{"id":1475,"date":"2023-07-29T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/?p=1475"},"modified":"2023-12-22T10:44:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T16:44:01","slug":"an-afternoon-onboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/?p=1475","title":{"rendered":"An afternoon onboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After our morning excursion seeing some sights of Reykjavik we returned to Jupiter for lunch, which we decided to take at World Cafe after our disappointing experience at breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lunch at The World Cafe was plenty tasty for me, a bit more challenging for my vegetarian wife. After sitting and watching other tables seat, and be waited on for drinks, I have to conclude that I\u2019m putting out some sort of vibe that makes waiters ignore me. We again had to get up and flag someone down in order to get water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking that the ship was likely to be quiet today with so many ashore for lengthy excursions, we planned to visit the Thermal Spa, forward on Deck 2. This is a wonderful facility and no extra fee applies. We picked up robes and slippers from the changing rooms, then sample the Ice Room, Sauna, Ice Bucket, hot tub, and finally the pool with resistance jets. Perfection and very quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After our time in the spa we decided to sit and read beside the main (enclosed) pool on deck 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-29.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-29-750x563.png 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-29-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had the place to ourselves, and it&#8217;s a fine place to kick back and relax &#8211; just the right amount of warm and humid. Staff in this area were exceptionally attentive, and we were waited on almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DE66C1D3-2890-42DC-8F0F-55106C9EDF8E_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1477\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DE66C1D3-2890-42DC-8F0F-55106C9EDF8E_1_105_c.jpeg 769w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DE66C1D3-2890-42DC-8F0F-55106C9EDF8E_1_105_c-563x750.jpeg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;m relatively certain this was a Singapore Sling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to cocktails, we were also offered complimentary sorbet. We had a very touching chat with a lovely waiter from Uganda who, at 38, was outside his country for the first time. When he first approached us to ask if we needed anything he said it made him delighted to see us &#8211; which I dismissed as a bit OTT. As we chatted with him later I understood the sincerity of his meaning; in Uganda he \u201conly ever saw white people from a distance. I thought they were gods \u2026. but now I see we are all gods the same!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-aboard time was 5:00pm, but several excursions were late returning and we didn&#8217;t push off until almost 6:30. You can see our time-lapse video of our sail away below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Viking Jupiter - Reykjavik Sail Away\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KGFbkOkEk40?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef\u2019s Table was perfect this evening. I\u2019d made the reservation hoping to align nicely with sail away, and nailed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were seated at table #1, the rearmost 2 top by a window. A quiet corner with a good view of the room and out the window of Reykjavik sailing by. The 4 top next to us was never occupied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d had the Asian Panorama menu 2 years ago, but it still seemed fresh. At each course the vegetarian alternative for my wife was excellent, even down to how well it paired to the wine. Her alternative menu was also different from what we\u2019d had 2 years ago, as were the wine pairings. Service was everything one could hope for, and it was a standout evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9BA64174-0978-4DD7-9ADA-0B5D6E155830_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1478\" style=\"width:467px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9BA64174-0978-4DD7-9ADA-0B5D6E155830_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9BA64174-0978-4DD7-9ADA-0B5D6E155830_1_105_c-563x750.jpeg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pilot boat alongside as we sail out of Reykjavik, taken from our seats in Chef&#8217;s Table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef&#8217;s Table is a fixed menu specialty restaurant, with no surcharge. They have been very accommodating of dietary requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E68FD7DD-57D6-46FD-853E-BE6631CF1DA8_1_105_c-748x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479\" style=\"width:543px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E68FD7DD-57D6-46FD-853E-BE6631CF1DA8_1_105_c-748x1024.jpeg 748w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E68FD7DD-57D6-46FD-853E-BE6631CF1DA8_1_105_c-547x750.jpeg 547w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E68FD7DD-57D6-46FD-853E-BE6631CF1DA8_1_105_c.jpeg 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41BA8300-0BFF-46E9-AA79-8D29508D21CC_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41BA8300-0BFF-46E9-AA79-8D29508D21CC_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41BA8300-0BFF-46E9-AA79-8D29508D21CC_1_105_c-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/41BA8300-0BFF-46E9-AA79-8D29508D21CC_1_105_c-768x577.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Trio of Desserts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After dinner we went to The Living Room for coffee and to listen to live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1DA002D9-34B6-414C-9A63-64C4C3B138CA_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1481\" style=\"width:698px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1DA002D9-34B6-414C-9A63-64C4C3B138CA_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1DA002D9-34B6-414C-9A63-64C4C3B138CA_1_105_c-563x750.jpeg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We love the mood in The Living Room, it&#8217;s always a pleasant place to sit with great service from the bar\/cafe. After our coffee we braved the breeze to stroll the decks, taking advantage of the almost never ending daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9539FF32-2D84-4FE3-BCC5-47A04ADE3CAB_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9539FF32-2D84-4FE3-BCC5-47A04ADE3CAB_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9539FF32-2D84-4FE3-BCC5-47A04ADE3CAB_1_105_c-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9539FF32-2D84-4FE3-BCC5-47A04ADE3CAB_1_105_c-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">8:45pm, rugged landscape of Iceland off the Starboard side of the ship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FBB12D78-4F82-4363-AB93-E40FF9BCD3B2_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FBB12D78-4F82-4363-AB93-E40FF9BCD3B2_1_105_c.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FBB12D78-4F82-4363-AB93-E40FF9BCD3B2_1_105_c-750x563.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FBB12D78-4F82-4363-AB93-E40FF9BCD3B2_1_105_c-768x577.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After our morning excursion seeing some sights of Reykjavik we returned to Jupiter for lunch, which we decided to take at World Cafe after [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_link_nofollow":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[65,47],"class_list":["post-1475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-2","tag-iceland","tag-viking"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-29.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pePLXi-nN","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1475"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1475\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1484,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1475\/revisions\/1484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.captainsglen.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}