ 192K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 34:24

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive overview of a seven day Rhine River cruise with Viking Cruise Line, beginning in Amsterdam and concluding in Basel, Switzerland. The video documents various stops including Kinderdyke, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest. The creators highlight specific cultural landmarks such as the Cologne Cathedral and the Niederwald Monument, while also noting the historical significance of the regions visited. The summary covers onboard amenities, noting that meals, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner are included in the fare. They describe the dining options, which feature both classic dishes and regional specialties, and mention the use of the Vox communication system during shore excursions. The video concludes with a detailed breakdown of the costs for a standard stateroom, including airfare, transfers, and port taxes. The creators express that the cruise offered excellent value for the money, totaling approximately four thousand dollars for two people including additional excursions and gratuities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Viking Cruise Lines
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Viking Cruise Lines
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom AmsterdamVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the quality of the food including tours and services are all excellent

we found viking the best value for the money

this was great value for the money

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get a map from the service's desk and grab a complimentary bottle of water for warm afternoons
βœ“Consider getting a standard state room to save money, as balcony rooms may not be used much
βœ“Take advantage of the complimentary shore excursions in every port

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of heights on gondola rides β€” Jennifer did not like heights but still went up; encourage yourself and take it slow

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a European river cruise like with Viking?
QWhat are the food and dining options on board?
QWhat is the cost of a Rhine River cruise with Viking?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Basel4 Happy Bacon
Colmar4 Happy Bacon
Top: Black Forest excursion
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