Zhao Shang Yi Dun (Viking Sun) Review
5.0 / 5.0
Elegance in the real ocean
wrf1984
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
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Sail Date: Oct 2018
We chose Viking Ocean because of excellent experiences with Viking River Cruises, of which we have been on four in Europe. We were not disappointed.
Before I write the review for this cruise, a word about the ocean:
Traveling the North Sea and Bay of Biscay is a completely different animal from cruising the Caribbean, where most “past-cruisers” have gone. Here you really are “at sea,” with all that entails: waves and troughs that can easily be 20 to 30 feet high, storms, and other nasty weather. As a Navy veteran I absolutely loved the return to the open sea, but many on board seemed quite nonplussed that they weren’t on the glassy surfaces they had previously experienced. Do your homework.
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Cabin Veranda V2
For those who have been on Viking River Cruises, you’ll find the cabins roomier. We had a minimally-priced cabin, which is located on the lowest cabin level. In addition to a king-sized bed there were two chair and a coffee table plus a desk and desk chair. The balcony had two wicker chairs and a small table. It appears, if you are traveling with others in adjoining cabins, you can open partitions between balconies.
The bathroom was somewhat larger than on their river boats. The shower is larger and the bathroom had a !!heated floor!!
By the way: cabins on the lower decks and nearness to the center of the ship will rerduce the effects of rough seas. REDUCE, not eliminate.
Cabins are cleaned daily with turn-down service later. The mini-bar is stocked and free (no alcohol) – another really nice amenity.
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