Day 8 – Disembarkation
The disembarkation process was very quick. You basically tell the staff the night before the time you plan to leave and they will order a taxi for you. When it is time to leave, you then pay your bill and walk off the ship as they load your luggage into the waiting taxi.
This really is a no hassle form of travelling. We had a very enjoyable time. It is as advertised – a “floating hotel” that comes with you as you visit cities along your route. You are normally just steps from the city centre and can do what you want / when you want. The food is very good. There is less choice but every meal is freshly prepared using local produce. We could buy local wines and drink them on board, and you are never in a line-up. At the end of a week you know all of the staff and many of your fellow passengers. Every tour was very informative and the guides were helpful. Any excursion was accompanied by a representative of Viking who ensured that everyone was looked after. Our only complaint was that the internet had spotty coverage and Viking informed us that in 2009 they are upgrading their internet service. Only question is…..where to next?
We moved our belongings to the Fleming’s Hotel. It is a VERY modern hotel and is only 8 years old. It is located on the U3 subway line so after a quick check-in we went back into the old city via the subway (3 stops) for a day of walking the streets and taking in even more atmosphere. Tonight’s dinner is at a traditional Vienna Heurigen. http://www.pfarrplatz.at/heuriger-eng.htm it is the former home of Beethoven and should make for a fun end to our Danube experience.
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