Off to see one of the worlds wonders, the Panama Canal

Viking Mars Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Verified Review
Viking Mars

10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage (Ft. Lauderdale To Panama City)

Sail date: October 20, 2024

Ship: Viking Mars

Cabin number: 4057

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 12 days ago

Review summary

Started off with a glitch. Got up at 3AM to be at airport for 7AM departure. Flight delayed until 11AM. Retired Professional Pilot so this doesn't bother me. Some people not happy. But if you have time to spare go by air. After a crew was was found to replace the one that wasn't available we had a good flight down there. Our first Viking Ocean cruise after 4 River cruises. They did not disappoint. They will be the only cruise company for us from now until we can't travel anymore.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Two year old vessel so everything about it was pristine.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

4 out of 5
Only went from airport to embarkation. That part was easy.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

4 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

4 out of 5

Colon, Panama

4 out of 5

Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal)

4 out of 5

PANAMA CITY (FUERTE AMADOR), PANAMA Did not visit port

Stayed onboard due to early departure time next day.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy process.
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5 Comments

AngelaH1957     9 days ago

Thanks for sharing, we're doing this itinerary on Mars in January 2026.

Gwbigdog     12 days ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

ddme     12 days ago

Thanks for your review. The Viking Ocean ships are all kept up to pristine conditions. We also like the fact that all are laid out in the same design. We have been on 4 different Viking ocean cruises/ships and have loved them all.

javawoody     12 days ago

Appreciate the review

cruising2004     12 days ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise!