Viking Akun
Viking Akun Reviews (2) 91 reviews of Viking Akun from past clients of Global Journeys
September was "cool to cold" with beautiful Autumn coloured leaves in gardens and forests; skies were a little grey and the tourist season was drawing to a close... I would hate to be a visitor at its peak! We enjoyed having the same comfortable bed and the superb quality meals (small buffet or table service for Breakfast and Lunch; a la carte for dinner with choices from Local Specialties (this was a great way to sample traditional Russian foods) or Classic menu items. We immersed ourselves in the varied programs provided by Viking - there are no casinos or "stage shows" on board... and we did not miss them! The organisation was very efficient and professional; the staff were warm, friendly and helpful.
We travelled in the Moscow to St Petersburg direction and in retrospect I think this was the preferable direction - we had booked two extra nights, through Viking, in hotels both in Moscow and St Petersburg. It was great to have those extra nights especially in St Petersburg where the accommodation was very central and allowed lots of opportunities to explore independently. We weren't as confident and adventurous at the start of the trip! I hadn't expected the Viking river berths in both cities (3 nights at each) to be situated in such outer locations. Fortunately, the company offers many Included Tours in the program. We also selected several Optional tours. On a "free day" we travelled independently from the Moscow river berth to view Victory Park (the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Museum). We would recommend this if you have an interest in these tragic years of Russian History - the Viking program, as the name of the tour would indicate tends to focus more on the Tsarist history. We have visited many European cities and St Petersburg would now have to be our favourite city.
Be warned that the application for a Russian Visa is a time consuming exercise and can be costly. After obtaining the required "Invitation Letter" from Viking we were able to complete and submit our Visa application to the Russian Consulate online. Our passports were returned to us 20 days later. Our Viking booking included flights with Emirates as well as transfers to and from the airport, a stress free exercise.
The Waterways to the Tsars tour was well thought out and provided an extensive look into the ...read more past and present life of the Russian people. The local guides provided well thought out information, although we became a little tired of the Romanovs by the end of the cruise.
The on board staff were exemplary going about their tasks with a smile on their faces and were always helpful. A tremendous little touch was the gift of chocolates and a personal note from our cabin steward on the last day. The meals were OK and the ability to eat local food was a good touch. The only downside as far as the cruise was concerned was, free soft drink and alcohol was limited to meal times only and the local red wine was almost undrinkable. I was too tight to buy wine from the wine list.
The major downside happened on our way home. The plane from Moscow was an hour late leaving and we missed our connecting flight from Frankfurt to Singapore even though the plane was still in the terminal and the ground staff knew we were coming. This lead to extremely basic accommodation and meals and resulted in us having to halve our stay in Singapore and was a significant reason for our jetlag when we came home. All in all it was a good experience that could have been great if the air component had been better. I have grave doubts if I would ever fly with Lufthansa again.
Life on Board Viking Akun What can you expect when cruising on board Viking Akun
Completely refurbished in 2014, Viking Akun offers exceptional ambiance with all the comforts of a fine hotel. Read more
Enjoy spacious staterooms and suites, an inviting restaurant and beautiful public spaces on elegant ships that set a new standard of river cruising excellence in Russia. Read more
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Cabins
Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom
Stateroom size: 142-160 sq ft. River-view stateroom with large picture window (can be opened). Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, 26" flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Balcony
Veranda Stateroom
Stateroom size: 225-230 sq ft. River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, 26" flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Suite
Junior Suite
Suite size: 337-400 sq ft. River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, 26" flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Suite
Suite
Suite size: 400-405 sq ft. River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a large veranda along both the sleeping quarters & the sitting room. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, 26" flat-screen TV, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
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