Even though we technically didn’t cruise very far on our still wonderful cruise with Viking River Cruises, we absolutely enjoyed every minute on the gorgeous Viking Delling Longship. From the moment we arranged our cruise with Viking, we experienced nothing but completely professional service. One of the first clues we had that we were going to enjoy a really First Class cruise was when we received our beautiful, leather luggage tags. Nothing plastic or tacky about these babies.

So classy!

Although we did have issues with the cruise not departing from Avignon, that was completely beyond the control of the Viking folks, and they did everything within their power to make us comfortable in Avignon in a very nice hotel, and provided us with all the local experiences on which we had planned.

During this time, the crew of the Viking Delling who were with us were nothing but professional, friendly, patient (even in trying circumstances and with some very trying passengers), humorous, and quite frankly, a wonderful introduction for us to the Viking company.

As soon as humanly possible, we actually boarded the Delling in Vienne for what would be a short cruise to Lyon and what turned out to be the only time we spent cruising the entire week. We were immediately impressed when we boarded the beautiful longship. Gorgeously decorated, open and airy, sumptuously comfortable…well. Here, watch this. Then I’ll tell you about our experience.

We were welcomed by the crew into the beautiful atrium of the Delling where we checked in and were then escorted to our stateroom. The atrium is open and airy with big windows, the check-in desk where you can get help if needed, and the entrance to the dining room.

Up the stairs (or the elevator) there is comfortable seating, the library, the lounge and entrance to the Aquavit Terrace, an outside dining area, and more staterooms. Read more »