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Visual list Archive · January 2019

Photo gallery of the Viking Sun ocean ship

From the archive. Published January 10, 2019. Details may have changed since.

  1. Evelin, a member of the classical trio performing for guests on Viking Sun.
    01 Evelin, a member of the classical trio performing for guests on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  2.  Guests enjoy the welcoming Living Room in the atrium of Viking Sun.
    02 Guests enjoy the welcoming Living Room in the atrium of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  3.   Relax and read or listen to classical music in the Wintergarden on Viking Sun.
    03 Relax and read or listen to classical music in the Wintergarden on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  4. Get away from it all in the LivNordic spa on Viking Sun, open to all guests.
    04 Get away from it all in the LivNordic spa on Viking Sun, open to all guests. © Special to Cruiseable
  5. The Viking Sun Singers bring a lively energy to the stage on Viking Sun.
    05 The Viking Sun Singers bring a lively energy to the stage on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  6.   The ocean ship Viking Sun docked in Aalborg, Denmark.
    06 The ocean ship Viking Sun docked in Aalborg, Denmark. © Special to Cruiseable
  7. Check out new horizons with the telescope in the Explorers’ Lounge at the bow of Viking Sun.
    07 Check out new horizons with the telescope in the Explorers’ Lounge at the bow of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  8. Chilled cucumber soup at Manfredi’s Italian restaurant on your Viking sailing.
    08 Chilled cucumber soup at Manfredi’s Italian restaurant on your Viking sailing. © Special to Cruiseable
  9. A tempting brownie dessert at Manfredi’s Italian restaurant on a Viking ocean ship.
    09 A tempting brownie dessert at Manfredi’s Italian restaurant on a Viking ocean ship. © Special to Cruiseable
  10.   Olga, the on-board pianist, entertains guests in the Living Room of Viking Sun.
    10 Olga, the on-board pianist, entertains guests in the Living Room of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  11.   A copper coffee maker in the Wintergarden of Viking Sun.
    11 A copper coffee maker in the Wintergarden of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  12. A chilled mango cream dessert at Chef’s Table on a Viking ocean sailing.
    12 A chilled mango cream dessert at Chef’s Table on a Viking ocean sailing. © Special to Cruiseable
  13.   Fernando, a waiter at the free Chef’s Table on Viking Sun.
    13 Fernando, a waiter at the free Chef’s Table on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  14. Sushi selections at the World Cafe aboard Viking Sun.
    14 Sushi selections at the World Cafe aboard Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  15.   Start the day off with a waffle dish at Mamsen’s on Viking Sun.
    15 Start the day off with a waffle dish at Mamsen’s on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  16.   Atle Knutsen, captain of Viking Sun, on stage during the welcoming ceremonies.
    16 Atle Knutsen, captain of Viking Sun, on stage during the welcoming ceremonies. © Special to Cruiseable
  17. Replica of a Viking horn in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun.
    17 Replica of a Viking horn in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  18.   A samosa appetizer at Manfredi’s on Viking Sun.
    18 A samosa appetizer at Manfredi’s on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  19. A Viking ocean ship approaches St. Kitts in the Caribbean.
    19 A Viking ocean ship approaches St. Kitts in the Caribbean. © Courtesy of Viking Cruises
  20. Artwork by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch graced the digital screen in the atrium of Viking Sun.
    20 Artwork by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch graced the digital screen in the atrium of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  21.   A model of a Viking ship in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun.
    21 A model of a Viking ship in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  22.  An operatic performance by the Mariinsky Theater Singers aboard Viking Sun.
    22 An operatic performance by the Mariinsky Theater Singers aboard Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  23. Wok-fried beef, an appetizing entree at Chef’s Table on Viking Sun.
    23 Wok-fried beef, an appetizing entree at Chef’s Table on Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  24. You’ll be tempted by the bread selections at Manfredi’s aboard Viking Sun.
    24 You’ll be tempted by the bread selections at Manfredi’s aboard Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  25. A serpent figurine in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun.
    25 A serpent figurine in the Explorers’ Lounge of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  26. Use the digital screen in your stateroom on Viking Sun to see your upcoming shore excursions, choose a movie or check your room charges.
    26 Use the digital screen in your stateroom on Viking Sun to see your upcoming shore excursions, choose a movie or check your room charges. © Special to Cruiseable
  27. Cocktails served in the Living Room of Viking Sun.
    27 Cocktails served in the Living Room of Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable
  28.   Finger sandwiches at treats served during afternoon tea (for free) at the Wintergarden aboard Viking Sun.
    28 Finger sandwiches at treats served during afternoon tea (for free) at the Wintergarden aboard Viking Sun. © Special to Cruiseable

Viking ocean ships are tailor made for "destination immersion" — zipping in and out of fantastic ports of call in their lithe, state-of-the art vessels. But the ships themselves are darned impressive, too, holding 930 passengers. The perfect size for a cruise ship.

I reviewed the Viking Sun after our two-week cruise to Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea last July and August. And I posted the following Visual Lists highlighting the places we visited:

Yes, this was all on the same cruise, believe it or not!

In the photo gallery at top, you'll get a visual taste of what sailing on Viking Sun (or one of her identical sister ships) is like. This was our second Viking ocean ship sailing (after Viking Star), but it won't be our last. I think you'll see why. 

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