Viking Sea Review
A wonderful cruise where we made wonderful memories.
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We went on a Viking three week river cruise in 2014 and found it excellent so we, myself, husband and eldest daughter, booked on a Viking Ocean Cruise for 50 days departing Istanbul on 3rd April 2016 After we had booked, we found out that this would be the Viking Sea's maiden voyage and were a little apprehensive but decided that we would trust the Viking company and made our plans to have a few days in Istanbul and then board the vessel on 3rd April, 2016
We had booked a Junior Penthouse Suite and our daughter had Deluxe Verandah right next door on Deck 7. We chose the Penthouse Suite because of the large area of 405sq.ft and it was close to lifts, swimming, dining and the winter garden area.
We were welcomed aboard at 11.00am. our boarding time without any problems of hold up. Our luggage was taken onto the boat and the thing that impressed us on boarding and indeed on the whole of the 50 day trip, was the smiling welcome and greeting that everyone from the Captain, the officers, all the staff and crew gave you every day. It was so welcoming and you immediately felt like 'family' aboard and with every single member of the ship smiling and asking how was your day, etc. you responded with an equal smile and answer. Viking are to be praised for training all their employees in this manner.
Cabin Review
The cabin was perfect with its floor to ceiling doors and windows accessing the balcony where we could sit in our lounge chairs or even lie on our king size bed and watch the world go by through the glass. Or if we wished we had a table and chairs on our balcony where we could sit out in the sun. I should mention that there is no smoking on the balconies, in your cabin or anywhere on the ship other than a small designated area I think was on deck 8 or 9. As I am allergic to cigarette smoke it was marvellous that I was completely safe whilst on board.