As you're about to see, it's not quite as clean as the glossy photos online.
It's not until you get up close that you truly appreciate the scale of this vessel.
Check-in takes place in the living room, the beating heart of the vessel.
We need to make our way from deck one up to deck three where our stateroom is located.
I've booked the largest suite located right at the forward end of the ship.
First and foremost , welcome back to the channel, Mom.
We later find out that this has to be requested from our room attendant .
The sentiment is certainly there , but according to Viking's own suite inclusions, this is meant to be champagne.
This is the entry-level stateroom on board, the veranda, complete with either a king-size or twin bed configuration .
As darkness falls, so does our departure window .
We slowly begin to drift along the Mississippi River.
Dress code wise, it's just smart casual , with no formal nights.
Viking describes it as a walk-in venue , but in reality, if you don't want to be left waiting around, it's best to reserve a time slot .
The only real upsell appears to be the wine list.
Hopefully, it's not going to be as disruptive for the rest of the trip.
We're welcomed with a choice of fresh lemonade or a Bloody Mary before being beckoned inside to take our seats.
It's very much US domestic travelers , and I'm almost certainly the youngest on board.
Along with ample comfy seating , you'll find an extensive library and a communal record player.
Viking maintains these subtle, yet unmistakable, nods to its Nordic heritage.
There's actually another reason this ship feels so different to the ocean-going cruise ships I normally try, and it comes down to American maritime law .
With no gym on board, this is where you'll be getting your steps in .
This is really quite the sun trap and a very nice place to be on board.
It's also where the smokers go, which unfortunately I think is a bit of an oversight .
I feel it's massively underutilized during our voyage.
Let's put a pin in that for now, though, because it's time for a sundowner with Mum.
We passed the Aquavit Terrace, another fantastic spot to dine al fresco .
It's an awful lot of fun and a brilliant change of pace from life on board.
I can think of far worse ways to round off a brilliant day here in Louisiana.
Because of our suite, we're offered priority disembarkation .
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