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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 53 guests have reviewed Viking Sea, giving it a rating of 4.3 on a scale of 1-5.
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Most Recent Reviews
Fabulous trip through the Amazon and Carribean
Mar 16th, 2020
This was a "bucket list" cruise. I don't expect that folks who have not already traveled significantly would want to do the Amazon but we found it interesting. Brazil has not maintained the Portuguese history they were left. Failure of the natural rubber industry caused loss of significant wealth. Brazilian cities are dirty and crime infested. The West Indies islands were a big boost after Brazil. Some of the islands we visited were a bit off the beaten path and were beautiful. Overall, an interesting 22 days and a great finish on a 5 star cruise ship.
Traveler Type
Large Group
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
Mixed Reviews for Viking West Indies Explorer
Feb 24th, 2020
The cruise had many excellent points, but it wasn’t for us. Weather and norovirus - obviously not Viking’s fault - compounded the negatives. I’m sure many liked it.
Traveler Type
Couple
Experience
7+ cruises
Nine Caribbean islands visited in great comfort from a wonderful cruise ship
Feb 13th, 2020
The Viking Ocean ships are heaven. Very beautiful, great service, lots of choice in restaurants, all included in the basic price so no "extras", and all of the food terrific. Many of our island tours were really great - Viking always seems to get the best guides available and offers a wide variety of onshore activities. We especially loved the gardens, and much preferred the self-governing Islands where the people seemed really proud of their island and generally appeared well informed, exuberant and happy. Less enthusiastic about the "resort" islands - like St Martins, Antigua or St Thomas.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
4-6 cruises
Dream Caribbean Cruise
Feb 3rd, 2020
Picturesque cruise. Perfect weather and smooth sailing. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to visit so many of the islands as it would be difficult to choose which "one" to go back to.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
2-3 cruises
West Indies Explorer
Jan 29th, 2020
We began with a two night pre-cruise stay in SAN Juan and then a whole day in port after embarking. High winds and large swells resulted in our first two ports being missed (Tortola & St Kitts) but then we followed the itinerary correctly. The islands we visited were all good, although we did not go ashore in every one- our choice. The final port Charlotte Amalie has a large shopping mall/centre adjacent to the berths which is great - specially if you like many jewellery stores.
Traveler Type
Couple
Experience
7+ cruises
Average Caribbean cruise.
Jan 25th, 2020
This was our first cruise and it kind of lived up to expectations. Would not return to the Caribbean. Would consider sailing with Viking again, but maybe when I'm in my 70s.
Traveler Type
Couple
Experience
1 cruise (first)
Good but not Great
Jan 14th, 2020
Enjoyable, but not as good as we expected. We have heard so much about Viking and I guess we expected more. If you are active and want something better I would suggest a Regent Cruise. Much better selection of included and extra cost tours, and quality all the way around. The basic short bus tours Viking includes were disappointing. Limited choice and not that great add on tours were also not great. I know they cost more, but you also get a lot more on Regent. Great entertainment, great food. Even a great buffet! We will do future Viking cruises if the Itinerary is perfect, but we know to lower our expectations and plan to coordinate some independent tours like some others did on our cruise. On the good side, the service staff were in general, excellent! Very few were just OK. Best service staff we have ever experienced on a cruise!
Traveler Type
Singles/Friends
Room Type
Suite
Experience
7+ cruises
Nothing to write home about
Nov 30th, 2019
We were extremely disappointed with Viking Ocean especially with all the good comments test we had received from friends.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
Outstandingly organized familiarization with countries surrounding the Baltic.
Sep 17th, 2019
Great cruise with lots of extra value for the extra money above what other lines offer on essentially the same itinerary. Very hard to beat the Viking format with headsets for all for walking tours and almost perfect organization of excursion gatherings and departures, wine at lunch and dinner, and almost all services on ship included.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
An OK trip
Aug 19th, 2019
The worst thing was the food at the world café, to me the taste was no existent variety was poor.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
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