Viking Neptune

 I bet you're saying to yourself "I would like to know about the ship they're on!"  Well, you came to the right place!

Here's an AI-generated overview:  "The Viking Neptune was launched in January 2022 and designed for sophisticated travelers. It has an experimental hydrogen fuel cell module, carries up to 930 passengers, and features amenities like modern Scandinavian style, a Nordic-inspired spa, two swimming pools, and a complimentary shore excursion in every port"

 

 

Not sure about the "sophisticated" part, but it is a very modern and comfortable ship.  Our room is set up for just 2 people

 

has a small balcony

 

 a nice atrium with piano played frequently

 

An impressive spa

 

A "snow grotto" (room filled with snow, to be alternated with visits to the sauna, followed by cardiac arrest)

 An ice water bucket dump stall (I will never do this!)

Heated loungers

 

Massages, facials, etc are available for non-trivial fees.

They were kind enough to give us a wonderful raspberry cake and champagne to celebrate our recent anniversary (no, Diane isn't passed out on the floor...OR IS SHE?)

 

 Each day, they give an overview presentation on the port that we are going to visit and the excursion details, and another on the history of that port.

 

 Overall, we've been very pleased with the ship, all the crew members are friendly and polite, and the restaurant are helpful and attentive.  It's like staying at a luxury hotel

Main pool with color-changing hot tub