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[Frank Geraci]

Hi this is Frank I am sending this as a test. My wife Deb and I will be sailing on Viking Mares in October of this year.  First time on a Viking cruise.   We are looking forward to a smaller ship.  Anyone have experience on this ship please let us know what you think about it. 

[Host Kat]

42 minutes ago, Frank Geraci said:

Hi this is Frank I am sending this as a test. My wife Deb and I will be sailing on Viking Mares in October of this year.  First time on a Viking cruise.   We are looking forward to a smaller ship.  Anyone have experience on this ship please let us know what you think about it. 

 

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You passed with flying colors so now you can post your inquiry on the Viking Oceans forum where it will be on topic.

 

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