Viking Orion Review

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Rileyprime
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Sep 2019

First of all, this idiot company planned an itinerary which would have brought us to a Korean port on a national Korean Holliday, something that should have been known well in advance. Then after paying for the voyage and the refund deadline passing, they tell the paid up passengers that the only Korean port is cancelled because it falls on a Korean National Holliday. How was this not known in advance? Why wait till everyone is paid up and then announce the itinerary change? Next, the food is the worst I’ve ever had at sea. Everything is unseasoned and cooked to death, ostensibly to please the many Australian/British passengers. The blandest food I have ever tasted - we’re talking “home-for-the-aged quality”. No herbs, no spice, no salt. It’s like they have a flavor extractor in the kitchen. Canned cat food would probably have more flavor. Deserts are hideous gelatin and cornstarch monstrosities - for example: we’re talking custard that is so rubbery you can take a spoonful, bang it facedown on a plate, and the custard bounces back without a dent — total over-gelatined rubber. Towels in the bathroom on this new ship are like sandpaper. How do you even find towels like that? The room is nicely appointed and modern. The staff seems nice enough, but are forgetful and disorganized. I would be asked 4 times by 4 different people if I’d like something to drink then watch all the tables seated after me get served while I’m ignored and have to get up ad go to the service area to get my own coke or water. Need silverware! Plan on getting that for yourself too. This happened multiple times during the first 5 days. I’ve got over a week to go with this terrible food and bad service. Worst cruise decision in 30 years of cruising. Carnival would have even been better. How did viking make the best cruise line list?

Response from VikingS, Community Team

We recognize your disappointment, Rileyprime, and appreciate your feedback regarding necessary port changes. Additionally, it’s regrettable to learn that your dining experience has fallen...

Cabin Review

Cabin Penthouse veranda

Good storage space. Nice shower. Badly planned lighting — either surface of the sun bright or tiny reading light. There is one badly place lamp you can turn on other than the typical overhead bed lamps. No nightstand lamp. No clock in room.

Port Reviews

Osaka

It's easy to get around on the Osaka subway. Signs are in English and train operators announce stops in English.

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