We decided to fly to Miami from Heathrow the day before and then on to San Juan the next morning. The package we were offered initially meant flying to Miami and then on to San Juan in one day which meant arriving at the ship late in the evening which we did not want to do. Unfortunately the only direct flights to San Juan only go on a Saturday! Unfortunately American Airlines at Miami lost my husbands suitcase and it was only the persistence of the concierge on the ship that managed to get my husband re-united with his bag on the 18th. Tip to all- split your contents over two cases ie not all one person's clothes in one case AND check the sticky baggage receipt that the airline gives you- we never know it has your Name on it- so check it immediately. We arrived on the ship to a nice welcome but the welcome drink or fifth of a glass of champagne was a bit of an insult. Come on Viking you are better than that- give a full glass!

We made our way to the customer relations re the lost bag and they swung into action immediately and provided us with some essentials and advice of where to go to buy some clothes. Our cabin was beautiful and extremely well appointed- the best cabin we have stayed in over 22 cruises. It was a Penthouse Veranda- so a mid-range cabin. It had a fully stocked mini bar which was replenished daily at no cost; a proper bathroom with a heated floor and a huge bed. There was a large wardrobe an a lot of drawer space. The lighted vanity mirror, which I didn't find until day 5 was also great.

We travelled for my husband's 60th Birthday and I am 56. Read more