San Juan to South America Viking Ocean Viking Sea Cruise Reviews

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"If I were rearranging this cruise, I'd leave off most of the Caribbean stops and have more time on the Amazon basin-maybe beginning and ending in Manaus.Everything considered, though, it was a really enjoyable cruise--I'd do it again on Viking...."Read More
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Staff and Ship Amenities—A+, Excursion availability for DV Class—C-, Return to USA arrangements—C- to B+

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MrsD1954
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted a unique trip to somewhere that would be difficult to arrange personally. The Amazon satisfied this requirement. The small ship also was important, since we are not fond of thousands of passengers for travel companions. The staff made our party of eight comfortable in all dining areas. We particularly enjoyed the different relaxing venues and exercise and locker room areas. We arranged ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


great cruise experience,viking makes the details a priority

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Bill Taylor
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We went on a river cruise with Viking and the opportunity and time became available to try an ocean cruise.The river cruise would actually my first choice from now on, but the Viking ocean cruise was by far the best ocean one I have ever been on. A 5 for sure, the river cruise was a 5+.The food was always fresh and tasty with care alway on neatness and cleanliness while being presented in such a ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Viking Sea - Amazon River

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budman61
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The cruise staff was awesome. The ship was very nice and easy to navigate. This is our first Viking Ocean and really enjoyed it. The stops were hit and miss a little but thats not Viking's fault - we signed up to see the Amazon River. I think the Spa also stood out as a great experience and enjoyed the hot to cold. The room stewards were amazing as they stocked our bar, catered to any request and ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Penthouse Veranda Stateroom


No Brazil!

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AZ to Brazil
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

I would have given 5 stars as it was a wonderful experience overall with one major exception. We were supposed to go to Manaus & other stops in Brazil, but the Amazon was at historic low water levels and couldn't be navigated. Instead of rerouting us to a coastal port in Brazil, we were taken to the West Indies. We had visited those islands with Viking the year before, so the repeat stops ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


First time on Viking Ocean

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ElandMar
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are experienced cruisers in our early 70s yet on this cruise we felt positively young. Although we enjoyed the company of many passengers, the feeling we got was that we were sailing in a WASP old people’s home. Embarkation with flights arranged by Viking has us arrive on the ship at 11 pm. We had to find our our way to our rooms, not shown any features of the room and felt very not ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Amazon Cruise

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Nvlem
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Going up the Amazon was a bit different than the usual Caribbean jaunts. Also the prospect of seeing Devil's Island was intriguing. Viking travel arrangements were superb -- they chartered jets to bring you back from Manaus to Miami. Three cheers for Viking. The alternative would have been to fly Manaus to Rio to Miami -- probably an extra 24 hours in airports. The disappointment was that ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


Wonderful cruise though not for everyone

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Mjtjunior
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

My husband and I selected this cruise for the opportunity to enjoy warm Caribbean waters while exploring a bit of the Amazon. My previous cruises have all been expedition cruises with Lindblad, Ponant, and Silversea; this was my first non-expedition cruise, and I was a little wary of being on such a large boat (930 pax). However, we had a terrific, though not perfect, time and I would definitely ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Veranda Stateroom


First time Viking cruise

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Buckeyeboy656
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This cruise was by far the best I have ever been on. The service was impeccable, amazing staff and top notch amenities. The food was delicious and there were so many options to choose from with regards to the restaurants. All of the staff in the enfold and beverage department were on point. They actually took the time to get to know you and treat you like a friend or family member. The ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


First time Viking cruiser

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AZ911
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This seemed right for us as we have no interest in the big cruise ships. It was about 2/3 full, so never crowded. Staff was wonderful throughout. We asked to be seated with a certain waiter after discovering how excellent he was. They always accommodated us and eventually didn't need us to ask for him. All the wait staff work multiple locations and we became very familiar with many of ...
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Sail Date: February 2022

Cabin Type: Veranda Stateroom



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