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Dana B.
2025An experience filled with thoughtful touches, wonderful people and magical Christmas memories
Our Viking Christmas on the Rhine river cruise on board the Viking Alruna in December 2025, the final sailing of the season, was truly unforgettable from beginning to end. As first-time Viking guests, our experience not only met our expectations, it exceeded them in every possible way. The pre-cruise extension, Christmas in Belgium, set the perfect tone for everything that followed. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, relaxed and completely looked after. Those first three days felt festive, immersive and personal—the perfect introduction to the Viking experience. Once on board the Viking Alruna, that same high standard continued. The itinerary was well balanced, and any special accommodations for guests were handled seamlessly and discreetly, which did not go unnoticed. The festive touches on board made the journey feel extra magical—the captain’s welcome, Christmas carol sing-alongs, and sipping warm glühwein while castle-spotting along the Middle Rhine were such thoughtful additions. These little moments created a cozy, celebratory atmosphere and reminded us how well Viking looks after their guests. We truly felt spoiled. The post-cruise extension in Lucerne was the perfect ending to our Viking experience. Overall, this entire journey felt seamless, festive and incredibly well curated. From Belgium to the Rhine to Switzerland, every member of the Viking team contributed to making our first cruise feel personal, warm, and truly special. It wasn’t just a holiday, it was an experience filled with thoughtful touches, wonderful people and magical Christmas memories.
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Cammie & Cary M.
2024We hope to cruise with Viking again
We had the best trip cruising the Rhine from December 9-16. The highlight was our server. He was courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, genuinely cared about the people eating in his station and so much more. We hope to cruise with Viking again!