Viking International Movers

I hired Viking because when [NAME EDIT] the owner came over to give me my quote, he seemed so nice and knowledgable, reassuring me that the company specialized in international moves and their service was the best. Sadly this was not the case. I moved from the NY area to Australia and having done this once before, I should have went back to the original moving company I used. For starters, my modest 3 bedroom home took 2 days to pack! What happens when a mansion is involved. Then they packed a live plant which was completey bewildering given their reputation in international moves, the workers should know that packing any agricultural material is an immediate red flag at quarantine in the next country. Needless to say, we were slapped with quarantine charges to destroy the plant once it arrived in Sydney. To make matters worse, we kept getting phone calls and emails about paying charges that were not disclosed upfront. After my things were delivered to our home, we noticed many issues with the packing. Items were thrown recklessly into boxes, causing damage. Furniture was scratched and dented. A very expensive lamp which I repeatedly asked be wrapped in a box or some kind of protection, arrived unwrapped. Even the movers in Australia were dumbfounded by this careless maneuver. [EDIT]. I would highly recommend staying away from this company. [EDIT].

Move size: 3 Bedroom Home Service cost: $16000

Having already moved from the UK to the US in 2014, we knew that the process could be stressful and expensive. We'd had problems with the original shipping company not delivering on time, and the removals company who were supposed to bring our stuff from the docks to us screwing up the delivery twice before finally delivering, and we then found the bed frame had broken in transport. So we were looking for a better assessment and company on the way back.

Our experience coming back was delightfully different. Viking were fantastic from beginning to end.

Joe spoke to me several times on the phone to take me through different aspects of the quote and what the process would involve. He was always polite, genial, and easy to get hold of. His time estimate was 6-10 weeks, but he explained what would influence it and what we should expect at each stage. In the end, it was nearer to 6 weeks than 10 and the delivery was dead on time on the day.

We booked the "fragile & furniture" service and the very pleasant gentleman came in on the day to carefully package all our wedding china, valuables, and furniture. He made sure that everything was well padded and had brought various special equipment to wrap things. His care was rewarded. Nothing broke or was damaged in transit. Everything arrived in perfect order. That included a saxophone, guitar, and a lot of delicate stereo equipment.

We never plan to move so far again, but we would heartily recommend Viking to anyone looking for excellent prices and wonderful service.

Thank you, Joe & all your Viking colleagues, for taking so much stress out of an international move. You definitely get 5 stars from us.

Move size: 2 Bedroom Home Service cost: $2300

Well, most importantly all of my stuff made it to me with very minimal damage or loss. I think in total they misplaced a power cord and a lamp was damaged. Not too bad for almost 4,000 miles. The guys that packed everything did a great job and the guys who unpacked it weren't bad either. Organizationally lacking though - I was not given advance notice when the stuff arrived so I had to leave work about an hour after I got there. Also, they did not communicate payment requirements and how they calculated the costs as I had a few surprises. I'm still waiting to hear back about what they will do about the lamp damage..

Move size: Studio Service cost: $2500

My experience was similar to Jose's. It began as an excellent customer experience - polite representatives, quick pick up of items, items carefully handled during pick up, but the estimate provided was 6-8 weeks. So I moved to London with very light luggage given that I was provided an estimate of 6-8 weeks for my shipment to arrive. My shipment arrived after 12 weeks and I had to call multiple times to inquire of the whereabouts of my shipment. Initially I was told it was held at customs for additional inspection which was untrue - I confirmed with the British counterparts that my shipment went thru the normal customs process, no additional inspection was performed. As a result of the delayed shipment, I had to spend significant amount of money on winter clothing as I wasn't prepared for the delay and it got pretty cold in the UK. Bottom line - DO NOT SAY IT TAKES 6-8 WEEKS IF IT DOES NOT! That statement is misleading. I understand you cannot ship an almost empty container, but do not mislead your potential customers. Had I known it could take up to 3 months, I would have prepared for it! I would have packed different clothing. It is unfair to provide estimates like that to attract clients.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1500

The staff at Viking International are very knowledgeable and experienced. When I contacted them I spoke with John regarding a small move to Sweden. I was given a reasonable estimate and very kind with all the questions I had on what to expect. When it came to moving day all movers the were very nice as well and handled all of my belongings with care. They were very understanding and packed a few valuable items extra carefully upon my request. I received my container a few days earlier than expected which was definitely a huge plus. Movers in Stockholm were also very nice and careful with my belongings. After unpacking everything there wasn’t a scratch or any sort of damage to be found. I highly recommend to anyone.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $2200

Finding Viking was nothing short of spectacular. They are very responsive and assist you with everything from A to Z when it comes to shipping your belongings overseas. I recently made a move to Paris and contacted many moving companies to find the best fit. Once I spoke to Mike at Viking I knew I found my match. Movers in NYC showed up in a new spotless truck and packed everything safely for transport. My container arrived earlier than expected and everything was in one piece! Cost was definitely reasonable and competitive to other companies in the area. Thanks Viking!

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1200

Professionals in a business full of amateurs! I don't mean to be blunt but I came across so many companies that were advertising international shipping that haven't done no more than 3 international moves in a year. I realize it's a rarity that people don't usually ask for but if I'm going to use a service and pay thousands I want to pay for experience!! And that is precisely what Viking demonstrated during my move to Paris. They handled every detail of the move. They kept their promises on price and the ETA. They made a move that felt very tricky much more manageable. Kudos to the whole staff here, especially the movers. You all did an awesome job. Zero damage, Zero headaches.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $1975

We chose Viking International, after getting several quotes from other companies, and Viking was one of the best-rated companies we could find. The quote was not a low-not too high.They were very professional, always prompt with their answers.

We were packed small items in few boxes.The packing of the furniture and household items and the loading of the container was done in half a day by very oganized team of Viking staff. For us it was very important to move boxes out on time, because we lived in the big building and one of elevators were scheduled for that day. Everything was organized and done on time. All items arrived in good shape, nothing was damaged or broken.Container arived in 8 weeks as we are told.

Thank you Viking for excellent service and great experience during moving.

We highly recommend Viking Intnational to anyone.

Move size: Partial Move Service cost: $6575