We embarked the Emerald in Chongqing having arrived that morning from Lhasa with our new "family" of 28. We went directly to our cabin to pick up our keys and then did quick tour of the ship to get our bearings.

The basic cabins are tidy and utilitarian, with not much hanging storage but plenty of room under the beds for bags. The bathroom was tiny compared to the grand baths we had become accustomed to at the luxury land hotels Viking used but sufficient for our stay. Our cabin attendant did a great job and made sure there was always plenty of bottled water through out the trip. The fan in the cabin has varying speeds but you really cannot control the temperature. Yes, the ship can be a bit humid and there was a dehumidifier running constantly in our hallway but really not an issue. Small balcony with 2 chairs and enough room to hang out your laundry :)

Having heard about the onboard tailor, we made that one of our first stops. Arnold will help you select fabric and style so that in about one day you will have a custom made jacket, vest, dress or pants. Reasonably priced, this makes a great thing to bring back from the trip. Read more