Slightly larger than Deluxe Veranda.  Very close to front of ship but not noticeably rockier than middle.  Includes daily restocked bar (incl beer and spirits)

Did the Santa Lucia Nature walk.  So many people made it impossible to encounter any wildlife (too noisy).  Really just a long walk on a meandering path through the forest.  Guide explains different tree types and shows a few (abandoned?) animal burrows but not much else.

Santarem

Really only see a Rubber Baron's home and the Opera house and then, only from the outside.  Others who went on their own were able to walk into both buildings and even got a free tour of Opera House.

Excellent tour.  Saw Island from water with very nice views.  Crew were very personable and helpful.  Nice pace.  Included very interesting tour of old plantation and buffet lunch.  Then had a nice swim in a secluded cove.  Highly recommend

Good overview of island with some time for shopping and some nice views.

For $24 USD total taxi took us to Fort James beach and picked us up at agreed upon time (Very punctual).   Beautiful  beach with only a few other bathers.  Paid $15 USD for use of two deck chairs and umbrella.  Find sand beach with relatively mild surf that is easy to get into and out of.

So we were Viking fans and had looked forward to this cruise for over a year due to the opportunity to experience the Amazon.Overall, our experience was negative and I would advise that anyone considering this cruise wait until you hear that Viking has worked out all the kinks.

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Not Viking Oceans best - Amazon ports disappoint - Caribbean ports were great

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