This was the first time we ever joined any sort of cruise and I was not convinced I would be as pleased in retrospect as indeed I am.
All arrangements made by Viking were meticulous and clearly explained. Transitions between flights and our long ship worked very smoothly. Our accommodation in an Explorer Suite on board far exceeded my expectations. It was well appointed,very clean, surprisingly spacious and the welcome touches (fresh flowers, fresh fruit, delicious cookies and a bottle of champagne) were wonderful.
All food during the entire cruise was superb. The quality and presentation were outstanding - 5* standard. My only criticism on this ship was that the dining room experience, only one sitting at multiple-sized tables, was uncomfortably loud, difficult for conversation and the service was slow because of the numbers of guests dining at once.
Described in the body of above review. Very comfortable with its own wrap-around balcony.