Around Cape Horn

Item: Viking Sun
Rating: 3.9
Author: kruzer1

Viking Sun Cruise Review to South America

kruzer1

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Reviews: 4

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Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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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 1

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

4 out of 5

Vibrant essence of S. America.

Thumbs Up 0

Cruise Cape Horn

5 out of 5

Amazing experience to Round the Horn

Thumbs Up 0

Cruise Beagle Channel

3 out of 5

Average cruising.

Thumbs Up 1

Punta Arenas, Chile

3 out of 5

Scenic

Thumbs Up 0

Cruise Chilean Fjords

5 out of 5

Breathtaking views and Glaciers

Thumbs Up 0

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

3 out of 5

Nice scenery

Thumbs Up 0

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

3 out of 5

Scenic but smoggy. Impressive backdrop of Andes.

Thumbs Up 1

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Average

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2 Comments

VikingCruises 4 years ago

Thank you for your review, kruzer1. We hear your disappointment in the missed ports due to rough weather, however we want to assure you that these itinerary adjustments were made with all passenger safety in mind. Though your comments have been recorded, we kindly welcome you to reach out at TellUs@vikingcruises.com should you like to discuss your feedback in more detail. We appreciate this chance to respond and wish you a lovely day.

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Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

Looks like overall you enjoyed it

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