This post is based primarily on Don's notes, occasionally supplemented with MT's notes from our cruise in November-December 2023. When information from other sources is added—for further explanation to readers or to satisfy our own curiosity—that is set off in a text box (as this one).
Most of the photos that accompany this post are from Don’s camera (with a caption indicating the time it was taken); those from MT’s iPhone are indicated by “MT” placed at the beginning of the photo caption. Photos from any other source (such as the public domain Wikimedia Commons), occasionally used for clarification, indicate that source in the caption.
Most of the photos that accompany this post are from Don’s camera (with a caption indicating the time it was taken); those from MT’s iPhone are indicated by “MT” placed at the beginning of the photo caption. Photos from any other source (such as the public domain Wikimedia Commons), occasionally used for clarification, indicate that source in the caption.
The Viking Daily newsletter showed today's weather forecast as "Cloudy 69° F" and "Sunrise: 5:47 AM."
We woke around 6 am.
MT Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 6:25 AM - Viking Star: view, from our balcony, of sea at sunrise.
At 7 am, we went to the World Café (Deck 7) for the buffet breakfast.
At 8:30, MT went to the Torshaven (Deck 2) for Low Impact Dance Class. Don went to the Fitness Center (Deck 1).
At 11:30, we went to Mamsen's restaurant for soup.
At 3:00,we went to the Sports Deck (Deck 9) to play Skittles (like bowling).
Skittles is a historical lawn
game of European origin, from which the modern sport of nine-pin bowling is
descended. A skittle is an upright object resembling a miniature bowling
pin. The game of skittles is played by setting up skittles (most commonly 9) in
a diamond pattern and using heavy balls to knock over as many of the skittles
as possible. Exact rules vary widely on a regional basis.
At 3:30, we went to the Star Theater (Deck 2) for the introduction to the Name Tag Challenge contest.
The instructions for the Name
Tag Challenge were as follows:
“Explore the ship’s various decks, lounges, and Guest Areas to discover the diverse and vibrant crew members who make your voyage comfortable.”
Each of the contestants received a list of crew members, from the captain down to maids and cooks. The object was to take a photo of you with the crew member, showing their name tag, and check them off on the list. (This was the first use of the game, and it would be complicated by the fact that many of the original crew members (including our steward) got off the ship in Honolulu and were replaced by others who were not on the list. So we had to write in new names on the list.) Near the end of the cruise, contestants would be asked to turn in their lists to determine the winner.
“Explore the ship’s various decks, lounges, and Guest Areas to discover the diverse and vibrant crew members who make your voyage comfortable.”
Each of the contestants received a list of crew members, from the captain down to maids and cooks. The object was to take a photo of you with the crew member, showing their name tag, and check them off on the list. (This was the first use of the game, and it would be complicated by the fact that many of the original crew members (including our steward) got off the ship in Honolulu and were replaced by others who were not on the list. So we had to write in new names on the list.) Near the end of the cruise, contestants would be asked to turn in their lists to determine the winner.
MT 3:45 PM - Viking Star: Star Theater - selfie with MT and Cruise Director Kate (Katy) Syrett, who had just done the introduction to the Name Tag Challenge.
At 4:15,we went to the Star Theater (Deck 2) for Port Talk--Honolulu (although we would not arrive there until November 18).
MT 5:28 PM - Viking Star: Living Room (Deck 1), with Atrium in background - MT with Hotel General Manager David Lecumberri and Captain Olav Soevdsnes.
At 6:30, Don went to the Star Theater (Deck 2) for the Guest Lecture "Challenger Deep Explorations--A Brief History" by Kelly Walsh.
(We must have eaten dinner, although Don didn't say anything in his notebook.)
At 9:00. we went to the Star Theater (Deck 2) for the musical presentation "Some Enchanted Evening" by Assistant Cruise Director Jonny Lindsay.
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