We chose to do the last segment of a World Cruise because of its southern African Itinerary. The highlight of this journey was the pre-cruise extension, a safari to Krueger National Park in South Africa. This ...

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Sail Date April 2019

DuncanPB

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Viking are not listening to their customers!

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We just returned from "Along Africa's Western Shore" where we found ourselves joining (unwittingly!!) the last 4 weeks of a World Cruise, with a major impact on our experience! I have looked at many negative ...

Sail Date April 2019

aa2033

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

I strongly recommend you to refrain from taking Viking Cruises

Viking Sun

World Cruise

The main idea of my post is that I strongly recommend you to refrain from taking Viking Cruises. I was dreaming of a round-the-world cruise and decided to a 3-month journey with Viking Cruises. It turned out ...

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Sail Date February 2019

po14463

2 Reviews Written

18 Helpful Votes

Underwhelmed

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We picked this cruise line based on reviews and reputation. We picked this cruise for the its itinerary and excursions. Viking missed the mark all too often, then when they had the opportunity to offer some ...

Sail Date April 2019

GardeningTraveler

2 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Disappointing

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Two weeks ago, I returned from a four-month Around the World Cruise on the Viking Sun. The ship is beautiful. However, there were many things wrong with this cruise which is why I can give it only two stars. Five ...

Sail Date January 2019

RedJoJo

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Luxury cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Inaugural world cruise that gave me an opportunity to see the world on a beautiful new ship. The ship is beautiful and has so many spaces for meeting friends or spending some quiet time alone. The crew was always ...

Sail Date December 2017

carol toppel

3 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Around the world

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We traveled with Viking before and liked the way they did things The food was great the staff and crew weee wonderful attentive Although overworked! The crew and staff did their best to ensure ...

Sail Date January 2018

GlaserTravel

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Trip of a Life Time

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Viking offered their first world cruise that for us started in Los Angeles January 5, 2018 and ended in England on May 5, 2018. 4 months, 25 countries and 52 ports. I can't say enough how much the crew on Viking ...

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Sail Date January 2018

rdcramer3

1 Review Written

Sold! (So good that, en route, I signed up for another.)

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Four months of traveling alone, both firsts for me (and for the Sun), along with eccentric eating practices, made me rather apprehensive as the embarkation date approached. Instead it was a glorious experience. The ...

Sail Date December 2017

Gcberg

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

World cruise 35,000 miles

Viking Sun

World Cruise

This cruise was for 121 days and was Absolutely fantastic. Viking pulled out all the stops for this round the world. They added many extras like 24 hour room service, free laundry, and premium drink package. ...

Sail Date January 2018

tourest

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

World cruise highs and lows

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We have done 4 world cruises previously and wanted to try their first World Cruise 141 days.The ship is lovely the food was like most ships we did not as a whole enjoy the specialty restaurants the food was not the ...

Sail Date December 2017

hurs7554

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

World Cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Ship & crew were far & above expectations. Food was excellent @ beginning of cruise but average by the end, was to bland for my taste. Excursions were excellent, some countries guides were below average. The ports ...

Sail Date January 2018

Harv454

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

World Cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We chose Viking because we had cruised with them on the rivers of Europe. We chose the 141 day World Cruise so we could see the world. We were not disappointed on either goal. Many friends asked before the cruise ...

Sail Date December 2017

worldia

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

World Cruise Pros and Cons

Viking Sun

World Cruise

My embarkation experience was okay. I had no problems with my flights. My suitcase was damaged between the airport and the ship and delivery was delayed until quite late . I thoroughly enjoyed my time on board. ...

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Sail Date December 2017

Celtic Wolf

4 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Nice cruise but late on repayments duue

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We took the 141 day cruise because it hit most of the places on our bucket list and it was in celebration of our retirement. The ship was quite nice and our cabin was spacious enough. But after 4 months we started ...

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Sail Date December 2017

deuxsous

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Rough Start of World Cruising

Viking Sun

World Cruise

The brand new Viking Sun, one of Viking’s many identical mid-sized ships to come, seemed ideal as it would be sparklingly new in every way. Then too, the itinerary sounded fantastic from Miami, Florida to London ...

Sail Date December 2017

dchanmd

1 Review Written

Once-in-a-lifetime Cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We had planned for this Viking inaugural round-the-world cruise two years earlier, but we decided to get married one week before our departure - so it became our extended honeymoon and what a memorable honeymoon it ...

Sail Date December 2017

Flying_Piglet

1 Review Written

2018 World Cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We have always enjoyed cruising with Viking. First with their river cruises and then Ocean cruise. We initially were skeptical about a 120 day ocean cruise but we were. very happy that we chose to take this cruise. ...

Sail Date December 2017

GulfShoresWanderers

1 Review Written

Wonderful World Cruise

Viking Sun

World Cruise

We've always wanted to go on a world cruise (150 days) - and we had heard such wonderful things about Viking. Also, the Viking Sun was a new ship with modern electronics. The ship was a smaller one with less ...

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Sail Date December 2017

Roger Moore

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

VIKING WORLD CRUISE,,,,,VIKING DOES IT RIGHT

Viking Sun

World Cruise

This was our third cruise with Viking and we chose this cruise because of our past experience. The ship is so conveniently designed for the comfort of the passengers. Our Cabin was quite comfortable even for a 122 ...

Sail Date December 2017

Svbellaluna

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Viking has it nailed in every regard EXCEPT the included shore excursions.

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Enjoying immensely our 141 day world cruise, which is Vikings first. First class in every way except the included shore excursions - so don't consider that shore excursions are included when weighing up if this is ...

Sail Date December 2017

KPoxon

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Cruise of a Lifetime

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Viking has thought of everything to make this World Cruise the best of everything. The entertainment, excursions, enrichment, and food have all been exceptional. Viking has staffed this World Cruise with their best ...

Sail Date December 2017

gingini

1 Review Written

Wonderful Adventure

Viking Sun

World Cruise

It was happening when we wanted to go, and to places that were on our bucket list. And we had previously been on a Viking River cruise . Which was totally outstanding. The ship was brand new, it was its maiden ...

Sail Date December 2017

win1888

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Very Bad Experiences

Viking Sun

World Cruise

Room Service was terrible. The luggage forwarding, my name brand clothes are stolen by either the luggage forwarding company or port crew. Not enough activities for the world cruiser. Very disappointed with this ...

Sail Date August 2019

Viking Sun Ratings

Category	Editor	Member
Cabins	5.0	4.7
Dining	5.0	4.6
Entertainment	4.0	4.2
Public Rooms	5.0	4.8
Fitness Recreation	5.0	4.4
Family	1.0	N/A
Enrichment	4.5	4.4
Service	5.0	4.7
Value For Money	5.0	4.3

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