Viking Ocean Rome (Civitavecchia) Cruise Reviews

The ship was very comfortable and clean. The staff was very pleasant, and the customer service was outstanding. The spa was incredibly difficult to get an appointment in with their limited staff. The two exclusive restaurants were only easily accessible to those that had larger suites. Me and my traveling companions are incredibly nice tippers so we were able to enjoy extra visibility by the staff ...

This was our third trip with Viking. We previously were on their river cruises. Which were great, everything was wonderful. As usual, the ship was beautiful and the service was FIRST CLASS, the entertainment was outstanding. MY WIFE liked the shops on board, Me, not so much, cost me too much. The evening meals were wonderful, the dining room staff was ...

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 ...

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 chose this cruise because we wanted to see certain cities such as Rome, Pisa, Florence and Barcelona. We were not disappointed , but wished we could have spent more time in those cities. As always, the service of the entire crew was outstanding - warm, friendly and attentive to every detail. We did not get to meet the captain who was detained by official duties. David, the activities director, ...

We were curious about the Viking cruise experience. I admit their advertising spoke to us. And although not a promoted difference - NOT having a bunch of children on board with parents running around after them was a huge bonus!!! Rooms, the ship and excursions were exactly as pictured and advertised. Upgrade costs for excursions were minimal. Reservations was disappointing. Once you are ...

We have sailed on Viking twice before. Once on a river cruise and one ocean. Both times before were much better than this cruise. The ship was nearly full, but staffing seemed a little light. The cruise director was missing, not sure why and the assistant director seemed like she was doing the minimum required. Maybe caught off guard? Also, used to the Captain speaking more, and that was not ...

This was our second Viking ocean cruise, two weeks from Civitavecchia to Piraeus via the Adriatic. Viking reps met us right by the luggage carousels at Rome airport but embarkation was slowed down by health screening at the quay. Our departure transfer was at a civilised 9.45 am though still dropped us at Athens airport 1½ hours before our check-in opened. Along with ships’ modern Nordic ...

This was our second Viking Cruise. Our last was a river cruise in Russia in 2019. We were not sure what to expect due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened controls and procedures that were being implemented at the time of our cruise. Viking made it feel as seamless as possible. The ship was beautiful. It felt very clean and the protocols that were in place were mildly restricting, however ...