It certainly wasn't perfect. Viking was not the known Viking consistent product we've come to trust. A few things were wrong, notably in the IT area (huge miss here for Viking).
As to 'Media' types aboard, many were no doubt invited, and one has to take any of those reviews with the appropriate side view (Edward R. Murrow or Walter Cronkite would have an issue with non-disclosure). In Britain, Vloggers are required to say when they've been gifted a trip. That said, not all media are the same, but some, without a doubt never mention the sun occasionally does not shine.
Past that, there are a few folks who are simply on vacation, who love to film cruising. Zero corporate affiliation; just self-paid tourism with a passion for cinematography. Like us.
