Viking Star Review

I got to see the wonderous northern lights and go on a reindeer sleigh ride.

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kenpinkham
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Feb 2020

Viking Star sailed to Norway above the Arctic Circle and gave us the opportunity to realize a dream and experience the northern lights. And we did see them--TWICE! We most enjoyed the optional excursion to visit the Sami people in their wilderness camp and go on a romantic reindeer sleigh ride underneath a full moon. We loved the Viking Star and the comfort of the Explorer's Lounge, the fantastic food in all the restaurants, the fitness and yoga rooms, the lectures and learning opportunity, the entertainment, and friendly and efficient staff and crew. Your ceremony for initiating us into the Blue Nose Society to celebrate the Arctic Circle crossing was fun and delightful.

The included bus tours were very good. I especially liked the Alta Cathedral and Borealis Alta exhibit, and Alta Museum and rock carvings. Tromso tour was good, but wished we could have gone inside the Arctic Cathedral. The Planetarium visit was also a highlight.

We enjoyed all 4 Lecturers. The two best were Ian Ridpath and Tim Hodges was informative about photos. I learned about Vikings from Dr. Bazin, and conservation from Professor Mazour.

Cabin Review

Great view, nice & comfortable and plenty of room. Great room service. Great location middle of ship.

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Alta

Celebrated my birthday Feb 12. Sami camp tour was ok wish it could have seen the Northern Lights. The reindeer sleigh ride was ok but would have like to do it in the day light instead of at night. It was hard to take photos

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