We had heard wonderful things from friends about Viking cruises and after much deliberation, decided we would experience it first hand. We decided on an ocean cruise as this is what we have been used to doing on different cruise lines in the past. Could there possibly be that much of a difference? The answer is YES! From the moment we landed at the airport to the moment we were escorted back to ...
The Viking Jupiter was an amazing experience. There was so much to do and the crew was incredible about making you feel at home and comfortable. The educational programs were interesting and very informative. The entertainment was top notch and very enjoyable. The performers were excellent! We had fun dancing under the stars one night with exceptional music and lively performers who had you up ...
We had been on several Viking river cruises as well as other long boat river cruises. We enjoy the Viking experience of wonderful, cheerful & polite staff, clean modern rooms, excellent buffets and included daily excursions. On board lectures were thought provoking. We also took in paid excursions each day and a special "Kitchen Table" experience with the executive chef. We walked with the chef ...
We chose this cruise in order to visit the home of my maternal ancestors (Norway...specifically Stavanger!). Part of our original itinerary was changed because of the war in Ukraine but Viking made up for it with more time in Denmark and Norway.
If we would do this again, we would be sure to extend our trip with more time in Stockholm at the beginning. Our time there was way too short! ...
We were actually booked on the maiden voyage of the Polars from the Artic to Antarctic. The cruise was canceled due to the ship not being ready in time. We had the timeframe carved out so we looked for an alternative itinerary. The Viking Venus with the Iceland extension fit the timeframe.
As with all Viking ships, the staff was extraordinary. We especially enjoyed our captain who was a ...
We chose this cruise because we have Finnish heritage. Unfortunately, because of the Ukraine war with Russia, Russia and Finland were removed from the itinerary. Bornholm was added, but was also removed, ostensibly because of bad weather (or pipeline sabotage)?
Sweden, Poland, Germany, and Norway were lovely and clean. We were happy to see the use of clean energy, high level of recycling, ...
We chose this cruise because it included numerous places that we had not traveled to before. We also liked the fact that it ended in London (Greenwich) enabling us to spend additional time there and in the Cotswolds.
Pros: The Viking Ocean experience was what we expected. Attention to cabin detail, great staff, wonderful meals and smooth sailing. I liked the ability to dine in many locations ...
Viking Mars Ship is a truly wonderful ship with a crew that will exceed your expectations! I would highly recommend you take advantage of all the entertainment venues. The entertainer’s where terrific! Don’t forget to check out the spa services or just relax in the spa pool. We really enjoyed the afternoon teas with all those great deserts. The explorer lounge is a great way to start your day with ...
This was our first cruise and we loved it. We chose Viking Homelands because friends took it and raved about it to us.
I did have trouble with sea sickness the first night out of Bergen while traveling out into the North Sea, rough waters.
The medical team took good care of me and I was fine for the rest of the trip.
Loved the cabin, decor, service, ammenities, food, spa, entertainment, ...
After years of saying we didn't want to go on a cruise we decided to give it a try and we are very glad we did. We had heard good things about Viking River Cruises but this ocean cruise gave us the opportunity to see many places we had never seen and fit in our calendar. We particularly enjoyed our time in Norway. We had heard that the food on cruises was excellent and we were not disappointed. ...