My wife and I went on a 7 days cruise of Greek Islands in Celestyal Crystal , starting from Athens.
It was a wonderful and enjoyable experience -we felt completely at home by the 5 star service provided by the entire ship crew. They made us feel like being part of one big family. Even though we are vegetarians there was enough spread of fruits and vegetables to ease our concerns. The F&B crew ...
This was my first cruise and the experience was overwhelming. The staff were all so friendly, accommodating and willing to answer any question. If I wanted any changes to my room, they the staff was very responsive. Every meal was memorable and the wait staff were impressive. One night the meal was surf & turf, but I just wanted some of the lobster. To my surprise the chef brought over two lobster ...
We booked this cruise in March of 2022, when covid was still in the news. We figured that Viking would take good care of us, and we have heard raves about their ships and service. The hype was warranted. The ship was first class all the way, food was great, service was wonderful, cabins were very nice. We liked it enough that we have booked 2 more cruises with them. We enjoyed the itinerary, ...
I originally booked the cruise to St Petersburg, Russia but due to the war changed to Empires of the Mediterranean. This was my first cruise.
The ship was just the right size and the fact that there were only 900 passengers and all adults was an important factor in choosing Viking. Also, the cruise was designed for cultured individuals which I enjoyed.
The service provided by the staff was ...
We went on this cruise to see Greece. All of the excursions were educational, fun and surprising. The local guides were charming and the buses were great. We had a good mix of small towns and larger city excursions. We enjoyed the ship equally to the excursions. The restaurants were all amazing and included beer and wine with lunch and dinner. I enjoyed tea time in the Wintergarden so much but ...
From the time we made the reservations til we got home, Viking service was exceptional. Our airline tickets were tight but manageable. When we arrived in Athens, my wife's bag stayed in Vienna but the Viking rep, George, walked us thru the process to get her bag delivered. We boarded the Viking Sea and went to Customer Service and she was told that because of the Viking luggage tag her bag would ...
Everything about the Viking Ocean Cruise experience was outstanding. The cruise ship itself is laid out in such a way that we never felt crowded. The number of dining options, the various areas of the ship in which to sit and read or sip a cocktail, the decks with their outside walking tracks, the numerous stairs and elevators, as well as the large lower area for Guest Services provide an ...
We wanted to see Greece and this cruise with the added Athens Pre-Stay was a great way of seeing all the different areas of Greece. Athens is a city but the Parthenon on the acropolis is truly a treat. The hotel we stayed is walking distance to the Plaka section and the main area of the city. After boarding the ship we were very pleased with the stops and the excursions. They were organized ...
We chose this cruise for the itinerary, full in the knowledge that Crystal was due for retirement in a few months, and despite it having little in the way of modern conveniences and razzmatazz. We were definitely not disappointed, and enjoyed a fabulous 2 weeks. The crew were, in the main, fantastic.
Despite only having limited performers, we were presented with a different show every night in ...
After our very positive experience with the Celestyal Crystal last year, my wife and I wanted to take another cruise with this ship (see review August 2022), now with other destinations, such as Istanbul, Volos and Kavala. We had a great time again this trip, thanks in part to the very friendly, hospitable crew, the unsurpassed theater and music performances, the fine ship, the well-known inside ...