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SERENE SC ANDINAVIAN SPACES
When we set out to reinvent the ocean cruise, we
reimagined our ships completely. We created
serene, light filled spaces to inspire and relax you.
We designed our ships down to the smallest detail
— from the serene Wintergarden, perfect for a
calming cup of tea; to the Explorers' Lounge, where
you can share your latest adventures with fellow
travellers.
S PA & J A C U Z Z I
W I N T E R G A R D E N
SAILING WITH
THE VIK INGS
Ewan McDonald, Travel Writer
A true story...a guest asked for rhubarb pie.
"Sorry, ma'am", the waiter replied,"It's not
on the menu". In port the next day, the
executive chef went to the market, bought
the rhubarb, baked the pie, took it the
guest's cabin and ate it with her. It doesn't
take long on a Viking ocean cruise to realise
why many polls have voted the four-year-
old line the world's best – for all four years.
On it's website Viking lists 16 things you
won't find on its 930-passenger, 550-crew
ships – no casinos, no children under 18, no
'umbrella' drinks, no photographers, no art
auctions, no charge for beer and wine at
lunch and dinner, no charge at alternative
restaurants, no charge for wi-fi, no charge
to use laundrettes, no entrance fee to use
The Spa and no pressure to use spa
services, no inside staterooms, no smoking,
no lines, no formal nights, butlers or white
gloves.
Viking bills itself 'The Thinking Person's
Cruise' and that's reflected in spending
more time in ports, with a focus on the
destinations and their culture.
