Viking Ocean Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews

Rainbow Falls on our tour of the Big Island Hawaii.
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Great Ship and Service (beware what's "included")

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Mars

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BertRod
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We have over 40 cruises under our belts, but this was our first Viking Ocean cruise. The ship and furnishings are beautiful with plentiful public spaces in which to spread out and relax - crowding was extremely rare or non-existent. Staterooms are comfortable with roomy bathrooms (and heated floors!). Food quality and choice of dining venues were generally excellent. Crew was consistently helpful ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Unforgettable vacation

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Viking Mars

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isailk1
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Panama Canal cruise with Viking is the best cruise I have ever been to by far. Buying cruise and after sale communications - A+. Ship Mars - A+. New ship feels like NEW. Great design, smooth sailing. Stateroom - A+. Spacious room with balcony, large bathroom, fully equipped. Food - A-. Buffet on the deck 7 and The Restaurant on the deck 2 are both outstanding. Specially restaurants on ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


"Motion in the Ocean"

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Sky

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RootieWP
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We lived in the Panama Canal Zone in the 70's and we wanted to see changes & revisit memories. The canal part itself was great, partly because we went early to explore on our own, which we did at both ends. The transit was great. I guess due to transit times or restrictions, we were sad for our fellow passengers that they didn't have time for excursions on both ends. To see things on the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Panama Canal

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Viking Sky

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Panama Canal Adventure
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Panama Canal ,our bucket list. Most of the shore excursions were interesting, The ruins in Belize, and seeing Costa Rica , Colon,& Roatan, were ok. ATV s in Cozemel are more our speed. Most of the sites were geared to people with limited mobility. Was hoping to see more religious sites and churches as most of Central America are Catholic.Also most of the guides were very knowledgeable. Would have ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Our First Viking Ocean Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Mars

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NC Retiree
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Overall, our cruise was very good. We were somewhat surprised at the number of older guests on this cruise. Viking does not control this so there is no blame. It was just that some of the older guests were rude and very “pushy”. Having been on several Viking river cruises, I will admit the food on this ocean cruise did not quite measure up to the quality and variety of food we had on the river ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


Luxurious, Relaxing, & Romantic Get Away

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Mars

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Stillygirl
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

For a first-time cruiser, the Viking Line exceeded my expectations. The crew were unbelievably friendly, professional and offered exceptional service with class. The ship was beautiful with room to socialize comfortably and meet so many wonderful people who are now friends. The food was excellent with a lot of variety and the cabin was very large and comfortable. The only downside was the ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


First Time Viking Cruisers Panama Canal partial

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Viking Star

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Mimiya11
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was out first time on a Viking cruise and there was lots to love but some disappointments. We are in our late 60's and have mostly cruised on Celebrity. We were looking to try a smaller ship, got a great offer from Viking and wanted to see the Panama Canal. A few observations: The Ship and Cabin: - the ship is beautiful with a refined elegance, lots of lovely spaces both inside ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Losing ground

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Star

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buffcurmudgeon
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our third Viking ocean cruise and second on the Star. We have been on numerous Viking River cruises. The cruise had very good food for the most part, and some outstanding dishes, although during the first three dinners, despite notifying the staff, they served food (onions) that my wife could tolerate. After that, management got involved and the problem was solved. There was no wine ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Inclusive Shore Excursions Need Overhaul

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Star

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NYU73
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This is our second time on the Viking Star and our first "post covid" Viking Ocean Cruise. For the most part we were very pleased with our cruise. The service at all levels and from all departments was outstanding. Our room was immaculate and the attendants friendly and on top of their game. Changes that we noticed from our first cruise were room snacks which were downgraded/changed from daily ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Had an awesome cruise with only a few minor nit pics.

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Viking Star

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Gaz-n-Mindy
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Our cruise overall was very good. The Star being built in 2015 and Vikings oldest ocean ship is still in lovely condition, as the crew is continually doing upkeep and maintenance. There are many comfortable public areas to sit and relax to where one would never realize there are ~900 passengers onboard. The quality of musical entertainment was outstanding. We had some great nights in the Torshavn ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


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