This was recommended by our travel agent because of Viking's reputation and the itinerary which included St Petersbourg and Norwegian Fjords with desirable "included" tours at each port. There were many choices of ...

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Sail Date August 2017

A2RRL

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Excellent ship, excellent cruise!

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We did the Vikings Homelands cruise on the Viking Star. We were impressed with the excellent food options, the onboard entertainment, and the choices of sidetrips. For us, seeing Swan Lake performed in St Petersburg ...

Sail Date September 2018

Chuck d

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Best ever

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We wanted to try Viking Ocean and to cruise in the Baltic. It was a great itinerary good excursions. The Viking Star was the best ship we have ever been on, and we are long time Azamara fans. We were a bit ...

Sail Date August 2018

grummanaa1

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Are they new at this?

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We booked this cruise in November 2016, primarily for the itinerary and small ship and also took the option of the Iceland pre-cruise extension and looked forward to it for 2 years. It was expensive but having ...

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Sail Date September 2018

Travelgoer

3 Reviews Written

29 Helpful Votes

Fabulous Viking Homeland's Cruise of the Baltic Sea

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

This cruise: The Viking Homeland's offered many ports of call throughout Northern Europe. My husband and I have always wanted to visit this area. It was our opinion, THIS cruise must be among the most popular ...

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Sail Date August 2018

Stephen harbaugh

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Viking is superb

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

I wanted to see Scandinavian countries and i felt a cruose was a good way to sample many of them. The Viking ship was beautiful, the service perfect, and i felt i had a very magical wonderful experience. I was ...

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Sail Date August 2018

DORISHOCK

1 Review Written

Always wanted to see the Scandinavian Countries.

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We like smaller ships. Viking does a wonderful job. The food was fantastic in all the dining rooms. The crew was excellent, they really catered to all our needs. Our cabin boys, Willy and Tijo were outstanding, ...

Sail Date August 2018

Autgr

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Wonderful Cruise

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We chose this cruise do to past experience with Viking river cruises and their excellent service. It also had the itinerary we wanted. The ship is only 3 years old and in perfect condition. Really appreciate the ...

Sail Date August 2018

alfnilsen

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

The cruise was fantastic!!

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We had been on two Viking River cruises and were extremely impressed. We never had an interest to go on an Ocean cruise until those experiences. We were always disinterested in the larger capacity ships and felt ...

Sail Date August 2018

cwiedeman

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

All my cruises will be Viking

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

The travel to and from can be tiring but once you are in Vikings hands everything is made easy. This was our second Viking cruise and we were even more impressed this time than last year. We love everything about ...

Sail Date August 2018

Kjodal

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Our Scandinavian Cruise of a Lifetime

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We chose this cruise because our backgrounds are Polish, German, Danish and Irish, so we would be able to visit some of the countries our ancestors came from Embarkation took only about 10 minutes. We enjoyed the ...

Sail Date August 2018

Ottawawanderer

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

A fantastic voyage

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We chose the VIking Homelands cruise because of the variety of countries (Baltic countries plus add on of Iceland) and time of year fit well with our needs. This was our second Viking cruise (previous was the Grand ...

Sail Date August 2018

RP Stage

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Smaller Ships are better

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

I like smaller ships, if you consider 900 passengers smaller. Less off and on boarding time, more personal service, less ship to have to navigate within, accessible to smaller, more intimate ports of call. Get to ...

Sail Date August 2018

SandiVullo

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Viking Homelands

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We had wanted to visit the countries around the Baltic Sea and this particular cruise itinerary suited our preferences. We had previously taken a Viking river cruise so knew that we would be pleased with the Viking ...

Sail Date August 2018

Wopperer

1 Review Written

Viking Journey

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

Itenerary, was well planned. The excretions were diverse enough to engage people of all walks of life. Sometimes towns were small enough to explore in your own. We liked having alternative dining as we are not ...

Sail Date September 2017

paulax45

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

My first big cruise, it was fantastic!

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

Basically, I was not a cruise person, but was generously invited on this one. Since it fit my schedule I went, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations!!! The ship is beautifully appointed (down to ...

Sail Date August 2017

For the Fun of It

1 Review Written

Fantastic Experience

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

The Homelands itinerary included countries we desired to see. As opposed to the mega-ships, we were looking for a new smaller luxury ship that was beautifully appointed with a focus on passenger service. Our ...

Sail Date July 2017

Anita Mariano

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Amazing

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

The staff on the Star was wonderful. They were always courteous, helpful and went beyond their assigned duties. Other than cutting our food and feeding us they did everything within their power to make our journey ...

Sail Date September 2017

jorgyth

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Our third Viking Cruise.

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

Cruise was good for the most part but a couple of things could have been handled better. 1.- in Germany I took the 12 hour Berlin tour, 6 hours round trip from ship to Berlin, then a quick 1 hour bus tour around ...

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Sail Date September 2017

davidh17

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Enjoying the Baltic

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

This was our first Viking OCEAN cruise and it was a beautiful ship, very easy to navigate. Although we were planning to eat mostly fish, the beef was some of the best we have eaten and stuck to that. The ...

Sail Date September 2017

CometLe

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Overwhelming cultural experience

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

This is the second time we cruise with Viking. Bit this Scandinavian cruise is beyond our expectations. Every shore excursion, every lecture, every musical performance is well thought of, well planned. The ship ...

Sail Date September 2017

Fred Stabbert

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Our Best Cruise Ever!

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

The Homeland theme in the Baltic filled our specific desire to learn about family historic geography. As a half-Norwegian half-German guy, I learned more than I expected. In addition, the visit to the Hermitage ...

Sail Date September 2017

Schwma

1 Review Written

Very Nice Cruise Overall

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

Smooth sailing on the Baltic Sea at this time of year made it extra special for us. I don't do waves. Service was excellent- friendly and courteous. The lunch and breakfast buffet style meals at the world cafe were ...

Sail Date July 2017

Dianne Oulton

1 Review Written

Best Cruise I've been on

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We had a full day in Stockholm before the cruise and really enjoyed exploring the city on our own, with the help of the Viking reps in the lobby of the hotel. The ship was beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed the food ...

Sail Date May 2017

JaneHowell

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Truly a memorable experience

Viking Star

Baltic Sea

We chose Viking because of the locations of this cruise and the opportunity to visit multiple countries without having to pack and unpack. The location, weather at the time of the year was absolutely perfect. The ...

Sail Date August 2017