Viking Star Review
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We booked because Viking was offering free RT air. We were torn between Viking's Mediterranean and West Indies options. We decided upon the West Indies due to increasing Islamic extremist massacres in Europe. We liked that the cruise began and ended in San Juan, Puerto Rico, so you didn't waste time cruising from Fort Lauderdale.
We chose a deluxe room, due to the free daily refill of the mini-frig and in-room coffee maker. We used the free sodas most days by mixing with our own rum purchased on shore excursions. That is a nice aspect of Viking, as they don't seem to mind you bringing your own liquor.
A bartender at the Viking Bar convinced us to purchase the beverage package ... worked out to $19.99 pp per day. That's three or four cocktails apiece per day. We feel like we got our money's worth. Always have more cocktails on vacation, yes?
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St. Lucia
Enjoyed the Marquis Estate, especially their display of local flora.
Barbados
Enjoyed the Highland Adventure Center. The highlight was a brief stop at St. John Parish church.The Blackwoods Screw Dock was interesting, but wished we'd had more time to explore Bridgetown.
Guadeloupe
LOVED the checkerboard cemetery in Morne-a-l'Eau! City was gearing up for Carnivale, so many locals in costume. Enjoyed the craft market in St. Francois, and the beach near Basse-Terre.
St. Maarten
A bit disappointing. The bus only stopped at the marina in Marigot and Rotary Lookout POint.. Being a Sunday, there were very few shops and restaurants open.