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Viking Star Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

DaninKansasCity

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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12 Night In Search Of The Northern Lights (Bergen To London)

Sail date: February 15, 2020

Ship: Viking Star

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5046

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Went to see Northern Lights. - Success! Met new friends and had an excellent time.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

all went smoothly and quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

always great food and options on Viking

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Nordic spa was a daily visit - steam room - large hot tub.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Excellent speakers for interesting topics and for regional history. Excellent band!! Outstanding musicians. Fun entertainment with singing group and guest musicians.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent and friendly service everywhere.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Easy to get around and great public areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Nice cabin - always would like more space. Bed just OK. nice bathroom.

Ship tip

Don't pass up the Torshaven night club.

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Ports of call

Bergen, Norway

4 out of 5

Narvik

4 out of 5

Alta, Norway

4 out of 5

visited the ice hotel on our own.....excursion to do same was high priced. need to go out and find clear night to look for Northern Lights if you go on this cruise.

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Tromso, Norway

5 out of 5

go up the tram. go to the Arctic Cathedral concert. polar expedition museum is worth a visit.

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Stavanger, Norway

4 out of 5

make the oil museum at top of list and spend time there.

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Tilbury (London), England

2 out of 5

just enough time to get an expensive taxi into London. Order a taxi if you plan to spend more time in Britain.