Zhao Shang Yi Dun (Viking Sun) Review

5.0 / 5.0
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Exquisite in every way

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Karen in Virginia
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Dec 2018

The Viking Sun is an absolutely gorgeous ship, furnished with Norwegian taste which is sleek and elegant in nautical blue and silver-beige. The public spaces are large and comfortable and beautiful, and don't seem crowded because there are so many of them. Free access to high-end spa featuring Nordic options like a heated mineral water spa, sauna, steam room, cold plunge and snow room. The crew knows how to show you a good time and make it seem effortless. Food was extraordinary, with several restaurants to choose from, and menus that varied every day featuring local items like tapas while in Spain. Room service is also available 24 hours. And the excursions were managed efficiently and hosted by the best local tour guides. There is an included excursion in every port, plus many optional ones to choose from. Being in the Mediterranean in the off season was delightful. My friends commented that our photos showed well because they sights weren't overcrowded like they are in the summer months. The cruise was exquisite in every way.

Cabin Review

Cabin Jr Penthouse Suite

This cabin is big and beautiful. Just steps away from the upper level of the Explorers Lounge, which felt like our personal living room. There are about 10 cabins on this hallway so it felt very private and tucked away. No jostling crowds in the elevator lobby. It's a longish walk to dining rooms, which we didn't mind, but I wouldn't recommend this cabin location for those with mobility issues.

Port Reviews

Sete

Our ship was diverted to Sete, France due to expected civil disturbances at Marseilles. With only one day's notice, Viking arranged for guided walking tours of this charming and unspoiled port city. We enjoyed it as much as if it were always part of the itinerary.

Valencia

What an impressive city! The conversion of a dry river bed to the City of Arts and Sciences is nothing less than amazing. The buildings, designed by Calatrava, were gorgeous and so photogenic. We enjoyed strolling along the park and taking it all in, just like the locals.

Toulon

We enjoyed our free time in Toulon, walking on our own to the market and the Christmas market that was set up in a city square within walking distance of the ship.

Cartagena (Spain)

An ancient Roman city with a recently discovered Roman forum. You ask how could it recently discovered? A photo in the museum shows how it looked 20 years ago before it was excavated, where a street had actually been built over the Roman ruins, and was then rediscovered centuries later.

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