Today the Zuiderdam is visiting Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It's my first time visiting this country and our journey's turnaround point. It is also the end/start of the two segments for passengers not doing the entire itinerary. Rotterdam Morning The alarm woke us at 5:45 and … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Rotterdam
Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 8
Today is the eighth sea day on this Voyage of the Vikings. Sea Day Morning I met Steve in the Crow's nest for coffee and we went to the main dining room for breakfast when it opened at 8 am. I had a mimosa and started with berries. The waiter said all they have left … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 8
Voyage of the Vikings: Lerwick
Today the Zuiderdam visits Lerwick, Scotland which is in the Shetland Islands. Lerwick Morning When we woke at 5:30 we were already passing Shetland Islands. After getting dressed, I went to the crow’s nest to wait for the coffee spot to open at 6 am. Steve went directly … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Lerwick
Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 7
Our seventh sea day on the Zuiderdam started with coffee in the Crow's Nest. I bought another mug since Steve had been enjoying the one I had bought earlier on the trip. It really keeps the drinks warm. Sea Day Morning We went to the dining room at 8 am and were seated at a … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 7
Voyage of the Vikings: Akureyri
Today we arrive in Akureyri early for a scenic day. I didn’t sleep well and finally decided to get up for good at 4:30. The sun was already up and I had this beautiful scenery with my first cup of coffee. The ship is in the Eyjafjordur fjord which is the largest in Iceland … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Akureyri