I was pleasantly surprised with my first cruise experience. The ship is small with only about 180 customers. There was always a place to curl up with a good book or watch scenery. It never felt too crowded.
Food was exceptional. Every meal, every day. Service was very nice. We ended up sitting in the same area, especially for dinner, and got to know our servers. Made for a pleasant experience.
It was very hot during our cruise and sometimes we had to walk long distances to meet a bus and there would be no water available. There was always water when we returned to the ship, but on really hot days I think Viking should make an effort to keep people hydrated.
Cabin was great. Had all amenities. Nicely arranged for small area. Bed was wonderful. Plenty of space to unpack and put suitcase under bed. There is no lift for the 100# staterooms and there are about 10 easy steps. Rarely heard engine or felt movement. It was hot outside and our AC worked great.