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THE BEST Cruise Food We've Ever Had!

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Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 342K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 32:15

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Editorial Summary

The creators document an extensive culinary tour of the Viking Venus while sailing through the Scottish Highlands. They aim to sample every dining option available on the ship, noting that all meals are included in the cruise price. The journey begins with breakfast in the main dining room, featuring salmon benedict, followed by an exploration of the World Cafe buffet, which offers a wide range of international items, pastries, and a fresh waffle station. The creators also test the included room service for both breakfast and dinner, praising the quality and convenience. Throughout the trip, they visit various lounges for snacks, including a deli with prawn sandwiches and Norwegian waffles. The food experience extends to the pool grill for casual fare like burgers and chicken wings, and a formal five course Chef's Table meal featuring British classics. They conclude their culinary exploration with an Italian dinner at Manfredi's, highlighting the fresh pasta and bread. The creators conclude that the food, service, and overall ship experience were superb, making the cruise highly memorable.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Viking Venus
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Viking Venus
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · SummerFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

there is so many dining options on this ship it's crazy

the pastries are amazing don't believe us ask the dishes ouiwe excellente

best room service i think we've ever had on a ship

everything's been superb the food the service the cabin the ship everything has been so perfect

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack on your last evening and put bags outside early
βœ“Leave out toiletries and spare clothes for the next day
βœ“Try the Norwegian waffle with brown cheese

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Small ship might have limited dining options β€” There are many dining options on Viking Venus, all included in the price

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat dining options are available on Viking Venus?
QIs the food on Viking Cruises included in the cost?
QWhat is the room service like on Viking ships?

Topics Covered

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