![]() ![]() The included excursions are phenomenal. ![]() (Otherwise, a nice selection of wine and beer is free at lunch and dinner.) Breakfast and lunch include both a self-service buffet area, and sit-down, full-service options. The lounge had a full bar and, if you have the Silver Spirits package, premium cocktails, beer and wine are free. There were two coffee stations on our boat with cappuccino machines, hot tea and cookies available all day. There’s a huge selection of menu items at every meal, including dishes local to the region that you’re visiting each night at dinner. They lead with enthusiastic welcomes, gracious offers of help and hard work. Thanks to my work as a food and wine writer, I’ve enjoyed some amazing service, and the people working on our Viking River Cruise were on par. There are floor-to-ceiling windows nearly everywhere in the shared spaces, making it feel open and airy and allowing for great views of the passing scenery. It’s not big, but it’s modern, bright, very clean and sleek, reflecting the Scandanavian design aesthetic of its country of origin. I’d say it’s the little things, but this was huge for me. On this cruise, someone made sure that I always had drinking water. In others, it’s a matter of buying, carrying and keeping enough on hand to feel hydrated. In some places where I’ve traveled, tap water is unsafe, and drinking water is scarce. When you depart for an included excursion, they’ll provide a bottle of water. There’s always a large glass bottle in your room. They’ll give you a bottle of water when they pick you up from the airport. ![]() If you book your airfare through Viking and you run into travel snags, then you can call a number that they supply exclusively for flight issues and someone will guide you to solutions, as well as notify the boat. The same works in reverse: When it was time to leave, Viking took us by bus to the airport, helped us with our luggage and showed us to check-in. This was especially welcome during our unexpectedly arduous trip overseas. If you book your airfare through Viking (we got free airfare as part of one of their regular promotions), then Viking will send you a baggage tag and a sticker for your shirt before you leave, and someone will greet you at the airport upon arrival, take you to the boat and put your luggage in your room.
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