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Posts posted by sonoandrea
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Hello!
My husband and I are booked on the Viking Sea for the West Indies itinerary in October 2017. Can you tell me a little about the kinds of vehicles used for the "included" shore excursions? If you happen to have any pictures that would be even better.
My husband is disabled with limited mobility and I am trying to determine if he will be able to do the included excursions or if I should start looking for private tours in each port.
Thanks in advance!
My wife and I just returned from the 'Star' from the West Indies cruise. A first in the Caribbean for both of us, although our second cruise on this ship.We took most all the 'included' tours which most all amounted to driving you around their island to scenic overlooks as they tell you about the history of the place. Enjoyable for the most part to give a broad general overview of the island we were at, but honestly after 6 or 7 ports with similar itineraries, it gets a little of the "same ol, same ol" feeling.
What we enjoyed most was, feeding the stingrays & snorkeling with the turtles & shipwreck. The snorkeling in St. Martin (I believe) is very close to the beach where the planes come in low.
Also ask about the tour of the Bridge. It's not well publicized and groups are (understandably) limited, but very interesting. Ask once you board.
My general thought is if you have no experience in 'the islands' like us, the included island tours is a great introduction. For those with experience, you might want to do something else.
Just my 2 cents worth of experience on this cruise.
We loved it and I hope you do too!
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Thank you for the reply and the picture! Torshavn is the speakeasy-type bar? I feel like we will be spending a lot of time there ;) My husband is really hoping for Woodford Reserve.
Here is (hopefully) a picture of the bar menu from our June, 2016 cruise. There are other bourbons available and there are also premium brands on the Torshavn menu (which I did not photograph). -
My husband and I will set sail on the Viking Sea West Indies Explorer in late October and we are very excited. I was wondering if anyone who has sailed with Viking Ocean (preferably on the Sea or maybe the Star) can tell me what bourbons they have onboard? I appreciate any guidance. Thank you!
Viking Star West Indies Explorer 12/17/2016
in Viking Ocean
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Hi Bob,
Thank you so much for your review. It's very helpful. I noticed you mentioned asking to have your mini-bar stocked with bourbon, so I'm hoping you will be able to help me with a very specific question. Do you recall what kind(s) of bourbon were available onboard? My husband is an Old-Fashioned guy, but so far I have only specifically seen Maker's Mark mentioned and that is definitely not his favorite.
Thanks again!