A Wonderful Foreign Fantasy

Item: Viking Saturn
Rating: 4.9
Author: ronfmoore

Viking Saturn Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

ronfmoore

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 218

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures (Athens To Istanbul)

Sail date: January 17, 2024

Ship: Viking Saturn

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5025

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

The post cruise 3 day extension in Cappadocia, Turkey was a fairytale experience in a cave hotel. Unfortunately it was too windy for balloon rides. The ship itself had the best food and service I ever experienced. The guides selected maximized our enjoyment and education on tour.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Viking lost our luggage but the General Manager was extremely helpful in locating it expeditiously.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The best food and service that we ever experienced in over 30 cruises.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Some trivia participation but mostly resting after an active touring day.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Totally enjoyed the ship's vocalists and guest entertainers.

Children's Programs

No children allowed

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Extremely friendly, courteous and efficient.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Beautiful design and ultra clean. I missed the casino but survived without it.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Upgraded to a penthouse for no charge! Free mini bar and couldn't have been happier.

Ship tip

Don't hesitate just do it! Nothing not to like.

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Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5

We did panoramic Athens and loved the history.

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HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE

5 out of 5

Great museum and guide.

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Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5

Great museum and guide

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey Did not visit port

High winds prevented docking

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Cannakale (Troy), Turkey Did not visit port

High winds prevented docking

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Istanbul, Turkey

5 out of 5

Loved the Grand Bizaar and the Bosphorus River dinner cruise. Not enough time to vist Topkapi and the Blue Mosque.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Viking always takes great care in escorting passengers from ship to airport.

6 Comments

Ladyjunecliff 9 months ago

Oh my! Sounds wonderful

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cruising2004 10 months ago

Sounds wonderful! Thanks for your review.

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Gwbigdog 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Niavlys 10 months ago

Nice ports of calls.. Tks for sharing

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karlgrgurich 10 months ago

Wow. Amazing!

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javawoody 10 months ago

Sounds wonderful

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