This was our first Viking Cruise but we have been on may others. We heard Viking was very good and a good value, we would now agree. Our goal was to see the Northern Lights, I know they don't control that but even if we hadn't seen them ( which we did 5 nights) we would of been very happy witht the cruise. The ship was spotless and beautiful, the crew was friendly beyond belief. Everyone had a ...
This was a 14 day cruise that left From Copenhagen, circumnavigated Iceland and returned to Copenhagen. We have been on Seabourn at least 6 times and this was our second time on the Ovation.
We like the larger size, compared to the 3 older and smaller ships, which is most noticeable in the Thomas Keller restaurant and bar. We were told there were only about 325 passengers, and the captain said ...
I would strongly recommend Viking Cruises. They are a first class organization from the Stewards to the Bridge Officers. We saw the Captain walking the ship, up and down the stairs several times as he did his rounds. He was pleasant and not aloof like some tend to be. Viking goes above and beyond to take care of their passengers. They are almost perfect in attention to details. The food is ...
I have a fused polio ankle. My husband has occasional balance/ walking issues. We chose this itinerary because Viking has an included level 1 excursion included at each stop. This means few steps, fairly even walkways, handrails, not too many cobbles. There were a couple of stops that were involving a more difficult way to get to the coach, especially because of the tides, docking positions, etc. ...
We chose the British Isles Explorer cruise as 1) we love everything British and Irish, and 2) we visited so very many of the places I had studied in my undergraduate majors. The weather turned out to be excellent (except for one day) so the excursions were fun, enlightening and highlighted the local history so very well. (Skara Brae and Jarlshof met all my expectations and then some!) The Viking ...
The decision was based on the itinerary, dates offered, excursions included in price, and air fare included. The unknown would be if the initial cost was going to be worth the trip. First, the customer service in first rate all through the ship. The cleanliness was like a brand new ship. The cleaning staff when above and beyond to meet your every need. The beverage manager actually placed an order ...
Iceland and the northern lights were both on our bucket list. We enjoyed a viking river cruise and felt Viking ocean would be a great choice for Iceland and the Northern Lights.
The Viking Venus is a beautiful ship(2 years old). Elegantly appointed and spacious the Viking Venus provides a great cruising experience. Viking doesn't provide vacations, they provide experiences. There is an ...
Any cruise to the Arctic North to see the Northern Lights because you must go during the Northern Hemispere's winter moths. To see the Northern Lights, you must be willing to accept that your voyage will be less than "perfect" for the following reasons:
1. Cloudy, overcast skies
2. Rough Seas due to stormy weather
Fortunately for us, we experienced just a little of both, but it was ...
My sister in law and I initially booked with Hurtigruten until we were informed that Viking sailed a similar itinerary. So grateful we switched! The Viking Venus is a beautiful ship! Soothing colors, beautiful spaces to relax, exceptional staff, delicious food and great entertainment.
We boarded in Tilbury and this was the fastest onboarding of any cruise experience. We exited from the taxi ...
This was our second Viking Ocean, and the quality and level of service was five star just as it always has been in the past. It doesn't ever seem like there are 930 passengers on the ship because of Viking's clever way of providing multiple living spaces throughout the ship, from the Explorer's Lounge at the front of the ship, to the Living Room on Deck 1, and many other delightful, comfortable, ...