Rome (Civitavecchia) to the Mediterranean Cruise Reviews

Our first Ocean Cruise with Viking was a new experience for us, as we had previously enjoyed two river cruises with them and had an amazing time. The ship itself was flawless, from the staterooms to the dining areas and lounges. We even treated ourselves to a massage, and both had wonderful experiences. However, I must admit that I was disappointed with the included excursions. In my opinion, ...

Viking Saturn was exquisite! Loved everything about the ship, the rooms, the food, the bars, the entertainment were all fantastic. We were on the maiden voyage so there were some hiccups with service in the dining room, but the staff were all clearly trying hard. The only dissatisfaction of our trip were the excursions. We didn’t seem to have enough time in land. In Marseille our town ...

We knew, but had forgotten that this was a brand new ship and we were the inaugural passenger cruise. I/we cannot rave enough about how great this ship and staff was. It was my first time on a Viking, my friends 2nd (she did a River Cruise prior.) This was supposed to be a cruise that my husband and I were to take together, but unfortunately he recently passed (and my travel partner's husband had ...

We selected Viking because 1) it is a small luxury ship, 2) the modern and new decor, 3) and adults only. The size of ship and number of passengers did not disappoint - we were able to dock in Monte Carlo (rather than tender) and likely better berthing in other ports due to our size. No crowds or waiting in line - there is plenty of space on this ship, and embarking/debarking the ship is a ...

We just wrapped up our inaugural cruise with Emerald aboard AZZURRA, but let me tell you, it was far from smooth sailing. The good points like comfortable bed were overshadowed by the disappointments, leaving us with a clear message: we will NEVER cruise with Emerald again. Let's dive into the grievances that ruined our experience: - Prepare for a delightful whiff of sewage, as our room ...

We were referred to Viking by a friend who has been on several river cruises. Initially, we were also interested in a river cruise around May to celebrate a milestone birthday, but the only available cruises were in Northern Europe and we definitely wanted warmer weather. Thankfully, we found a room on the Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise that included a bucket-list destination: Barcelona. ...

Excellent new ship! We just returned from the maiden voyage of the new Viking Saturn and our first Viking Ocean ship on the Iconic Mediterranean cruise. The cruise ship is like you are at a resort with many wonderful things to do and beautiful areas to relax. The interior space is beautifully designed with various things dividing the open space areas with many small areas for conversation. The ...

We waited 4 years for this and what a let down. This felt more like a cheap package holiday than a luxury experience. Shambolic coach transfers (when did we last do that?), ongoing ship maintenance and dining experiences which didn't exist. Not to mention shoddy entertainment, poorl excursions and meal times being arranged around excursion times. If you didn't queue at 7pm for dinner you ...

This was our 5th cruise with Windstar and our 2nd on the Wind Surf. Took this 4/30/23 sailing as it was as far out as our FCC would take us on the schedule. We knew the Spring weather could be a mixed bag (and it was) but that didn't damper our spirits or Windstar's casual elegance. Windstar consistently excels at great staff; they call you by name by the second day, excellent dining options; ...

I know all these ships do pretty much the same thing…travel overnight to the next destination & drop you off for a land excursion that’s just long enough t give you a little taste of the local flare. What made this smaller ship stand out was the AMAZING staff. Not just welcoming, but vibrant and funny personalities that truly made the trip. To name the standouts; Anthony (thanks for your hilarious ...