The vessel, food, and staff are magnificent. The vessel is extremely handsome without being ostentatious. Space per passenger is extraordinary; didn't feel crowded. Buffet almost always had extraordinary ...

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Sail Date November 2019

MS RS

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Very disappointed, very misleading cruise description

Viking Orion

Asia

We had expected better based on other travelers comments, cruise description and cost. To begin with the description of the cruise was misleading, it was described as spending two days in Bali, when in ...

Sail Date November 2019

davidt53

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Disappointed and Feeling Deceived

Viking Orion

Asia

We took the 12 night trip from Bangkok to Bali. The disembarkation port is more than 2 1/2 hours away from the city of Bangkok by taxi. This made making a visit to Bangkok after boarding the ship an expensive and ...

Sail Date November 2019

alan5151

4 Reviews Written

97 Helpful Votes

Beautiful ship, not quite 5*

Viking Orion

Asia

We were on the 12 day BKK > Bali leg. a) The Ship We should say up front we were wowed by the ship : immaculate and beautiful, and kept pristine by a dedicated staff. Although at 930 guests is one of the ...

Sail Date November 2019

z8c192

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Highlights of Southeast Asia

Viking Orion

Asia

We chose this cruise line and destination for the reasons: 1. we were looking for a cruise line that limit the children 2. no "nickel and dime" cruise 3. always wanted to visit SEA but was not sure where ...

Sail Date November 2019

Arthurg

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Should Have Been Better

Viking Orion

Asia

Viking rated #1! Not for this cruise. Short amount of time in Bangkok. Included tour was much too short. For a city like Bangkok, more time is needed. Next stops, Kuala Lampur and Singapore needed much more time. ...

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Sail Date November 2019

cayman5433

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Bangkok to Slums of Asia

Viking Orion

Asia

This itinerary was very poorly designed. Long 2-3 hour bus rides on excursions, through Indonesia slums and hot old buses. Stayed two days in Jataka, nothing to see but cheap for Viking to dock, Singapore was ...

Sail Date November 2019

robinhood1

4 Reviews Written

37 Helpful Votes

Familiar Viking Experience but some details need attention

Viking Orion

Asia

We really loved our Viking cruise and as Viking regulars appreciated the familiarity and excellent service from the very friendly staff. I will get the negatives out of the way straight away - there are ...

Sail Date April 2019

jamessmng

2 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Very relaxing cruise on a spacious mid size modern ship

Viking Orion

Asia

This cruise was a little different from all the other ones that I've been to. It is more relaxing, and more intellectual. The ship is newly commissioned, mid size but spacious for the number of guests. Except in ...

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Sail Date April 2019

boba88

1 Review Written

Cruising on Viking Orion is definitely a wonderful experience

Viking Orion

Asia

Our voyage on the Viking Orion from Bangkok to Bali was certainly one of the most memorable cruising we have the pleasure to partake. Viking has a way to pick the best crew, and this is no exception. As this is a ...

Sail Date November 2018

Phk

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Terrible tours and customer service

Viking Orion

Asia

My husband and chose to go on Viking’s Orion Bangkok to Bali cruise with our good friends. They have been on a number of Viking river cruises and we have been on 6 cruises however not with Viking. The ship is ...

Sail Date November 2018

ribera

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Bangkok, Bali and Beyond

Viking Orion

Asia

Chose countries I was interested in exploring...Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. I have traveled on Viking Riverboats twice before, and I was disappointed in the ocean cruise experience with Viking compared to ...

Sail Date November 2018

gschill

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Excellent ship, excursions ok

Viking Orion

Asia

The ship was absolutely beautiful - new and very well designed. PRE-ARRANGED TRANSFER: Had a bit of a problem upon our midnight arrival in Bangkok when there was no one to meet us, despite assurances that there ...

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Sail Date November 2018

Diver Vince

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Bangkok, Bali & Beyond; **Caveat emptor**

Viking Orion

Asia

This was our 3rd cruise on Viking Ocean, before on the Star & the Sea. Both were quite enjoyable. This one not so much! We boarded the ship in excellent health (and I have the blood work to prove it having been ...

Sail Date November 2018

dianainaspen

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Not many stars shone on the Viking Orion

Viking Orion

Asia

What a disappointment Viking proved to be. On a cruise from Bangkok to Bali and beyond thank goodness I got off in Bali and not beyond. The plus was the food was quite good. The penthouse veranda does not live up ...

Sail Date November 2018

milli1960

1 Review Written

15 Helpful Votes

Disappointing Viking Ocean Cruise

Viking Orion

Asia

We were looking forward to a stellar Viking experience-such as we've had previously on Viking River cruises. This Bangkok, Bali & Beyond embarking from Bangkok on November 16, 2018, was a rather dismal journey. ...

Sail Date November 2018

eyehep

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Asia made easy

Viking Orion

Asia

We love to cruise, but we are getting weary of the giant cruise ships. It takes forever to get from one space on the ship to another and there are crowds everywhere. We have read the great reviews of Vikings new ...

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Sail Date September 2018

Tovepape

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Exploring southeast Asia

Viking Orion

Asia

We chose this cruise because our travel agent brought it to our attention. She and others from our area were going and it was going to a part of the world we had never visited. The ship is great and the food is ...

Sail Date September 2018

martin9889

5 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Bangkok to Auckland in 45 days.

Viking Orion

Asia

This was our third time to travel with Viking Cruises. In spring of 2017 we traveled the Danube river from Bucharest to Budapest. This was such a fun and exciting trip beginning in Bangkok with a two day pre-cruise ...

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Sail Date November 2018

jeanaleider

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Orion - Beautiful ship and excellent cuisine.

Viking Orion

Asia

Wall Street Journal had an article about the Bangkok to Bali cruise. Our friends asked us to join them on the cruise to celebrate birthdays. If your birthday falls during the cruise, you may request a special ...

Sail Date November 2019

barakats

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Excellent but with some room for improvements

Viking Orion

Asia

Great way for a first time visit to parts of Southeast Asia. The cruise was perfect in most all aspects : a great and smooth embarkation and disembarkation processes, baggage handling and airport transportation; ...

Sail Date November 2019

Rodmanb294

2 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Great Ship! Great Crew and Staff! Good mix of passengers!

Viking Orion

Asia

Choose cruise to the itinerary.... Bangkok to Bali segment... Selected a mix of ship and private Tours... Ship tours... Someone needs to insure that tour guides speak undertstandable English. Ship is ...

Sail Date November 2019

ddgustaf

2 Reviews Written

Beautiful ship and sights

Viking Orion

Asia

We had always wanted to visit destinations listed in this itinerary and it fulfilled that desire. It just so happened that it was aboard the Viking Orion, our first Viking Ocean Cruise. The ship was all and more ...

Sail Date April 2019

gatheg

1 Review Written

Bangkok to Bali

Viking Orion

Asia

The ship was spacious and the common areas were beautifully appointed and maintained. The shore excursions were well planned the guides were all good. The service was excellent at all the restaurants I enjoyed ...

Sail Date November 2019

Corrie50

1 Review Written

26 Helpful Votes

Disappointed

Viking Orion

Asia

We have taken numerous Viking river and ocean trips. I never write reviews, however travelers need to know this trip is not worth the time or money. Until this trip we have had wonderful experiences with Viking. ...

Sail Date November 2018