KMcJr

We tried it and enjoyed it. Talked to others who said they enjoyed it as well. Seems like 16 seats were available on the Alruna last week. They did not do it on the "German" night.

Greetings.

 

Last year, the ship left Amsterdam at around 11:30 PM. Probably leaving around the same time this year as well. You should have plenty of time.

 

Enjoy!

 

Jeff

We went from Amsterdam to Basel on The Alruna last week.The ship left Amsterdam around 11;30pm . We were not docked in the center of the city but Viking had shuttles running back and forth.

Thanks for the updates. We are taking Viking from Amsterdam to Basel on Saturday so we will be eagerly watching for your posts. This is our first and we are looking forward to it.

Hi all! We're on the cruise from Amsterdam to Basel right now. We always arrive two nights early for any transatlantic travel. Otherwise you will be a zombie for the first couple of days (we come from the west coast of the U.S., so lots of time zones to cross). Another group on this cruise planned to arrive on the day of the cruise. Had their flight cancelled because of mechanical problems on a brand new plane. Took two days to finally get to Amsterdam - had no time at all in the city and had to be bussed to the second day of the cruise. Bummer! Don't the take the chance - always give yourself extra days. So much to see in Amsterdam - do pre-book tours for Amsterdam way ahead online. We booked ourselves into Mövenpick. Easy access to the ship with a 6 or 7 minute walk from our hotel. We're on Embla. Love this cruise and so impressed by Viking! We have cruised many times, but our first river cruise. Definitely not our last! Also extended our stay, sleeping in and getting off the ship about 9:00 a.m.- then an easy hour train ride from Basel to Zurich and an overnight there before we fly back to the U.S. at a reasonable time the following day. Otherwise some have to leave the ship at 4:15 a.m. to fly back the day our boat reaches Basel.

We are doing the same cruise next week with almost the same plan. Two days early in Amsterdam and two days post in Lucerne. Would be curious to hear what the current conditions are like and any advice on must do's or things to look out for based on your experience. This will be out first time doing this so we are clueless. Thanks