I was on this cruise in November 2022. The best part was a tour to the roof of the Cologne Cathedral. For anyone going on a Viking Rhine cruise, this is worth every penny! You must sign up early as there are only 12 spots available. Cruising on the Main river was spectacular. You caught the Loons in the trees!! I loved seeing them, thousands of them! At night I would crack the door open a little and there was a faint smell of burning wood in the air. I believe it was from fireplaces of homes in the distance. I want to do this cruise again, back to back, to Budapest, then back to Amsterdam!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you might have been cruising around the same time we were. Our ship was the Aegir boarding on Nov 02, 2022 in Amsterdam.
Glad yours worked out, we did this cruise end of March 2023, it was a total desaster with locks being repaired and water levels too high. We had 4 days cruising, and 10 days of overcrouded busses and hotel stays. Lot of sick people of whom some self tested positive for Covid, Viking just went ahead and ignored it. Safe travels
When the extension at The Hague ended (Sunday), did you take the canal cruise in Amsterdam? If so, what time did it end? We want to visit Anne Frank house that afternoon. Thanks for great video of your week!
Thank you! Yes, after leaving The Hague we went sightseeing on our way to the canal cruise in Amsterdam, and then we were taken directly to the ship. We arrived to the ship around 3 or 4 pm. I'm not sure there would be time for an additional trip.
What an amazing beautiful adventure! If you don’t mind me asking, did you book this through a travel agency or directly with the cruise line? Also if not too personal, how much was the cost of the cruise? I’m looking for something to celebrate my 50th. Been through a lot these past couple years and this would be amazing to do. Thank you and best wishes 🤗
I booked directly from the website ( www.viking.com ). but a travel agent could do the booking for you as well. Pricing is available from the website as well, watch for specials. Viking is all inclusive so there aren't any add-ons once you are on board. If you'd like they will make flight arrangements for you as well, sometimes a very good prices.. again watch for specials. We added a pre cruise option (The Hague) and a post cruise option (Prague). Viking took care of all transportation and hotels. You will be well taken care of.
Viking provides an included excursion for every stop. Most are walking tours of the town. Some are easy some are a little more complex with cobblestones, hills or steps. You are informed so you'll know what to expect. There are other offerings you can choose to purchase some are bus trips to other areas in the region.
Great video!
I like the statue of the three pishers. Hilarious. Can you imagine that in Toronto?
Loved your video: the clarity, the captions, the time-lapses and the music changes as the scenes changed!
Thank you!
We went on this same cruise in 2015. Awesome experience, Viking is top notch! Thanks for the memories!
That was wonderful to watch! Thank you so much! 😀
I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
I was on this cruise in November 2022. The best part was a tour to the roof of the Cologne Cathedral. For anyone going on a Viking Rhine cruise, this is worth every penny! You must sign up early as there are only 12 spots available. Cruising on the Main river was spectacular. You caught the Loons in the trees!! I loved seeing them, thousands of them! At night I would crack the door open a little and there was a faint smell of burning wood in the air. I believe it was from fireplaces of homes in the distance. I want to do this cruise again, back to back, to Budapest, then back to Amsterdam!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you might have been cruising around the same time we were. Our ship was the Aegir boarding on Nov 02, 2022 in Amsterdam.
We're doing this same cruise in July. Can't wait! Your video really whetted our appetite. Thanks!
That's great Jim. I'm sure you'll have an enjoyable trip as we did!
Glad yours worked out, we did this cruise end of March 2023, it was a total desaster with locks being repaired and water levels too high. We had 4 days cruising, and 10 days of overcrouded busses and hotel stays. Lot of sick people of whom some self tested positive for Covid, Viking just went ahead and ignored it.
Safe travels
Oh, how sad!!
When the extension at The Hague ended (Sunday), did you take the canal cruise in Amsterdam? If so, what time did it end? We want to visit Anne Frank house that afternoon. Thanks for great video of your week!
Thank you! Yes, after leaving The Hague we went sightseeing on our way to the canal cruise in Amsterdam, and then we were taken directly to the ship. We arrived to the ship around 3 or 4 pm. I'm not sure there would be time for an additional trip.
Thank you for sharing your amazing trip. The video and images you captured look incredible. What cameras did you use?
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I use a Sony RX100VII and a current iPhone.
@@vdmfam Thank You
Excellent video, except for the selfies and the still shots.
What an amazing beautiful adventure! If you don’t mind me asking, did you book this through a travel agency or directly with the cruise line? Also if not too personal, how much was the cost of the cruise? I’m looking for something to celebrate my 50th. Been through a lot these past couple years and this would be amazing to do. Thank you and best wishes 🤗
I booked directly from the website ( www.viking.com ). but a travel agent could do the booking for you as well. Pricing is available from the website as well, watch for specials. Viking is all inclusive so there aren't any add-ons once you are on board. If you'd like they will make flight arrangements for you as well, sometimes a very good prices.. again watch for specials. We added a pre cruise option (The Hague) and a post cruise option (Prague). Viking took care of all transportation and hotels. You will be well taken care of.
Was there a lot of walking? We are taking this same trip late April of this year?
Viking provides an included excursion for every stop. Most are walking tours of the town. Some are easy some are a little more complex with cobblestones, hills or steps. You are informed so you'll know what to expect. There are other offerings you can choose to purchase some are bus trips to other areas in the region.
What class of stateroom did you have?
Sorry for the delay.. We chose Veranda Stateroom B which is located on the middle deck.
@@vdmfam That’s what we have for our April 2023 trip
Cruising during a pandemic? Are you nuts??
HaHa.. maybe!! We had a great 19 days with no health issues at all!
If you afraid of covid 19 then exhale and NEVER inhale...
You will die but free of covid 19... Guarantee...
It's the best time to go no crowds....🤣
@@rock3times A million deaths from Covid and you make a joke?
@@mrgoodwrench6969 You are selfish.