Every other time I've sailed it's been on a very large ship, but many of our acquaintances had already gone on a river cruise and they all raved about the experience. I can now add myself to the list of satisfied sailors.
- Instead of being large, the Hervor (our Viking ship) was intimate. The ship could hold a maximum of 190 guests. There was no casino, gift shop, photographers, or formal dinner night. Children under 21 were prohibited.
- Our cabin had a French balcony, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that opened to a protective railing to let in fresh air. The bathroom was compact, but not cramped. Tony and I appreciated the twice-daily attention from our room steward.
- There was free wi-fi throughout the ship. It was adequate and appreciated.
- Each port included a free excursion or guided tour with a local guide.
- There was only one seating for meals, and we weren't tied to any particular table. Lunch and dinner included complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks. Two coffee machines on the third floor offered basic and specialty drinks at the touch of a button, or hot water for tea. Next to the coffee machines baskets held sweet and savory baked goods.
- The third floor also had a large window-lined lounge and an observation lounge. The top deck had a sun deck and walking track that wound around a small herb garden and a two-hole putting green.
Sounds nice. My in laws did a Viking Cruise last year and enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteWe did our first river cruise in April on American Cruise Lines for the lower Mississippi. It was a wonderful experience for most of the same reasons you had on your Viking river cruise. We are doing another US river cruise this fall and plan to go on European one next fall.
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