Recommend October 2017 - 44
Viking Sky-
A Spirit of Exploration
With its own Viking Heritage Museum and
decor that intertwines ancient Viking lore
with sleek Scandinavian design, Viking
Sky felt like the perfect ship for exploring
the Baltic and Scandinavia. The 15-day
Stockholm-Bergen itinerary, aptly dubbed
Viking Homelands, calls at 11 ports in Sweden,
Finland, Estonia, Russia, Poland, Germany,
Denmark and Norway. But as I learned at the
small onboard museum, the ancient Vikings
ventured as far afield as North America and
Asia, so wherever this ship sails, it embodies
the ancient Vikings' spirit of discovery. In
fact, one of the delights of the cruise was
using the onboard art app and honing in
on the subtle art and design references to
Viking history and Norse mythology sprinkled
throughout the ship, like the mischievous
trolls lurking in the birch tree images behind
the elevators.
"Our guests are explorers-curious travelers
who want to learn," says Karine Hagen,
senior v.p. of Viking Cruises, who leads its
enrichment efforts. True to brand, Viking Sky
meals featured authentic regional cuisine
as well as classic American dishes. Lectures
44 october 2017
"
Our guests are explorers-
curious travelers who
want to learn.
"
Geri Bain
-- Karine Hagen,
Senior Vice President, Viking Cruises
about the Hanseatic League, the Romanovs
and other topics were well attended; lectures
and port talks could also be watched on
demand on our in-cabin TV, which also
provided programming from Masterpiece,
National Geographic, BBC, TED talks,
movies and several cable channels. Live
classical music was performed at afternoon
tea and at other times every day; I especially
loved the Munch Moments, where traditional
Norwegian music accompanied slide shows
of the artist's works. But my perfect Viking
moment was when fellow passengers and I
were in the hot tub discussing the previous
day's talk about the historic and geological
forces shaping the Baltic and the presenter,
geologist Richard Munroe, slid in and joined
the discussion.
Viking Ocean Cruises' newest ocean
vessel, the 930-passenger/465 all-veranda
stateroom Viking Sky is almost identical to
the line's two existing ocean ships; it has a
slightly enlarged fitness center, and of course,
different original art. A fourth identical
ocean vessel ship will take to the seas later
this year and four more are slated to join
the fleet by 2022. The contemporary decor,
with its light woods accented by splashes of
blue and orange, will feel familiar to Viking
River passengers. Indeed, Viking's target
demographic is the same for river and ocean
guests-experienced travelers, 55 and older,
with an interest in history, art, culture and
exploration-and it seemed almost everyone
my husband and I met on board had already
sailed with Viking River.
"Viking Ocean has strong appeal to those
who have sailed on Viking River cruises.
They appreciate the line's destination and
educational focus and (extended) time spent
in each port," says Don Walker, co-president,
iCruise. "The understated elegance and
luxury are well suited to the upper premium
cruiser, often in the balcony suite category.
recommend.com
http://www.recommend.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend October 2017
Recommend October 2017 - 1
Recommend October 2017 - 2
Recommend October 2017 - 3
Recommend October 2017 - 4
Recommend October 2017 - 5
Recommend October 2017 - 6
Recommend October 2017 - 7
Recommend October 2017 - 8
Recommend October 2017 - 9
Recommend October 2017 - 10
Recommend October 2017 - 11
Recommend October 2017 - 12
Recommend October 2017 - 13
Recommend October 2017 - 14
Recommend October 2017 - 15
Recommend October 2017 - 16
Recommend October 2017 - 17
Recommend October 2017 - 18
Recommend October 2017 - 19
Recommend October 2017 - 20
Recommend October 2017 - 21
Recommend October 2017 - 22
Recommend October 2017 - 23
Recommend October 2017 - 24
Recommend October 2017 - 25
Recommend October 2017 - 26
Recommend October 2017 - 27
Recommend October 2017 - 28
Recommend October 2017 - 29
Recommend October 2017 - 30
Recommend October 2017 - 31
Recommend October 2017 - 32
Recommend October 2017 - 33
Recommend October 2017 - 34
Recommend October 2017 - 35
Recommend October 2017 - 36
Recommend October 2017 - 37
Recommend October 2017 - 38
Recommend October 2017 - 39
Recommend October 2017 - 40
Recommend October 2017 - 41
Recommend October 2017 - 42
Recommend October 2017 - 43
Recommend October 2017 - 44
Recommend October 2017 - 45
Recommend October 2017 - 46
Recommend October 2017 - 47
Recommend October 2017 - 48
Recommend October 2017 - 49
Recommend October 2017 - 50
Recommend October 2017 - 51
Recommend October 2017 - 52
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/feb2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/2019DeltaGuide
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/deltaguide2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/nov2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/oct2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/sept2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/SaintLucia2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/Guatemala/Guatemala
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/feb2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/jan2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/Jandelta2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/DeltaDec2017Guide
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/nov2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/oct2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/Martinique
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/septrec2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/DeltaGuideJan2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/Delta
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/saintlucia
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/november2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/oct2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/sept2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/prevue/mayjune2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2016
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/saintlucia
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/november2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/october2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/guatemala
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/september2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/trinidadtobago
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/delta2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2015
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/november2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/october2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/recommendoctober2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/september2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/CostaRIca
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/delta
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2014
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/recommendnovember2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/october2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/RecommendSeptember2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/guatemala2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/Brazil2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/IsraelTravelPlanner2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS/Tahiti
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/SUPPLEMENTS/mexicoweddingplanner2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2013
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/november2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/october2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/september2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may_2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/february2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/december_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/november_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/october_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/september_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/recommend/july_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/june_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/may_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/april_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/march2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/feb_11
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/january_2011
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/December_2010
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/November_2010
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/Recommend/October2010
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/sept_2010
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/august_2010
https://www.nxtbook.com/worth/recommend/july2010
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com