Outstanding and very safe cruise

Item: Viking Orion
Rating: 5
Author: frankwaynebrown

Viking Orion Cruise Review to Bermuda

frankwaynebrown

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 71

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Sail date: July 23, 2021

Ship: Viking Orion

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5020

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Viking did an outstanding job ensuring Covid-19 safety. The use of the daily PCR Covid-19 testing, the use of the tracker, temperature monitoring, the availability of hand hygiene throughout the ship, the spacing in restaurants were all exceptional.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very well organized!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Outstanding service, outstanding food. The specialty restaurants were excellent. Buffets were well managed with staff providing food management.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Shuffle board and ping pong were great. Spouse did the pool and spa.

Entertainment

Didn''t do any on-board entertainment----busy with other pursuits.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

To the person, all were outstanding. Very attentive room steward throughout the cruise. Waiters in all areas did an outstanding job.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

All areas were exceptionally clean and well maintained. Layout flowed very nicely. No issues.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Excellent design and layout. Extra drawer space; actually had several drawers that were not used. Very modern. Balcony was a good size.

Ship tip

Covid-19 testing was very reassuring; Viking has done this right with their processes in place.

Thumbs up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very well organized.

6 Comments

javawoody 3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise thanks for sharing

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

cbyron3 3 years ago

Sounds kinda awful. If the passengers were vaccinated. Let them enjoy.

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

profile 3 years ago

Sounds like a great trip.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Glad it was a great cruise.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience! Happy to see reviews for current sailings. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!🚢

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

izrgreen 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your recent cruise experience. Glad you had a wonderful time!

Thumbs Up 1

Flag