Kiev to the Black Sea

SHIP WAS IMMACULATELY CLEAN

Internet access worked well... Lovely reproductions of historic maps throughout ship, plus other lovely art... Odessa airport pick-up and Kiev airport drop-off was timely and efficient... Superb Cruise Director—gracious, courteous, enthusiastic and attentive... Delicious food (the fish entrees were especially good)... Tours fascinating, with well-informed, courteous guides who spoke good English... Coaches were always clean and litter-free... Ship was immaculately clean, both my stateroom and public areas... Stateroom blissfully quiet every night... In Odessa, before the ship sailed upriver, I took an evening tour to a drama in the famed opera house. Viking got us marvelous seats—only 11 rows back from the orchestra pit, and central... [This cruise] is a fascinating one; I learned a great deal and came to appreciate the hardships Ukraine has faced through the centuries.