All New River Cruise Tips: What We Packed

Travel tips for what we packed for a river cruise. These travel essentials are specific for a river cruise. #traveltips #travelessentials #rivercruise

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T-shirts: old
Blue athletic jacket: may be back in stock

[kbrooks]

I was supposed to be on that cruise! Had to drop out due to a health issue. But my two friends tell me it was more of an adventure than it was a vacation. I can’t wait to hear all about it.

[cindyeans]

Just got back from our Viking river cruise, almost the same time! We had to be bused from Budapest to our next destination due to high waters on the Danube also. Made the best of it though! Viking offered us a $500.00 credit towards another cruise in an apology email; even though the weather wasn’t their fault! The crew said that at our final port, the water had been so low, that it was the first time they had been able to dock there in weeks! From one extreme to the other!

[cherylmorrison]

Thank you so very much! Sorry you had such rainy weather and I feel for those countries that had flooding.❤❤❤

[WriterSnider]

We loved our river cruises last year and this year. We both packed carryon for two weeks thanks to your tips!

[pamrochon]

Such timely information! I leave for my Viking cruise on Friday (Zurich to Paris). Checking a bag, so bring 4 pairs of shoes, 2 sneakers, flats and slides, 3 pairs of pants including water resistant, 1 dress, 1 jacket, 1 sweatshirt. Hope the rain stops before we get there. I hope you had a good time on your vacation, despite the setbacks.

[jenharvey]

That looks like such a fun trip (despite the weather!) I have always wanted to go on one of those. It doesn't matter where you plan on travelling or when, the trick is layers, layers, layers!! Sweater and jacket even if it will be a heat wave, tank tops even in winter. Silk scarves add both extra warmth and wardrobe versatility.

[pattynun]

As always, thank you for your travel tips. We have traveled on four river cruises (three with Viking): Danube, Rhine, Nile and the Ganges. All were amazing. We, also, travel light. We’ve been to 40 countries and have never experienced bed bugs. That must have been an overwhelming experience.

[christinatady]

I love Viking. We have taken so many excursions in the rain. Viking has huge umbrellas.

[marthameyer]

I’m going to pack 3 pair pants, 4 or 5 shirts, and my travel outfit will make another one. Plan on accessorizing with scarves and vests. Still debating about 1 or 2 pair of shoes. I did this on my past river cruise and was very happy with it all. No one seemed to care what you wore!

[christinatady]

We always, always get there at least one day ahead of time to get over jetlag. A must going from L.A. to Europe. Plus, you get to explore the city you're starting out in before the cruise.

[karencondit]

Laurie, we got home last night from a Viking "cruise" on the Elbe River starting in Prague. We're calling this our LAND cruise. Because of a collapsed bridge in Dresden and epic flooding, we were in hotels and "sailing" by bus to Berlin. Two of the nights we were staying on a Viking ship (Astrild) in Wittenburg and the water went down enough to allow us to go on a 1 hour sailing adventure before dinner. The guests and staff were positively giddy on that beautiful evening. This was our 8th Viking river cruise and my first one to pack golf pants like you described. They were PERFECT for looking dressy enough and on the rainy days, dried before we got back on the ship, not to mention wrinkle free from packing and wearing. I'm a fan of those for all the reasons you brought to light. Many thanks for all of your packing tips and guidance, as we are also carry-on packers. I always get good inspiration from your videos. Danke!!!

[johnarnold]

Adapters are extremely important. I was on a flight that was diverted due to a fire on American Airlines and we had to land somewhere in Canada. But because American didn’t have a flight there we had to wait in a 100x 100 area for 36 hours (yes it sucked). The most popular person was the kid with the $10 Walgreens adapter.

Be the boy!! I travel now with adapters in every luggage piece i have.

[shabuchan]

Cruise Tip - see if there is a YT video online for your exact ship and room type. That’s how I found out exactly what the plugs looked like and brought some European adapters so I can use all the plugs in the room.

[arlenemaxwellcopeland]

Wow! You look so good without make up! Natural beauty! Hey, those look like the pants I bought for long travel for the same reason. I don't think mine look as good on me, but I LOVE how easy they are for travel, water resistant, with SPF, quick dry, easy wash, and so comfy.

[Gevedon]

Whee, whee, whee!!! That was a fun video! Great items and info, thanks Laurie!!

[crrizello]

River cruises are certainly eventful! Our recent Bordeaux river cruise was wonderful. In 2022, the Rhine and Danube rivers were so low you couldn't get through. I love the small zip bags for vitamins, pills, earrings, etc. All Viking ships have both US and European outlets. I also have a set of Notes on my iphone as a checklist for leaving the ship: check the safe, remove the adapter from the outlet, etc

[suzannestone]

Wow how did you know I was planning on going on a river cruise for my 60th! This is perfect!

[rebeccathomas]

We’re flying home now from this exact same Danube River cruise. (Spend a few days in Paris) Looks like we were at the same ports at the same time, I just didn’t realize it. This is all excellent advice. One more thing I’d suggest everyone take, a good attitude and sense of humor. Those Vienna/Budapest winds and storms derailed our trip. So thankful for it though! ❤

[rickcowan]

Thanks for this superhelpful video! We're packing for our Viking Rhine trip today and appreciate all your tips...