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No wonder Viking aims to capture and convey the fresh back-to-nature spirit of its homeland Clockwise from above: The Aquavit Terrace caters for those keen on al-fresco dining; cosy snugs feature across the Viking fleet; sculptural furniture adds a unique touch; staterooms feature woven blankets and blackout curtains their trip. It is easy to fall in love with Norway's clean fresh air and quiet pace of life, and to appreciate the simplicity of sea, sky and earth. No wonder Viking aims to subtly capture and convey the fresh back- to-nature spirit of its homeland. It would be madness not to. A thorough tour of the ship helped to familiarise the layout, and the Viking Art Guide is a clever app that led us all around Viking Jupiter by way of the curated art collection, another inspired offering from Viking that really helps you to settle into your environment and to broaden your understanding of the art eating, socialising, or simply sitting and watching the world float by. I often took binoculars to dinner, so as never to miss a storm- petrel nor albatross, a lonesome fishing boat nor pods of orca out hunting. I appreciated the ship's authentic Scandinavian interior design – the clean lines, symmetry, sculptural furniture, warming woods, cosy cushions, handmade textiles and hygge hides. All of these touches worked together to ensure guests feel relaxed and recharged during hotel design, a fact he initially assumed would count against him, but which had the opposite effect, making him the perfect candidate in the eyes of Torstein Hagen. All of Viking's ocean ships are designed along almost identical lines, but with some ships offering special features, such as the planetariums onboard both Viking Jupiter and Viking Orion. One of the benefits of replicating the design and layout is the sense of familiarity it brings to repeat guests. e flow of interconnecting spaces ensures that guests can always find a special spot, suitable for reading, 36 VIKING