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Wonderful first cruise with Viking!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Saturn

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Robaf
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

TLDR: This cruise was amazing and we're so glad we did it! My husband and I had never really traveled internationally together, and never on a cruise. However, we really liked the idea of seeing a lot of places without having to deal with making all the arrangements ourselves, so we thought we'd give cruising a try. We are a little younger than the usual Viking cruiser (39/43), but we decided ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with children


An amazing journey of ancient lands

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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SookeBC
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first trip on Norwegian Gem, but not first on NCL. We booked for the itinerary which originally included Turkey, Israel, Greece, Egypt, Sicily and Italy (Naples and Rome). Sadly, we were unable to visit Israel due to war with Hamas. We were pleased with the substitutions of Crete and Cyprus, having never visited either island before. Ship and crew: We've been on several ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony


Great to be back!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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Retired003
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were to have taken this cruise in 2020, so we finally got to see Istanbul and the Dalmatian Coast! Firstly, the ship and crew were excellent! This was our 3rd ocean cruise with Viking, and we enjoyed the ship, food and amenities in different ways than before. Maybe we’re older, I don’t know, but we danced, went on excursions and just had a very “relaxing” and fun time! There was no ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Wonderful Itinerary- just too short!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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RoRothman
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

Our cruise started with a pre- extension to Cappadocia- which was amazing- the only complaint I have is that I wish we had it at the end of our trip- we were sleep deprived from our 3 flights from Orlando to Istanbul- after we were picked up by Viking we went to a lovely hotel- The Conrad Hilton- but we never had time to enjoy the hotel- we had to go right to sleep in order to meet back at the ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Istanbul to Athens with Viking

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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RRPBDP
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We have done 2 Viking river cruises and wanted to experience an ocean cruise with them. The Istanbul to Athens with a 4-day post extension allowed us to see the areas we were interest in visiting. Included and paid tours were excellent. We did a private tour through Viator in Istanbul because we only had one day there. Ephesus Tours and our licensed guide Tayfun Yalcin were amazing. The Viking ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


A wonderful experience!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Viking Sky

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Beadingtoday
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We have been on a Viking river cruise. We were very impressed. This time we chose the sea cruise because we were very interested in the Ancient Treasures. It didn't disappoint. We liked the splendid scenery of Montenegro the best. The ship is tasteful, elegant and beautiful. The restaurants are the same with the addition of the more casual World Cafe, although excellent selection of food; ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Great cruise with a fantastic crew

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Azamara Quest

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oddjob16
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Just disembarked the Quest after 11 nights from Istanbul to Athens. The experience was top notch and rest assured that the crew is getting more and more up to excellent standards . The boarding process in Istanbul was seemless and we were on board by 1:15. The itinerary was changed just a few days before to switch date of ports in Santorini and Patmos. As a result we had Santorini with a portload ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Club Continent Suite



Spectacular Experience!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Seabourn Encore

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FandGNYC
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Just spectacular. Our first cruise and how fantastic was this! Without question the service was so good, so authentic, personal and kind. Everyone remembered your name. Everyone was engaging and not in a hurry. The table service was so excellent .. never rushed, never slow. The somilier quickly figured our wine preferences out ... and was always able to find something that was ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Suite


Beautiful ship

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oceania Vista

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Lolotte
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were eager to cruise on this beautiful new ship, it looked fabulous, modern but chic ! The rooms were fabulous and it really felt special, I had never seen such a big and convenient bathroom ! The arrival in Istanbul was not easy, we had included transfer but it took over an hour and a look of detective work to find our bus. We finally got there and it was worth the trouble !! The food is ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom


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