Harwich to Norwegian Fjords Cruise Reviews

Outstanding service, great food, friendly crew, wonderful port selection. The only glitch during the cruise was that at one port everyone was trying to get off the ship at the same time. We were in a long line ...

Sail Date June 2016

Mogs19

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Overall Excellence

We wanted a luxury cruise to that area. Having experienced Viking River cruises we know we could be assured of excellence in every respect. We were certainly not disappointed. It met every one of our expectations. ...

Sail Date June 2016

DCSandy

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Viking Ocean -- a True Star of the Sea

We chose a month-long cruise that focused on the Norwegian fjords and the Baltic -- it was a combination itinerary that satisfied my desire to cruise the fjords and my husband's to visit the ports of the Baltic. It ...

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Sail Date June 2016

Brian1066

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Very very good.

Black Watch

This was our 2nd cruise, first for Fred Olsen. Our room was a balcony suite 9903 on Marquee deck 9. Having heard the reports over the past trees weeks when they had the engine problem we were slightly ...

Sail Date August 2016

TheGapps

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Our Best Ocean Cruise Ever

Had always wanted to go to Norway and Scotland, had had an excellent experience on a Viking river cruise in 2014. The ship was wonderful (Viking Sea). The cabin was great. Food and service were above ...

Sail Date June 2016

B. Margaret

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Travelling under the midnight sun!

I was initially drawn to the ports the Viking Sea into the Midnight Sun was going to visit, especially the Okneys and Shetlands. All port stops were truly amazing in all aspects - what I learned from the guides, ...

Sail Date June 2016

corbertours@gmail.com

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Fabulous service and beautiful accommodations!

The Viking Sea is a brand new ship that is beautifully appointed and one feels not only welcome but quickly at home. We enjoyed the many conversational areas that were offered all around the ship. The original art ...

Sail Date June 2016

Doreen Wolf

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Into the Midnight Sun

Heard about Viking starting Ocean cruising when on a Viking River Cruise 2 years earlier and thought we'd try it. The embarkation went very smoothly as we were taken from Heathrow to Harwich by taxi with another ...

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Sail Date June 2016

richardguy

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Ship is a work of art and cruise spectacular.

Beautiful ship, a work of Art. Excellent food and breathtaking scenery with wonderful excursions at each port. We managed to get a cancellation and our stateroom was marvellous. All the public areas of the ship are ...

Sail Date July 2016

ramblingroots

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

Viking Sea Into the Midnight Sun June 2016; Excellent Cruise

We chose this cruise based on the itinerary and on our enjoyment of previous Viking River cruises. Viking hit the nail on the head with their Ocean cruises. We loved the size and feel of the ship. The decor is ...

Sail Date June 2016

lovetohike

2 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

Into the Midnight Sun and Baltic Jewels was a near perfect cruise vacation.

We choose this cruise because of the itinerary, the midnight sun and the baltics (Two cruises were combined into one). We were not disappointed. Scotland and Norway (the first half of our cruise) were natural ...

Sail Date June 2016

Moraga Traveler

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Viking Sea the best ship we have been on, and the constant scenery was gorgeous.

Everything was exceptional. The food selection was excellent and the presentation was as you would get in the finest restaurant. Accommodations very comfortable and the many enrichments lectures were a fantastic ...

Sail Date June 2016

Billybob62

2 Reviews Written

22 Helpful Votes

One of the Best Cruises Ever

One of the best cruises we have ever been on. Comparable to Regent Seven Seas and Seabourn for quality of ship, food and staff. With 930 passengers, it never felt crowded (except in the theater one evening). The ...

Sail Date June 2016

Lambo46

1 Review Written

17 Helpful Votes

Viking Sea Into the Midnight Sun 2016

After three days in London we transferred to Harwich Port to the new Viking Sea. Embarkation was flawless and quick, we boarded and found our stateroom to be excellent. The ship is all veranda staterooms, the ...

Sail Date June 2016

frisbeewife

1 Review Written

Norway, Faroe Islands, Iceland Jul/Aug 2015

Brilliance of the Seas

Being from Florida, DH and I prefer cruises that go somewhere cool and this itinerary really fit the bill. We were really looking forward to escaping the summer heat and to make a long story short, this cruise was ...

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Sail Date July 2015

SunnySouthport

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

HAL, MS Ryndam, Norwegian Fjords; Excellent Choice!

Although this is my first review on Cruise Critic, we have cruised with other lines in the past and made use of the site in order to assist us in our planning. On this occasion, I have decided to try and leave ...

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Sail Date August 2015

Fezndids

4 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Cruising Faith Restored

Having always previously enjoyed cruising but earlier this year been on a Royal Caribbean Cruise earlier this year which we found most underwhelming at times, we approached this cruise with a little trepidation ...

Sail Date September 2015

jinky

3 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Fantastic Food, Fantastic Service

We`d not been with Holland America before and hearing that they had already sold the Ryndam to P&O Australia with this being it`s (and Holland America`s) last cruise out of Harwich we wondered if we`d done the right ...

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Sail Date September 2015

RJHNorthyorks

13 Reviews Written

53 Helpful Votes

First HAL Cruise; Disappointed

We have cruised many times before and are also used to the North Sea because we live close by. As we left Harwich the Captain advised that the crossing to Norway was going to be rough - it turned out to be one of ...

Sail Date September 2015

picky75

2 Reviews Written

Don't listen to the horror stories.... great cruise!

We read so many bad reviews we were not quite sure what we were getting into. However, we all had a great week cruising to Norway and would not have missed it for anything. This was our 2nd cruise with HAL and was ...

Sail Date August 2015

Usual suspect

1 Review Written

Holland America Ryndam; Must Try Harder

Very recently returned from a 7 day cruise on the Ryndam to the Norwegian Fjords (29 Aug to 5th Sept) Both my partner and I are seasoned cruisers previously with Thomsons, Royal Carribean, and P&O Embarkation ...

Sail Date August 2015

mgoldman666

4 Reviews Written

33 Helpful Votes

Holland America is a good choice for seasoned cruisers.

As Ryndam is going out of service, I will confine my comments to generalisations which could apply across the line. Boarding and reception at Harwich excellent: pity they will not be using the port any more. ...

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Sail Date August 2015

Dennlyn

4 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Old Ship; Crew Is Strength

This is an old ship and looks it. There is a desperate need for repairs, paint, new carpeting, new furniture and various other fittings. The ship was commissioned in 1994. I found out that Ryndam will be transferred ...

Sail Date August 2015

mickey89

6 Reviews Written

45 Helpful Votes

Goodbye Ryndam