14-night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities Cruise From Istanbul, Turkey
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Sailing Nov 21, 2026
from $5,998 per person* taxes and fees included
Sailing Nov 21, 2026
4.9/5 ⭐Google 600+ Reviews | A+ Better Business Bureau
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
4.8
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May 18, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
If the shore excursions could proceed at a more leisurely pace and provide the participants, the opportunity to shop and take pictures at some of the venues it would be a bit more enjoyable. If we wanted to look at something and take a picture, we had to rush to catch up to the group.
Pros: Great ship, attentive staff, great meals and entertainment
Cons: Some of the Shore Excursions were
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
May 1, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
Forgot to mention the spa - it was wonderful and we used it almost daily!
Pros: The staff! Excellent customer service, from Housekeeping to Guest Services to Dining. Great room. Great ship! Lots of common areas AND quiet areas. All in all, a terrific experience.
Cons: Most often, the food could have been hotter. With all the heat lamps, we still found some things (like the potatoes and even the meat) lukewarm at best. This should be an easy fix. Also, some dimmers on the bathroom lights would be great. They are very bright!
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
4
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Oct 12, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Viking is overall a wonderful cruise company. The Saturn is an ocean cruise with 930 passengers. The ship is beautiful and did not seem crowded. The staff is exemplary. Friendly, helpful, polite and happy. Having been in Europe several times, we opted not to go into port in Rome and Florence. Relaxing on the ship was the best. There was not enough time to enjoy either city after having to be bused in for 1.5 hours each way. The crew was terrific and always upbeat. All in all, we liked it as much as our 2 cruises on The Crystal Symphony and The Crystal Serenity in 2010 and 2013. We would recommend Viking wholeheartedly. We have not been on their river voyages but the ocean cruise is fabulous.
Pros: Wonderful staff. Immaculate ship. Fabulous food. Very organized. Staff remembers your name and goes out of their way to please you.
Cons: Too many ports to visit with limited time. Monte Carlo should be overnight. Marseille could be dropped. Corfu could be dropped with an extra day in Venice.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jul 29, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Very delightful experience. All the staff were world class.
Pros: Very modern and smooth running. A beautiful ship.
Cons: None
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jun 15, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent cruise. Staff, entertainment and food were great.Beautiful newmship.
Pros: Outstanding service, food and entertainment
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
4
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Jun 9, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
Dining excellent service, quality. Bars and afternoon tea excellent
Pros: Clean, friendly, excellent entertainment (Jeno & Geza, 4 British singers), care for sanitizing, excellent services, helpful
Cons: weak wi-fi at times, some excursions were not excellent
Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
0
Overall
5
Recommend
Yes
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
Taxes and fees included in all prices shown
per person*
taxes & fees included
per person*
taxes & fees included
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Departing 6:00 PM
Monday, November 23, 2026
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, November 27, 2026
Arriving 7:00 AM
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Departing 5:30 PM
Monday, November 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday, December 4, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Arriving 5:00 AM
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