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Viking Ocean Cruises - Food and Dining Guide
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Viking Ocean Cruises - Food and Dining Guide

Here’s my full guide to food and dining onboard the Viking Ocean fleet.

Dining onboard a Viking ship is always a luxurious experience.

With several delicious restaurants to choose from each and every day, it can be difficult to choose favourite. I particularly love the variety available in the World Cafe, the Norwegian style waffles in Mamsen’s and the pasta in Manfredi’s!

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Viking Venus Ship Tour and Review
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Viking Venus Ship Tour and Review

I couldn’t quite believe my luck when Viking Cruises emailed to ask if I’d like to join them for a two-and-a-half week trip around Southeast Asia. I replied almost immediately - yes please!

We embarked the cruise in Bangkok, after a brief pre-extension at the stunning Shangri-La Bangkok hotel. After spending an additional few days docked in Laem Chabang, we departed for Cambodia, Vietnam, and finally, glittering Hong Kong.

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Viking Venus Cabin Tour and Review
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Viking Venus Cabin Tour and Review

Here’s a full tour of my Deluxe Veranda Stateroom onboard the Viking Venus.

When embarking on a long trip it’s important to have a clean and comfortable base to rise in each morning and return to each night.

That’s exactly what I had on my recent cruise around Southeast Asia, sailing on the lovely Viking Venus, and residing in stateroom 4035. I have fond memories of my time spent in this cabin - although I have to admit, this is the tidiest I kept it during the whole trip.

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