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Viking Star Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Viking Star

14 Night Panama Canal & Central America (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 04, 2023

Ship: Viking Star

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6090

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The cruise was well worth the time and cost. We didn’t experience any negatives at any point from boarding to disembarking. Highly recommend.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Good selection was excellent both in the main restaurant and the cafe. Very well prepared.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Yoga classes were fun and well taught.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed Alan’s guitar and singing. Made sure we caught one if his performances every evening.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room stewards, Ronnie and Carrisa, were excellent and attentive. The food service was exceptional no matter where you ate.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
We really liked the smaller ship and the layout. It never felt crowded no matter if you were at dinner or a show. The ship was very well maintained and easy to navigate.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We felt that the cabin was a good size and never felt confining. The layout was excellent and the bathroom was well designed. The shower was excellent. Great water pressure and never lacking hot water.

Ship tip

The Star is a great ship that provides an exceptional experience.

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5

Colon, Panama

5 out of 5

Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

5 out of 5
This was the highlight of the cruise. Take time to learn about the history of the building of the canal and you’ll be even more amazed. The train trip to Panama City was well worth the cost.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast, efficient and very organized. It helps when you sail a 900 person ship.
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