Athens (Piraeus) to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Viking Ocean Viking Sea Cruise Reviews

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Great cruise, both relaxing and educational (Athens to Venice)
"All the excursions we went on (8) were of good or great quality most led by exceptional guides.Viking offered from 6-10 shore excursions at each port, at least one of which was free...."Read More
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Varied and fascinating itinerary on a beautiful ship

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tcsprakk
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We selected this cruise because of the ship (having sailed on it and it sister-ships twice before), the variety of destinations, and the selection of excursions at each port. Despite being one of the first Viking ocean vessels (circa 2016), the Viking Sea is beautifully maintained and the wear and tear from our first cruise on it in 2017 was minimal. The interior, staff, and organization was ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


Magnificient Meditteranean

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jrdehaan23
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We were told by a friend that a Mediterranean cruise would be a very worthwhile trip. We are so glad we took his advice. The Viking cruise line was very professional to work with from booking over the phone, monitoring reservations online, and the friendly staff on board. This cruise is for adults only, which we liked for this trip. My husband was surprised with a bottle of sparkling wine and cake ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Great cruise, both relaxing and educational (Athens to Venice)

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dtsturrock
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We travelled with our two adult kids to see 4 countries (8 cities) we had never seen before. I really enjoyed traveling on a smaller (900 passenger ship) rather than the other huge (4000+ passenger) alternatives - the ports where the other big ships showed up were noticeably overwhelmed. Viking offered from 6-10 shore excursions at each port, at least one of which was free. All the excursions ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Group of Friends had an Amazing Time!

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TravelingFriends2017
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

A group of 5 friends sailed this amazing cruise. We chose it based on the great locations & we weren’t disappointed. This is our third Viking cruise and we really appreciate the consistency of the quality provided by Viking. From the minute we stepped on the ship, we were greeted with a smile & that happened the entire cruise. The Viking crew (all of them!) excel in customer service. The ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


First Timer but NOT Last Timer!

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lomegsmom
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose Viking on their impeccable reputation. They did not disappoint. It is obvious from day 1 that customer service is the priority. We were always greeted warmly by all staff no matter the time of day or night. The cabin stewards cleaned twice a day as well as restocked the mini fridge. The Freya products provided in the bathroom were great. I did not use my own products. The pools and decks ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Getting away from RCCL

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ebuecheler
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The ship was very nice…we liked the size of the ship compared to RCCL ships we have been on the past 32 cruises. Really liked no kids under 18 and no casino or smoking. Very friendly staff…John and April were best cabin attendents for our cabin 6080. Sharon down on Bar on Deck 1 was especially nice...you hire good people. Food was very good at all venues…my only negative comment – the World ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


Outstanding service!

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Seminole1979
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We traveled on a River Cruise with Viking in the past. We were very impressed with the service offered we wanted to try an Ocean cruise. The Viking team showed up with the same type service so it was easy to see it’s part of the company’s culture. The cabins cleaned twice a day, the ship was always clean, and the restaurants top notch. In the restaurants the food was well prepared and tasted ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Liked everything but the food

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Floridagirl6
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because of the ports visited that was on our bucket list for years. We sailed on the Viking Sea in 2019 and loved everything about the cruise. We had the same expectations after booking this cruise but we were immediately disappointed starting the first night on board. The food quality, selection, taste and presentation were lacking and mediocre at best. The food lacked ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


Why not to take a Viking cruise

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newcruisers101
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We booked a cruise with Viking, from Athens to Venice , and embarked on the cruise onJune9 of 2023 .The cruise is called “ Empires of the Mediterranean.” No vegetarian should book with Viking !! As my wife is basically a vegetarian, even before making the booking on the cruise, I had taken the trouble of calling Viking directly and speaking to somebody in the culinary department to ensure ...
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Thank you for providing us with a detailed account of your recent voyage, Newcruisers101. Your feedback is highly valued as it helps us gain insights into how we can enhance our services to...

Sail Date: June 2023


Fabulous first time coming cruise!

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Batturso1
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We initially went on a Viking cruise per the recommendations of my sister and brother-in-law who are Viking veterans. We have never wanted to go on a cruise before because all we have ever seen about cruising. Are they hordes of people, waiting in line to do everything and getting nickels and dimes for all activities and extra events. We were so glad that we did go on a Viking cruise for our first ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


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