44 V I K I N G C R U I S E S
Viking Orion is spending some time in Australia –
and her "No kids, No casinos" promise is resonating
with a generation who have done their bit for the
family, and now want some "me" time.
Top 5
on an Asia
ocean cruise
While Viking insist she is "deluxe", Cruise Passenger
editor Peter Lynch says Viking Orion sets a new standard
that will test the luxury offerings of other lines. Peter
sailed from Bangkok to Hong Kong recently. ese are
his Top 5 on a Viking cruise:
An infinity pool off the back deck so you can
gaze past the ship's wake and see the sunset while
swimming.
A Nordic Bathing Ritual in the spa means you
can stand under a bucket of ice, spend time in the
steam room then jump into the exclusive ice room
(it really IS fun, believe me!)
International cuisine from Norwegian herring and
Susessterte (Success Cake – it's yummy) to amazing
Italian at Manfredi's and Asian at Chef 's Table.
A shore excursion to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, a
World Heritage Site with a jaw-dropping 2,000
limestone islets that have gone through 500
million years of formation.
Moored up in Hong Kong city centre, we enjoyed
the famous light show from the upper deck with a
glass of bubbles in hand. Best seats in the house!
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Infinity pool
Spa
