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Caribbean Comparison Underscores Viking Difference
We tried to stick with the thought “it’s not fair to compare Viking Ocean Cruises to other ocean cruise lines…to either side. The Viking experience offered as “just what they do” casts a spotlight on the service-focused, relaxed ambiance on Read More …
Preliminary Scorecard: Viking Caribbean Tours
Delivering what they promised in the Caribbean, Viking Ocean Cruises is well on the way completing her first full Caribbean sailing. That is bringing a quick look at a number of topics, what readers want to know about Viking Star and Read More …
Preliminary Scorecard: Inclusive Value Verified
Continuing the scorecard at the halfway point of our Viking Ocean Cruises sailing from New York To The West Indies, we look at actual value compared to the expectation of that prior to the cruise. We already knew that the Read More …
Preliminary Scorecard: Viking Star In The Caribbean
Moving along to Antigua, we stopped in St. John’s for a day of touring. On board Viking Star, travelers are settling into life in the Caribbean, the Viking Ocean Cruises version. In advance of sailing we highlighted all parts of the Viking Read More …
Viking Experience Tweaked For Caribbean Cruising
Stopping in the British Virgin Islands on our West Indies Explorer sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises brought the second of included tours at every port of call. An interesting concept in a part of the world where ‘a day at Read More …
First Impression: Included Viking CaribbeanTours
The second of two full days in San Juan brought the first of eight included tours in as many ports of call. Our 11-night West Indies Explorer sailing on Viking Star has a lot riding on the quality and engagement of those tours. Read More …
Easy Viking Embarkation Starts Caribbean Season
We have been looking forward to the arrival of Viking Ocean Cruises in the Caribbean for quite some time. Sailing Viking Star first in the Mediterranean then again as the ship repositioned to North America, we enjoyed features of the Read More …