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Disappointing/inexperienced expedition staff

Review for a South America Cruise on Ventus Australis

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Disappointed travelers
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

I found the round trip disappointing. The first 4 days (Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) are beautiful because of the route. The second part (Ushuaia-Punta Arenas), two days at anker in a bay and almost a full night cruising the channel in front of Ushuaia. The crew of the ship is really good, especially the ones that take care of the rooms and the bar. The restaurant staff is over the top in ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Disappointing--very little was photogenic

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Ocean Endeavour (Adventure Canada)

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PanAmX15
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I took Adventure Canada’s High Arctic Explorer cruise from August 5 to 16, 2023 and was very disappointed. (Note: from Resolute to Kangerlussuaq.). The scenery was almost never worth photographing, and there was very little wildlife to see. I freely admit that I made a basic mistake—I didn’t research the itinerary. Anyone considering going to the Arctic or Antarctic should first watch the ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


A nice ship, an interesting area but massively over-promised on wild-life sightings

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Roald Amundsen

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rwsuth
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Having been on three previous Hurtigruten cruises we know that the ship size (small), the provision of interesting lectures instead of Abba tribute bands or similar and the unusual itineraries would suit our interests. After flying to Vancouver for one night the plan was then to be flown to Nome in Alaska and cruise down the Bering Sea and then along the Aleutian Islands and the Inside Passage ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Expedition Disappointment

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Viking Octantis

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HomieG
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our first Viking cruise will be our last. Our goal was to see the Great Lakes, so most of the itinerary did not disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Niagara Falls and Mackinaw Island (even on a cold day), but Point Pelee, Canada was a bust. What shocked us was the administrative staff on board who never seemed to know where we were supposed to be or from what deck we were supposed ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you taking the time to detail your recent voyage, HomieG, as such feedback allows us to better understand how to deliver the five-star experience for which we strive. Your...

Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Nordic Balcony


Ship is nice and comfortable

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Fridtjof Nansen

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aruok
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose hurtigruten cruise because of the destination - Iceland, and past experience with Norwegian coastal voyage. Unfortunately, while the ship is great, our outside cabin is specious with lots of storage, the human component is the Disaster! Starting with the ship docking in the different port from what we have been advised by hurtigruten. Hurtigruten made no attempt to contact anyone ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Ship of fools - Ship was ok but staff needs training, room unlivable, food mediocre.

Review for a South America Cruise on Le Bellot

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Dan priem
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are on this cruise now via a Tauck trip. Our room is spilled with sewer gas. We finally figured out that if we run the shower constantly over 24 hours, at a low rate, it keeps the trap from allowing sewer gas into the room. The concentration of sewer gas was really bad, only 2ppm can cause bronchial construction in people with asthma, 10-50ppm you get headaches. Higher concentrations you get ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Antarctic cruise - disappointing expedition

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Viking Polaris

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CA_TX_cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We cruise a lot including river cruises, world cruises, expedition cruises and bareboat charters. For years we have heard from fellow cruisers that an Antarctica expedition was one of their most enjoyable cruises. Unfortunately, we did not have that experience and would not recommend Viking Expeditions. The travel and transfers were extremely uncoordinated, confusing and overall very ill ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you, CA_TX_cruiser, for sharing your experience with us. While sometimes adjustments are necessary to preserve the integrity of your voyage, we're sorry to learn our response to the...

Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Nordic Junior Suite


Great luxury cruise but a BUST as an expedition!

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Viking Polaris

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jlw1025
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Great luxury cruise with beautiful scenery and penguins BUT a disappointment as an expedition. We did not get what we paid for which was 7 days of multiple water craft experiences and landings in Antarctica. Spent two extra days in Ushuaia waiting for smooth water to cross the Drake Passage. That reduced the expedition days to down to 5. Spent two 6.5 hour days on bus tours around Ushuaia. OK, ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you sharing your experience, jlw1025, such feedback allows us to better understand how to deliver the five-star experience for which we strive. Your comments have been...

Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Nordic Junior Suite


Antarctic Expedition great but avoid Viking Air at all costs.

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Viking Polaris

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Nifkin
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

The Viking Air Department is horrible and should be avoided. The Air Department lies, randomly and without notice changes itineraries, ignores stated flight preferences, and becomes punitive if you challenge them. We assured by a Viking representative that we would have our choice of available partner airlines for our December 15-29 Viking Polaris expedition to the Antarctic if we purchased ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

We appreciate you sharing your experience, Nifkin. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your expedition with Viking Polaris, although we regret to hear of your disappointment with Viking...

Sail Date: December 2022


Things they didn’t tell you

Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Viking Polaris

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Chadley109
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our flight to South America was changed 4 times the last one week before we left, and the date was changed. Good thing we are retired. Viking packing list ignore, taped all that out yes three layers but only one hat and one set of gloves. Laundry on ship was easy to use. Yes they have two submarines, don’t plan on getting on them. People who had reservations prior to departure were told too bad ...
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Response from VikingS, Community Team

Thank you, Chadley109, for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your understanding of Antarctica's weather conditions and the patience you've shown while we...

Sail Date: November 2022


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