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Around Cape Horn

Viking Sun Cruise Review to South America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 223

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5
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Viking Sun

21 Night South America & Around Cape Horn (Buenos Aires To Santiago)

Sail date: November 18, 2019

Ship: Viking Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5089

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Viking skipper two ports due to weather or sea conditions. Puerto Montt was skipped even though HOLLAND America ship was tendering passengers. Viking Captain VERY conservative, causing this port experience to be lost. Far too many sea days as a result of skipping ports.

Embarkation

2 out of 5
Long wait! Viking had us wait until 2:00 PM for transfer to the ship when we had to check out early morning from their hotel.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
As always on Viking Ocean, food was superb.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Excellent lectures. Limited TV. Limited excitement.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Several outside entertainers were very good. Average VIKING singers/entertainers.

Children's Programs

No children on ship.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Superb services.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean and functional.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Curtain did not close well to block light. Sewage backup included multiple cabins. Shower hose linked.

Ship tip

Check out Mamsen’s cakes.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Buenos Aires, Argentina

4 out of 5

Montevideo, Uruguay

4 out of 5

FALKLAND ISLANDS

4 out of 5
Wonderful weather day to visit penguins.
Thumbs Up

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

4 out of 5
Vibrant essence of S. America.
Thumbs Up

Cruise Cape Horn

5 out of 5
Amazing experience to Round the Horn
Thumbs Up

Cruise Beagle Channel

3 out of 5
Average cruising.
Thumbs Up

Punta Arenas, Chile

3 out of 5
Scenic
Thumbs Up

Cruise Chilean Fjords

5 out of 5
Breathtaking views and Glaciers
Thumbs Up

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

3 out of 5
Nice scenery
Thumbs Up

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

3 out of 5
Scenic but smoggy. Impressive backdrop of Andes.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Average

Traveler Photos

PV1 Cabin Magellan’s Ship replica Traditional Mate drink Little Goat sandwich Chocolate Buffet in the Atrium Outstanding Views Penguin Colony Santiago The “Rockies” with Water Viking Hotel - HILTON Viking Singers ABBA
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