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A notable example was on a shore excursion at a small and lesser-visited destination when a passenger asked about getting into town following a boat trip. The crew member was able to give a full break-down of how long it would take to walk to the nearby waterfront and the distance to the capital by taxi and the cost of the fare. The Explorer suite is the second largest with space ranging from 757ft² to 1,163ft² based on the location. The other suites will include the 405ft² Penthouse Junior Suite, the 338ft² Penthouse Veranda Stateroom, as well as the Deluxe Veranda Stateroom and the Veranda Stateroom, each with a 270ft² area. The ship will join seven identical sister ships, namely Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Sun, Viking Orion, Viking Jupiter and the most recent sister ship, Viking Venus delivered in April 2021.
World Cafe Buffet Dining
The 24-hour room service for the suite will offer service from any restaurant during open hours. The suite will feature a minibar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and snacks that will be replenished once daily, a boardroom that can host up to 12 people for business meetings and catered dinner parties. One of the awesome things about Viking is everyone has a balcony (the expedition ships are a little different). The Deluxe part of the cabin basically affected when we were able to reserve dining and excursions when we could board, and meant that our fridge was refilled once a day during the cruise for free. They were able to split our beds for us and we each had our own nightstand that had a little storage space, outlet, and USB outlets. There were also lights on the wall on either side of the bed area, and a smaller, reading light for each of us as well.
Daily Things to Do on Viking Mars
Viking Mars features a fully-equipped gym on Deck 1 near the Nordic Spa. The gym is spacious and rarely full; on our Scandinavia sailing we never saw more than a dozen passengers using the facility at any given time. In terms of equipment, you'll find a variety of treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, weight machines and free weights. Additionally, you can also book personal training and group personal training sessions (for 2 people) for a fee. In Deck 1's Living Room is where you'll find Viking Mars' main service desks, like Guest Services and the Travel Consultant to book future cruises.
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I will mention that while it may be put together a bit differently, the menu basics are similar to what is in the World Café, you just get served your meals. For any cruises listed, Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates or prices. The spa itself is breathtaking; it's meant to represent Scandinavian landscapes, with accents of Swedish limestone and black slate. Juniper wood and teak furnishings dot the area around the main pool.
Aside from having beer and wine at mealtimes included in your cruise fare, you can also spring for Viking's Silver Spirits package, which covers any drinks (excluding champagne) up to $18 USD. Alternatively, you can also choose to pay for your drinks as you go. The one activity they could not partake in, however, is gambling. Viking Mars, as all of Viking's ships, doesn't have a casino. Worst of all, in eight hours when I arrive at New York’s JFK, I can pretty much count on two days of jet lag and a screwed up sleeping pattern. Next tables show all maiden voyages (in 2022) by destination and homeport, with lowest prices per person (in USD, Balcony Cabin rates with double occupancy).
Owners Suite
The theatre-like venue is circular and has capacity 26 seats. It uses the latest video technology to show constellations and other space-related videos. The Dome is located forward on top-deck (facing the Explorers' Lounge). On our Scandinavian sailing, we embarked on The Kitchen Table tour in Stavanger and it was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences of the entire journey. Not only are the custom-made dishes stellar, but the opportunity to have the executive chef and his close team cook just for you is truly special. The places where this tour is offered varies from one itinerary to the next, but there's typically one offered per sailing.
The lounge area has a comfortable couch, coffee table, 2 easy chairs, 2 HDTVs (1 TV hanging across the bed, 1 TV for the seating area). The bedroom is divided from the living area with a curtain. Bonus amenities are early check-in on embarkation day (at 11 am), guaranteed dinner reservations (at the Chef's Table and Manfredi's specialty restaurants), complimentary laundry, dry-cleaning, pressing and a shoeshine. There are two wheelchair-accessible Mini-Suites offering roll-in shower and roll-out balcony. Deck 1 houses the lion's share of Viking Mars' amenities including the cozy Living Room, guest services desks, the hair salon, fitness center and the spacious Nordic Spa.
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Viking OCEAN's current plans are for a fleet of 16 sisterships, all of which are Fincantieri-built and Norway-flagged. Viking OCEAN's Explorer Suite bathrooms are among the best-rated at sea. Each of those has a glass-enclosed shower-bathtub compartment with ocean views, a separate sitting area and a most spacious double-sink vanity area with plenty of storage drawers.
In keeping with Viking's heritage, the treatments on Viking Mars are Nordic-themed and use natural products. The tradition of alternating hot saunas with cold dips or rolling in the snow is replicated onboard with a sauna, cold plunge pool and novel snow grotto. It's doubly refreshing that there is no charge to use these facilities. Viking operates its own onboard spa rather than contracting out the service to one of the big-name spa operators. The end result is a very simple spa menu that isn't overwhelming with a huge list of treatments involving all manner of lotions and potions. There are five massages and five facials (including one for men) along with a couple of manicures, pedicures and a hair salon.
Viking Ocean Cruises signed an agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build the cruise ship in April 2017. The Pool Grill will serve casual fare prepared to order with a menu ranging from Viking Burger, Seared Ahi Tuna and more. A small salad bar will also be available for a lighter meal. The World Cafe at deck seven will host live cooking with an open kitchen and premium sushi/seafood choices. Guests can choose between indoor dining and al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace for stunning panoramic views. Deck one will feature Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant, offering the best of Italian cuisine in a subdued, ambient lighting environment.
On this page are the current deck plans for Viking Mars showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos. There are buffets on both sides with mostly similar items, but some items do vary from one side to the other. For instance, one side had sushi every night and the other had salads. One side had ice cream/gelato and the other had other dessert items. The servers are around to help with anything special you need and for your drinks.
The various choices are emblematic of the old Nordic tradition of alternating hot and cold treatments. And where can you enjoy a drink outside of the ship's restaurants? You'll be spoiled for choice, as Viking Mars features half a dozen bars and lounges to quench your thirst. Options include the aforementioned Thorshavn nightclub, the casual Pool Bar, Aquavit Bar, the Living Room's Viking Bar, Paps Explorers' Bar at the Explorers' Lounge or the bar outside of Stars Theater.
Instead, they’ve managed to fill our 14 days—mostly sea days—with entertainment, education and sometimes just mindless fun. Guest lecturers on my sailing include history, science, aviation, archaeology, astronomy and maritime experts who enlightened us to everything from the Kon-Tiki to the history of wine, beer and spirits. Visit your favorite lecturer during his or her “office hours” for a one-on-one opportunity to delve deeper into their topic. Viking Mars, like its sister ships, is a celebration of Scandinavian culture.
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