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Another option is to visit Honfleur which is right across the river from Le Havre. It’s a 1000 year old medieval town with a charming harbor that Monet painted. There are many quaint shops, an art museum, art galleries, dining, and the oldest still standing wooden church in France. It was founded by the Vikings and was the main port before it silted up and Le Havre was built. It’s also where the first settlers to Canada embarked. It’s worth a visit. https://www.voyagetips.com/en/things-to-do-in-honfleur/

Viking allows you to bring wine and spirits onboard and will serve it with no corking charge. If you see a bottle you like when on an excursion be sure to buy it. This was a big plus when river cruising in wine country.

Wow. Looks like I made the right decision. Thanks for the posting.

Have you tried a river cruise? I actually prefer it to ocean cruising. You have much more time in port and the attractions are closer to where you dock. The scenery is wonderful. The ship is more intimate and you get to know many of the passengers. Plus there are no dinner reservations because everyone eats dinner together at the same time. It’s a much different experience than ocean cruising.

Thanks for the reply. We finalized our booking for the MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY in April, 2023. I enjoyed looking at the ship's wake from the infinity pool area on our last trip so I thought I'd give it a try. I also thought the view leaving port would be great.

We’re considering trying an aft cabin on our next trip (4123 Viking Sky). Anyone have any experience with the x100 series DV1s above the fantail? Noise? View?