Viking Ocean Viking Orion Cruise Reviews

We have been on 8 previous cruises to Alaska and over 25 cruises total with Crystal, Holland America and Oceana. We cruised from Vancouver to Seward and back, so two cruises, I guess. The two-day pre cruise was at a marginal hotel and there were no offerings of things to do in Vancouver. The transfer to the ship was a 5-hour tour with our luggage on the bus. So, we get to the ship midafternoon ...

Great service! Great excursions! Great room and great dinners! It didn’t seem like 900 were on the boat ever! Viking’s service helped us on every question we had. Diners were never seemed busy and could get into all restaurants. Easy on, easy off with easy to and from excursions. Our room was very comfortable and had an egg crate liner put on the bed because of my back. The ...

We wanted to go to Alaska and the timing worked very well so we could also celebrate a significant anniversary. Viking Orion is a beautiful ship where we never felt crowded or overwhelmed by fellow travelers. Our stateroom was beautiful with heated bathroom floors and every little detail thought through. The Viking staff will go above and beyond to help every guest have an amazing time so in the ...

We have waited for a long time to take this bucket list trip to Alaska! The smaller number of passengers on the ship was important to us and we had heard so many positive recommendations for Viking. We selected both the cruise and the inland extension as we have wanted to se Denali National Park for quite sometime. All accommodations we first class as the cabin was a great size and we enjoyed ...

I used funds from a Viking trip to Iceland cancelled during Covid. Very expensive but have never had better service from the staff on a cruise ship. The guest lecturers were amazing and so much more accessible given the small ship atmosphere. We liked the stop in Valdez which only a few cruise lines offer. The food was the best we’ve had on. a ship. Drinks, shore excursions and specialty ...

We chose this cruise because the ship was smaller than many of the other cruises, the great reputation of Viking, and the ports it was sailing to. We were not disappointed. The cabins are well thought out and were perfect for the amount of time that we spent in them. The food was outstanding. From the World Cafe to the three sit-down restaurants, the staff and food was excellent. Any need we had ...

We wanted to cruise the Alaskan Inside passage on a ship with fewer passengers and quality service. The Viking Orion is a beautiful ship in perfect condition. There is an understated elegance on the Orion with beautiful art and artifacts. Our crew members were friendly and professional and always ready to help. The food was very good with plenty of choices at every meal. The excursions were ...

This cruise was the culmination of a lifelong interest in the glacial geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures of the Alaska panhandle. It certainly did not disappoint! From the active glacial fields and plentiful marine fauna of Seward’s Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay to the frequent interactions with living members the native Tlingit civilization to be found in Haines, Sitka, Juneau, ...

Alaska was a bucket list trip. Saw a lot of animals: lots of brown bears, humpback whales, orca, sea otters, eagles, caribou, etc. Ship room was great. Staff from housekeeping to restaurant were very attentive. Evening entertainment was great. Food at both the buffets and reservation-only dining rooms was wonderful. Great choices not matter your preference. Highly recommend the cruise and ...

Three couples went on this cruise together; one of them already had it scheduled and talked the other two (including us) into going. We were fortunate to have ideal weather for the entire 10 days. Everything about this cruise was top-notch. The service aboard Orion was excellent and very personalized. For example, we established a regular routine for dinner and always arrived at 6 PM when the ...