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Amazing ship and crew, mediocre ports, unacceptable post excursion

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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jmars13
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

The Viking Octantis is a beautiful ship and the crew was absolutely spectacular. There was enough to do, fantastic rooms, and the food was quite good and varied. The crew/staff is really what made this cruise memorable - from housekeeping to serving staff to bartenders - everyone was so kind and eager to please. However, we were disappointed in a few very important things: 1. The submarines ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Nordic Balcony


Mixed Review of Octantis trip

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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BigPadre
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Stateroom - Exceptional, roomy and upscale...best ever. Room attendants were exceptional as well, never under your feet but always there when needed. Large window was a fine substitute for a balcony given the chilly weather and rain. Had a big TV that had little to view unless you liked 5 different news channels. Guest Services - Available without out a line most of the time. Helpful, ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Nordic Penthouse (with Balcony)


Great Lakes Explorer Viking Ocantis

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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cdetreat
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Previous experience with Viking was favorable and we hoped this was a way to see the Great Lakes area which was a part of the country we had not been. Had we done more research we would have not taken this trip. The ship is beautiful and well designed, with lots of hidden and cozy places to enjoy spending time. The ride is very smooth with little movement, even in rough water. Entire crew from ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you, cdetreat, for sharing your experience with us. Your kind words about our onboard staff are truly a testament to their dedication to your comfort. That said, we are sorry to learn...

Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Nordic Junior Suite


Beautiful area

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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lztyper
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to see the Great Lakes. Aside from Mackinac Island, the onshore options were very limited. We loved the special boat and the tour of all the "toys". However, most of the other options for excursions involved Zodiacs, canoes, or kayaks. I was having my hip replaced after the cruise so those options were not good for me. On the ship, the library was very nice with a puzzle or two. ...
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Sail Date: September 2022


Great Lakes

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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eparet
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

After having the Paris-Normandy cruise we paid for cancel in 2020 and 2021, we decided to stay closer to home and book the Great Lakes Expedition. We enjoyed Mackinac Island, and really wanted to eat lunch at the Grand Hotel. It was not worth $149 a person as it was a buffet. We were herded in with many other people. There was no tour or information about the hotel. So-so service and no ...
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Sail Date: August 2022


An extended exploration cruise from Alaska through the Aleutian Islands to Nome

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Roald Amundsen

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Galindez
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Overall my wife and l found ‘Alaska and British Columbia – Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands’ 07 July – 25 July 2002 a disappointing experience. What was good:- • The information provided pre cruise was clear and timely • The ship, MS Roald Amundsen, is a perfect platform for exploration • The cabins, or ‘staterooms’ are well equipped and very comfortable • The equipment ...
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Sail Date: July 2022


Nice Concept but need to work out some bugs

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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Love To Traveling
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

First of all let me say that the ship is Beautiful. The staff was wonderful and couldn't have been more friendly. The food was amazing. The Chef "I'm sorry I can't remember his name" was always about checking on the guests. My only hold back on giving this a higher rating is that Viking still has some kinks to work out as far as ports, equipment, and boarding vessels for expeditions. Some of ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Nordic Balcony


Has the onboard experience down pat; other details, not so much

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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marybrodo
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We just completed the June 18th Great Lakes Explorer cruise, starting in Milwaukee and ending in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  It was our first Viking cruise.  Pros: 1. We thought the ship was beautiful, and enjoyed the many "nooks and crannies" to sit and relax. 2. The crew was absolutely wonderful.  They worked hard, remembered names, and were gracious and friendly. 3.  Food ran the ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


Not ready for prime time

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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Jcrnorf
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Due to the pandemic we wanted to cruise domesticly so we selected this cruise based on the published description which was very misleading. We booked a balcony which turned out to be a window . We booked an extended cruise. We were expected to change staterooms three times in spite of booking several months in advance. Viking did not have the permits to utilize the submarines or special boats in ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


Disappointed with Ponant

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Le Laperouse

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SeasideLady
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Based on the price, we thought Ponant would be a really nice cruise, but we were disappointed in comparison to other top-notch cruise lines we've enjoyed. Many incidents were individually small things that would have been easily overlooked IF the overall cruise or friendliness of the staff would have exceeded (or even MET) our expectations. As our cruise progressed though, the tiny annoyances ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


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