A Wonderful Foreign Fantasy

Viking Saturn Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

ronfmoore

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 167

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

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Viking Saturn

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: 3 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.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5

We did panoramic Athens and loved the history.

HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE

5 out of 5

Great museum and guide.

Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5

Great museum and guide

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey Did not visit port

High winds prevented docking

Cannakale (Troy), Turkey Did not visit port

High winds prevented docking

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.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

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

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