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8 | First Time Ocean Voyage Guide span Local Life, Working World and Privileged Access® experiences. You might explore ancient ruins with a historian, discover regional flavours at a local market with an expert guide or meet artisans preserving age-old traditions. 5. SMALL SHIPS REACHING THE HEART OF CITIES AND HIDDEN GEMS Viking's small, award-winning ships can dock in the hard-to-reach places mega-liners cannot. You can sail directly into the heart of iconic cities such as London, Hong Kong and Monaco, while also visiting smaller, less-travelled ports. Overnight stays in virtually all embarkation and disembarkation ports and convenient docking locations mean more time experiencing each destination and less time getting there. 6. IT IS NEVER CROWDED With no more than 998 guests on board, life on a Viking ship feels unhurried, relaxed and never crowded. Generous public spaces, quiet areas to unwind, no queues and all-veranda staterooms ensure there is always room to enjoy the journey in comfort. At the heart of the ship, the Atrium brings this sense of ease to life, with spacious seating, a welcoming atmosphere and calming classical compositions performed by Viking's Resident Musicians. 7. RELAX IN SERENE SCANDINAVIAN SPACES Every Viking ship is crafted with a distinctive Scandinavian sensibility, where simplicity and comfort work together to create a sense of calm. The interiors showcase natural textures, calming symmetry and ambient lighting that together form a feeling of quiet luxury. Staterooms feature king-size beds, heated bathroom floors and private verandas, while public spaces such as the Explorers' Lounge and The Living Room offer the perfect location to relax after a day of onshore exploration. DISPL AY C A SE , E XPLOR ER S' LOUNG E LI V ING ROOM