Viking Ocean Sydney (Australia) Cruise Reviews

It’s hard to pick the best part of our experience. The scenery was amazing and the port stops were a mix of off the beaten track and must sees. However, that’s not the reason you book with Viking. The reason you book with them is because everyone working on the crew has worked with Viking for years. This is so uncommon for cruise ships. Usually people burn out after months. The cleanliness and ...

It was easily the best vacation we have ever had. The staff and crew all treated us like royalty. The entertainment was second to none and the enhancement lectures were very educational. The daily excursions were nicely supported by onboard resident historians that enhanced each port of call. The entertainment was nothing short of spectacular. From the 4 singers to the 4 members of the band ...

The Viking Orion ship is beautiful and peaceful and provided a luxurious background for our visits to ports in Australia and New Zealand. We added the 3-day Sydney extention and arrived on New Year's Eve. Without prior planning, it's not possible to secure a spot to view the fireworks over the bridge and opera house. But we were delighted that we could see the fireworks in the sky from our hotel ...

My husband and I planned this once-in-a-lifetime trip. We were not disappointed! Great service by staff and wonderful ports of call. Viking does an excellent job of attending to each person’s needs. Whereas on huge cruise ships where one can feel lost in the crowd, on a smaller ship such as Viking, they give personalized service. Excellent choices for food and beverage. Rooms and public areas are ...

We were looking for something out of the ordinary, and this adventure did not disappoint. We enjoyed exploring Sydney and riding the public ferries to the local beaches,, seeing kangaroos in the wild during our Hunter Valley wine tasting, snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, witnessing Komodo Dragons in their natural environment, and relaxing in a luxurious Bali resort. The Viking Experience ...

My husband and I originally purchased a river cruise to sail 2020; then Covid. After waiting three years to travel we decided the Australia/New Zealand ocean cruise sounded like a once in a lifetime adventure. Viking did not disappoint! This was our first Viking cruise but not our first cruise. First let me begin with the safety features for Covid that were built into our ship-sinks with cloth ...

After three iterations we finally made it to our bucket list destination: New Zealand. We’ve been to Australia before, but New Zealand has evaded us for years for many different reasons. It was well worth the wait. Our cruise was exceptional in all aspects. The food was delicious, the wine plentiful and the staff so friendly and worked to make every detail perfect. The excursions were well planned ...

Just returned from a dream trip down under. This was our second ocean cruise with Viking. We had cruised the Mediterranean on the Jupiter, pre-pandemic. Have taken dozens of cruises on many lines. Love the Viking vibe - sleek, intimate, inclusive excellence with no formal nights, no casino, no kids. First, some general impressions about their ocean cruises: the launderette on each floor ...

We wanted to see Australia and New Zealand. The food was amazing. We loved The Chef's Table. We ate there 4 times in 2 weeks. Manfredi's was okay, but not our favorite. Most people on the ship disagreed. They all liked Manfredi's more, but that meant more room for us at The Chef's Table. The Restaurant was good. The buffet was good. The wine glass was never empty. Wish we could have had Gelato ...

My wife and I chose this cruise because it visited many of the locations in Australia that we had not visited before, plus we really looked forward to the Komodo dragon visits. The on shore organization was extremely good, professional and friendly. The initial check in process for quick. It was annoying that various pre-trip activities documented by Viking for Australia and Bali were not ...