{"id":1442,"date":"2023-07-28T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-12-22T09:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T15:20:26","slug":"boarding-viking-jupiter-in-reykjavik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/?p=1442","title":{"rendered":"Boarding Viking Jupiter in Reykjavik"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had a reasonable first night sleep, our room was perfectly quiet at the back of the hotel, and the blackout curtains worked well. The day dawned bright and sunny, again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1443\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our morning view from the hotel room &#8211; not glamorous, but nice and sunny!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We chose to skip breakfast at the hotel, in part because we&#8217;re pretty conservative travelers when it comes to Covid exposure and public places, but also because we figured we could easily wait until onboard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We asked the front desk to arrange a cab for us, which they cheerfully agreed to. Re-packing was a little challenging simply because there wasn&#8217;t enough floor space in the room to have both suitcases easily open at the same time, but we managed! Soon enough it was time to check out and await the cab in front of the Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-10.png 979w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-10-750x560.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-10-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The layby in front of the hotel where we waited for the cab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once loaded in the cab there was some uncertainty on the part of the driver about precisely which port we were heading to, he seemed more concerned than I would have expected. Easy enough to address as the precise port information is on the email received from Viking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soon enough we were at the cabin on the dock where the first check of paperwork occurs, at about 11:10am, and very polite young Icelanders took our cases. There was one cab ahead of us and no line inside the cabin. We were handed an envelope with our cruise cards and excursion tickets, and invited onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1445\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cards scanned, then onwards to the x-ray screening. You can see the already quite large accumulation of cases by the tent on the dock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onboarding was very quick, with a more formal check of paperwork and passports, and then we were directed to our muster station in The Restaurant where the safety drill was conducted, with sparkling wine \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-12.png 985w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-12-750x555.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-12-768x568.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Muster drill, conducted in waves. Wait for the room to clear, take a seat, get briefed, move on \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having skipped breakfast we were ready for lunch, and so took ourselves to The World Cafe &#8211; we were seated there by 11:28am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-13.png 983w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-13-750x560.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-13-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where we first took a seat &#8211; it quickly became busier than we liked, and so we moved to the Aquavit Terrace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No surprise, World Cafe is busy on embarkation day! Our second seating choice facing the Aquavit Terrace was much calmer, and we didn&#8217;t know at this point that this would become our &#8220;go-to&#8221; spot throughout the trip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1448\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Noodle soup from the excellent Asian station on the Port side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I started with an excellent bowl of noodle soup from the Asian station on the Port side of the area. Blue water glasses are still, green are sparkling water &#8211; that&#8217;s how the waiters keep them straight. The tables just to the side of the bar proved to be our absolute favorites, as you&#8217;re out of traffic but part of the banter of the staff at the back of the bar &#8211; you&#8217;ll get excellent wine service there as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After lunch, and since rooms weren&#8217;t ready yet, we decided to take a quick tour of the decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1450\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Very few ports are scenic, no exception here. The gaggle of suitcases seems not to have gotten any smaller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1451\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weather really was stunning.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What must be Reykjavik&#8217;s most photographed building &#8211; I believe a restaurant no longer open?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1452\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fun to see some of Ecolab&#8217;s products in use, the first of many places we&#8217;d encounter them onboard &#8211; I work for Ecolab \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1453\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We played Boules, poorly, but much to our own enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19.png 979w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-750x562.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 2pm it really did look as if the suitcases were winning a Tolkienesque battle. Our cabin was ready but we&#8217;d nothing to unpack, so went back to enjoy the ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1455\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We visited Guest Services to book a Bridge Tour for a sea day. These are free, but you need to know to go and ask at Guest Services in order to be added to one. There&#8217;s a lovely seating area in a Library just forward of the Living Room Cafe\/Bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1456\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wonderfully Scandinavian design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We sat to read, and enjoy the Jaquard Brut Champagne, available by the glass as part of our Silver Spirits beverage package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-22.png 981w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-22-750x562.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-22-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The elegant upper level of The Explorer&#8217;s Lounge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-23.png 978w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-23-750x563.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-23-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could visit Iceland a dozen times and not have weather as nice as our first evening onboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-24.png 978w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-24-750x562.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-24-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cocktails in The Explorers Lounge are a lovely moment in the evening, with sun late into the evening<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1462\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8:15 in the evening and the glorious sunshine continues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1463\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We had a reasonable first night sleep, our room was perfectly quiet at the back of the hotel, and the blackout curtains worked well. 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