A quiet oasis On several afternoons, usually just after lunch, we would sit and read in the Winter garden and have the place entirely […]

A Buffet by any other name … Not as expansive as many “big ship” cruise buffets, this venue nonetheless manages to offer a useful […]

Alternative Italian themed dining There are no extra cost destinations on Viking, instead the Chef’s Table and Manfredi’s are considered “alternative” dining choices. Viking […]

A culinary journey paired with wine The Chef’s table is a quietly themed space in which to experience a food journey. The menu changes […]

Quiet solitude or shared energy – you choose Our cruise sailed with only 400 passengers on a ship designed for 930, so naturally we […]

It’s good to be “home” The bus unloads us in what would normally be a parking lot, but which has been taken over by […]

What already sucked, sucks harder We took advantage of discounted airfare from Viking, which meant they arranged our flights. In retrospect I probably would […]

Travel ain’t like it used to be Bermuda is a small Island, and by May of 2021 they’ve almost eliminated COVID. They’re keen not […]

Taking a cruise in the times of Covid We aren’t cruisers … April 2021, and we’ve been largely isolated at home for a little […]