![]() ![]() The following are the ports of call on this itinerary: Several sister ships also do Viking Homelands cruises. On the signature Viking Homelands cruises, the Viking Star sails for 14 nights from Stockholm to Bergen, then does the reverse trip from Bergen to Stockholm, calling in at six countries. Viking Homelands cruise itinerary Map showing the ports-of-call on the Viking Homelands itinerary There are also Iceland, Mediterranean, Asia, Australia and other cruises. Viking’s ocean vessels cruise to the Hawaiian Islands, through the Panama Canal, off the Central American coast and around the British Isles. You’ll find voyages to most parts of the world. These Viking ships score high marks in this department. No matter how attractive a ship is, though, it’s the destinations that matter most to us. On our first Viking cruise, paying for “premium wines” seemed extravagant as our waiters kept pouring complimentary Italian, French and German selections, which were all very good! There’s also no hard (or soft) selling of spa products or even liquor. So on our first cruise, it took us a while to figure out that the Viking Star spa is free (except for massages and spa treatments, of course). ![]() (The Aqua Therapy Centre on the Queen Mary 2 costs $35 for two hours.) We’re used to ships where you have to pay to use the spa pools and sauna. Other Nordic influences, like the tradition of alternating hot and cold water therapies, can be found in the thermal spa (co-ed). This five-course set menu revolves around a different theme each night.īut we enjoyed being introduced to new tastes and flavors – like the Scandinavian-themed menu of reindeer consommé, lingonberry-infused salmon tartare and a delicious lamb-and-cabbage casserole. And of all the Viking Ocean Cruises’ menus, the one at the Chef’s Table was the most interesting. The second specialty restaurant is the Chef’s Table. There are several dining options onboard, and the dress code is elegant casual at night (no formal nights).Ĭharming black-and-white photos of Italian food scenes decorate the walls of Manfredi’s Chef’s Table On both the Viking Star and Viking Sea, we never felt the urge to try local restaurants ashore – the ship’s food was that good. Splurge on an Explorer Suite, and you have lots of outside space on your private balcony! Viking Cruises food (the Scandinavian food is a hit!) There also 47 suites on every Viking ocean ship. The Penthouse Verandas also come with perks like priority restaurant and shore excursion reservations. ![]() The balcony is also bigger (48 square feet). So they have a larger seating area, more drawers and a more spacious bathroom, with a slightly larger shower. Measuring 280 square feet, they’re bigger than the Veranda and Deluxe Veranda staterooms. You can never have too much storage space on a ship, right?įor the value, the best cabins on Viking Ocean Cruises are probably the Penthouse Veranda staterooms. And our only suggestion (if anyone was to ask) would be to swap this out for an extra chest of drawers. Deluxe Veranda staterooms have a free soft drinks minibar. ![]()
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