We've been on quite a number of Viking river cruises and all have been superb. All the places we have visited have been interesting and the guides provided for the included tours have been excellent. The onboard staff have always been cheerful and co-operative. We enjoy being on deck as we meander from town to town, but the lounge and public areas are really comfortable for those who prefer to spend most of their time inside. Mustn't forget to mention the coffee machines and the wonderful variety of teas which are available 24/7 - just what one needs. Finally the food! It's always been absolutely superb and probably the best we've tasted anywhere in the world. And for us, having wine with lunch and dinner really puts the icing on the cake. We think that the money we've paid for these river cruises has been more than well spent. A pity that we're running out of rivers to travel along