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Name: Roberta
Email: Robsfolly@Compuserve.com
Age: 55
Occupation: Homaker
NumberOfCruises: 10
TravelAgent: No
Ship: Cunard-RoyalVikingSun
SailingDate: 5/12/97
Itinerary: Mediterranean
FoodDiningRoom: 93
CruiseDirector: 75
CabinComfort: 90
FoodRoomService: 90
CruiseStaff: 75
CabinAmenities: 95
FoodLidoDeck: 95
DiningRoomService: 99
CabinQuietness: 90
FoodMidnightBuffets: 95
CabinSteward: 95
ShoreExcVariety:
FoodVariety: 95
DeckService: 90
ShoreExcValue:
GoodForHoneymoon: 70
CasinoStaff: 95
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies: 70
LoungeService: 90
TenderService:
GoodForSeniors: 90
BeautySalonStaff: 95
EntertainmentLounges: 95
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge:
OverallPortsofCall: 95
BeautySalon: 90
EntertainmentPoolside:
CruiseActivities: 75
Casino: 95
AirSeaProgram: 95
MedicalFacilities: 95
ShipCleanliness: 95
EmbarkDisembark: 99
DiscoNightclubs:
DeckSpace: 95
Stabilization: 99
ShopsOnBoard: 85
SpaceRatio: 95
OverallCruiseValue: 99
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 02 Jun 1997
Time: 13:39:22
Remote Name: 207.147.161.69
Remote User:
Comments
This is an elegant ship with a 6-star approach to passenger comfort. The food is varied
for all patates. The passenger list
on this cruise included people from Europe, North and South America, Mexico, Australia,
India, Japan, and South Africa.
On this segment of her European itinerary we sailed with a full ship. You would not have
known it. There were never
times when a crowd was encountered. Even on the dock when several shore excursion busses
returned at the same time,
the crew were there to assist everyone in reboarding the ship and to hand out fresh juice
and punch although it was not a
particularly warm day. Dining room service was flawless. After the first day, our 2
waiters knew our special needs and
were ahead of us at every turn. We never had to ask for anything. All amenities were there
at our fingertips even before
we knew we wanted them. Our cabin stewardess handled our every need with seamless service.
She was always there,
but basically invisible. Room service for our morning coffee, etc. was delivered with a
smile and always ready whenever
we were. Our special requests--an engine room tour--were handled gratiously. A letter from
the Chief Engineer invited us
to join him for a personal tour of the lower decks. A request for an extension cord
brought an officer to make sure that I
had what I needed. All in all, this is by far the classiest cruise we have taken. With
only 3 days at sea, we did not have a
lot of deck and ship activities, but the ports were interesting, varied and geared for the
interests of seasoned travelers.
Name: Jeffrey Wynne
Email: jeffreydwynne@yahoo.com
Age: 54
Occupation: retired
NumberOfCruises: 3
TravelAgent: No
Ship: Cunard-RoyalVikingSun
SailingDate: June, 1999
Itinerary: Mediterranean
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 99
FoodRoomService: 99
CruiseStaff: 95
CabinAmenities: 99
FoodLidoDeck: 95
DiningRoomService: 99
CabinQuietness: 99
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 95
ShoreExcVariety: 85
FoodVariety: 99
DeckService: 85
ShoreExcValue: 90
GoodForHoneymoon: Yes
CasinoStaff: 95
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies: No
LoungeService:
TenderService: 99
GoodForSeniors: Yes
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges:
WheelchairAccess: Yes
ExerciseFacilities: 90
EntertShowLounge:
OverallPortsofCall: 90
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside:
CruiseActivities: 90
Casino: 95
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities: 99
ShipCleanliness: 99
EmbarkDisembark: 99
DiscoNightclubs:
DeckSpace: 99
Stabilization: 99
ShopsOnBoard: 90
SpaceRatio: 99
OverallCruiseValue: 98
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 11 Jul 1999
Time: 13:07:44
Remote Name: 1cust138.tnt4.sdg1.da.uu.net
Remote User:
Comments
This was my first cruise on Cunard; my previous cruises have been on Princess ships. I
have some knowledge of
embarkation and disembarkation procedures with other cruise ship lines because I have
helped friends and family members
embark/disembark at the cruise ship terminal in San Diego (my home town), and in Los
Angeles/Long Beach.
We embarked in the port area near Athens in late June for a two week cruise. Embarkation
was truly remarkable. Just
moments after our taxi arrived pierside, a Cunard representative greeted us, immediately
arranged for our luggage to be
taken aboard, walked us to the ticketing area, where we waited less than one minute to
have our documents checked. We
were then offered champagne, ice water or orange juice to take with us (it was a hot day
in Athens) while we boarded. A
white-gloved tuxedoed Cunard attendant then showed us to our cabins (there were three of
us in two cabins), where our
luggage had already magically been delivered. Our cabin attendant, a young Norweigan woman
(who spoke flawless
English), arrived momentarily to introduce herself and explain the services and facilities
available for us in the cabin.
Our cabin had a large verandah, a huge walk-in closet, a huge bathroom with an extra-deep
tub, a sofa, club chair, coffee
table, desk, plus a credenza with a refrigerator, TV and VCR. The cabin, as in all areas
of the ship, was immaculate. No
dirt, no dust, no trace of wear and tear. Cabin service was excellent. Complimentary fresh
flowers and fruit were freshened
automatically, virtually daily. The refrigerator was kept fully stocked with our favorite
beverage (Diet Coke), and the ice
bucket was perpetually filled with ice. The service was truly beyond belief.
We ate almost all of our meals in the main dining room, though we occasionally had
breakfast in the Garden Cafe. The
Royal Viking Sun features single-seating dining for all passengers, so we could arrive for
dinner at a time convenient to us,
rather than at an appointed time. The menu was wonderful and included such extras as
palate-cleansing sherbet courses
offered between the various courses at dinner time. Dining room service was extraordinary.
We had two waiters assigned to
our table (three of us at a table for four). They were both European and spoke flawless
English.
The ports we visited during our 14 day cruise included Istanbul, Kusadasi/Ephases,
Mitolini, Mykonos, Santorini, Mecina,
Sorrento, Rome (Cetiv.), and Barcelona. Approximately 1/3 of the passengers were remaining
on the ship for an additional
14 day cruise. (We met one passenger who takes a three month cruise on this ship every
summer).
Truly, the Royal Viking Sun is a little slice of heaven. The ship will soon be going into
drydock for some improvements, and
will then be renamed the "Seabourn Sun". If Seabourn operates the ship as well
as Cunard has done, then I will definitely
become a frequent passenger on this ship.
Kudos to Cunard's Royal Viking Sun!
Name: John Sherratt
Email: jhsmac@aol.com
Age: 71
Occupation: retired fire chief
NumberOfCruises: 4
TravelAgent: No
Ship: Cunard-RoyalVikingSun
SailingDate: January 9, 2000
Itinerary: "A Cruise to No Where"
Cabin: 120/B
FoodDiningRoom: 98
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 99
FoodRoomService: 95
CruiseStaff: 95
CabinAmenities: 95
FoodLidoDeck: 95
DiningRoomService: 98
CabinQuietness: 98
FoodMidnightBuffets:
CabinSteward: 98
ShoreExcVariety:
FoodVariety: 95
DeckService:
ShoreExcValue:
GoodForHoneymoon: 95
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland: 95
GoodForFamilies: 95
LoungeService: 95
TenderService:
GoodForSeniors: 95
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 98
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 95
EntertShowLounge: 98
OverallPortsofCall:
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside:
CruiseActivities: 95
Casino:
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 99
EmbarkDisembark: 99
DiscoNightclubs: 95
DeckSpace: 95
Stabilization: 95
ShopsOnBoard: 95
SpaceRatio: 95
OverallCruiseValue: 95
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 24 Jan 2000
Time: 18:23:29
Remote Name: spider-wg072.proxy.aol.com
Remote User:
Comments
Our 'Cruise to No Where', from San Francisco to Monterey, back to San Francisco, and a cruise
through the entire bay, under 5-bridges, all the way up to Martinez, including the Oakland Estuary was
much like a cruise through the Fjords of Scandinavia. This was the largest occupied cruise ship to ever
sail the waters of the Bay and Sacramento River. Fascinating and beautiful. Refurbished just recently,
the ship was in pristine condition. Spacious, meticulous, and a wonderful , happy crew. The lifeboat drill
was professionally conducted and each crew member I observed took the drill seriously. I was very,
very impressed at the conduct and demeanor of the crew. This was my profession at S. F. International
Airport - Fire Chief. Our cabin was meticulous, spacious, beautifully designed, and with all the
amenities. My wife needs closet space and we had an abundance. We attended 3-separate parties and
the service was outstanding and gracious. Entertainment was fabulous and the ampitheater was
gorgeous. The golf driving range was wonderful and I corrected my swing with a 6-iron - this is a must
see for golfers! Laser-automated. Although a very short cruise we were deeply impressed with the
ambiance, the fantastic service, the great food, and all the amenities you could desire. Definintely will
take this ship anywhere.
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