A ship with many nooks

Scaled towards 930 passengers, Viking Ocean ships are naturally more intimate than many cruise liners. The atrium, known mainly as The Living Room, for example is relatively small and understated – showcasing the earth tones and soft furnishings you’ll find throughout the ship. There’s a grand piano used for music every evening, and a coffee/cocktail bar open throughout most of the day and evening.

There are spaces to read, to socialize, or to attempt puzzles or electronic games. Many of the spaces have a deliberately “library” feel, with shelves full of books to peruse.

Carpets are styled to represent the wooden ribs in the hull of a traditional Viking Longship

Beyond The Living Room, there are comfortable seating areas around The Winter Garden on deck 7.

The Explorer’s Lounge is at the very front of the ship, on decks 7 and 8. The area on Deck 7 includes Mamsen’s deli and Paps bar.

The view from The Explorer’s Lounge is all encompassing, and the seating is comfortable throughout.