Viking Ocean Italy Cruise Reviews

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Huge disappointment for firm Viking Fans

Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Viking Sky

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DJBKalimna
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Review of Viking Sky 2023/24 World Cruise. For 4 months per year my wife and I have been avid cruisers. Firstly 18 with Azamara, but since their sad decline we switched to Viking. Now with 8 completed, and enjoyed, it was sad to see how far Viking standards have fallen. We found this on our recent segmented 2 legs on this world cruise. This was after we were initially notified that we were ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Not good Value

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Saturn

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onicaras
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Experienced cruisers on multiple lines over many years, Regent, Oceania, Seabourn, Celebrity, Cunard, Carnival, Royal Carribean, and in our opinion Viking is not good value for money. Room attendants were excellent. Another postive is that only over 18 allowed on board. Embarkation and disembarkation good. In room TV entertainment good. Food was medicocre and lacks options. Only 2 ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Penthouse Junior Suite with Balcony


Very, Very Disappointing Viking Cruise

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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rll70
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have done 2 Viking river cruises but this was very disappointing. Poor communication concerning description of tours and difficulty of some walking tours. Food quality and preparation had a lot to be desired. Many times food was cold and we were not thrilled with the selections offered. Everything seemed to have fish it it. Could not cut steaks. Not enough pool waiters on hand. Many of ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Rll70. However, we regret to discover that the journey did not meet your anticipated expectations. Please know that your insights have been...

Sail Date: September 2023


What Happened To Viking?!!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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planohog
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

My wife and I had a major Viking cruise credit left from the pandemic in 2020. As we did not wish to lose the major dollars in our account, we chose a cruise really based on using up the dollar balance, as Viking would not let us sail on multiple cruises leaving us with a zero balance. Initially, we boarded the Viking Sky and yes, the ship is clean as any cruise ship we have sailed on. We ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you, planohog, for taking the time to share your experience with us. Nevertheless, we are sorry to learn of your disappointment with the dining services and amenities on board. Rest...

Sail Date: June 2023


GTY a mistake avoid for cabin placement!

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Venus

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40Love
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

I liked the Venus itinerary so having never cruised on Viking I went for. GTY on a DV-6 Deluxe Veranda. I trusted the cruise line would make a great choice for me like Crystal Cruise or Regent has very time. What I got was the lowest floor in a regular cabin. Will I do a GTY again?- NEVER! Will I cruise with Viking again- well that remains to be seen. So far I am not thrilled! I’ll be ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you taking the time to detail your experience with us, 40Love, as feedback such as this allows us to better understand our guests’ travel preferences. We would welcome the...

Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Chasing the High

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sea

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Selion
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

"The first high is nearly impossible to duplicate. As users try to escape the rebound low and recreate that initial feeling, they take more and more of the drug." - Methproject.org This was our 2nd cruise with Viking Ocean, and 10th overall. It was a 7-night cruise embarking at Barcelona and ending at Civitavecchia. We had the best cruise ever on the Viking Sky in March 2022, and we were ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you taking the time to outline your experience, Selion, and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your trip to address your disappointment in our onboard services...

Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Not for me

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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yesididit
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Smart clean ship with brilliant staff but not for me. Not a good start to find no tea facility in the cabin, binoculars, dressing gown, slippers and an umbrella, but no tea. Don't Americans drink tea? Food was nothing special, P&O's used to be just as good in fact the self service choice on P&O is better. The free wine was just ok but was easily available. Cold plates were common and the cheese ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you sharing your experience, Yesididit. Thank you for the kind words about our staff and crew, it is truly a testament to their hard work! Although we regret to hear of your...

Sail Date: November 2022


Love Viking, but not this cruise

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sea

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DC Hops
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

We typically do viking river cruises. This is first viking ocean cruise, but unfortunately started with italy. The italian government instituted a policy a few weeks earlier (?) to stop cruise ships from docking next to venice proper. Viking had to dock a loooong way away. Took us nearly two hours to reach venice, had short tour, given 30 minutes for out-on-our-own time which included a 20 minute ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you, DC Hops, for sharing your experience with us. That said, while sometimes adjustments are necessary to preserve the integrity of your voyage, we're sorry to learn our response to...

Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


A bait and switch cruise line?

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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Roger35
10+ Cruises • Age 2020s

We booked a cruise from Barcelona to Venice (Fusina). We travel independently, and planned four days in Barcelona before taking a taxi to the ship. A week before embarkation, we were told it would now take place in Tarragona (105 km away). Any transfer plans for independent travelers? Sorry, said Viking. You are on your own. Our 90 minute taxi to Tarragona cost $185 euros. A week after we got ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

While we're glad to hear the onboard décor and Penthouse Veranda stateroom amenities were enjoyable aspects of your trip, Roger35, it is disappointing to hear other aspects of your sailing...

Sail Date: June 2022


Viking not for us

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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ferrs11
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have done over 70 cruises with a number of different cruise companies and had read, and seen on You Tube, very positive views on Viking so we thought we would try it out - in retrospect a mistake. The good points - the ship is well planned; the décor was pleasant and it’s easy to find your way about. There is ample deck space and the retractable roof over the pool is a great facility. The ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you reaching out to us, Ferrs11, and are pleased that onboard décor, stateroom amenities, spa facilities and cleanliness were enjoyable features of your trip with us. We're...

Sail Date: February 2022


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