Viking Kadlin

JUNE

We just got back from a trip on the Viking Kadlin. This was a great opportunity to see Eastern Europe in a nice, easy way. One of the things that always attracts me to Viking is the fact that I can see so much and yet only unpack once. The tours are great, the food is great and everything about the River along ships is planned very well. The crew is incredible and we get to meet all kinds of interesting people during the cruise. We chose the great capitals of Eastern Europe trip which is 2 weeks because it allowed us to see seven different countries, five of which we've never been to. It allowed us to get a great view into the life of the many countries that used to be behind the iron curtain. In general, the people that live there were warm and welcoming and we had a great time.

OCTOBER

Having only previously visited the first three stops on this cruise, we were looking forward to some new places and experiences. Seeing the previously communist-ruled cities and hearing personal stories from the tour guide and our program director about life under communism and their family’s experiences was so interesting. And so much history in these places! Viking service, the ship, food, attention to detail, use of professional local guides was all up to our expectations based on our 2 previous cruises. Michael, our Program Director, did an exemplary job reorganizing everything when we had to leave the ship one day early due to low water levels and there was no other ship coming the opposite direction to “simply” switch with. This involved and extra night of hotel reservations, food, reorganizing buses and guides, arranging opportunities for new included tours etc.

OCTOBER

Great ship. Viking had great traveler support for emergencies and to rum interference.

NOVEMBER

People with mobility issues should be aware that the side excursions do require a lot of walking, and the cobblestone streets and sidewalks can be difficult.

JUNE

We where even escorted through the Paris airport for our flight home.

NOVEMBER

The crew is very attentive, the food great, the ports visited were interesting, and the guides were very knowledgeable. My family will take another trip with cruise line again

NOVEMBER

<div>Ship well appointed. Staff went above &amp; beyond to ensure a great experience.</div>

NOVEMBER

Viking did a very good job in organizing a special D-Day tour of the principal battlefield areas to include Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville, Point du Hoc, Ste-Mere-Eglise, and Utah Beach. They provided drinks at the cemetery to toast the American soldiers who lost their lives and to those who survived. They also provided flowers for all of us to lay on the graves. We had entrance to all the museums at each of the stops and a good lunch following the tour of the cemetery and Omaha Beach. Given the military backgrounds, this tour, as opposed to the standard tour, had special meaning for all of us. As always, the staff working the boat were very friendly and accommodating, and a few of them left very positive and lasting impressions on all of us.

NOVEMBER

Just a well coordinated trip in all respects. Everything exceeded our expectations. All staff were very polite and efficient.

JULY

The Paris day trip didn't include all the major sights we should have seen. The time spent in the Louvre was way too short. We should have had a couple of hours to explore the museum without the guide. We were very impressed with Omaha beach but spent too much time at the National Cemetery, especially becausee it was so terribly hot. We thought the guide just stayed on the schedule instead of cutting it short. Viking's tour director, MiMi, was absolutely terrific. I can't say enough about her.