Elite Traveler July-August 2018

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Owner’s Suite VIKING JUPITER , VIKING OCEAN CRUISES Viking Jupiter will embark on her inaugural voyage in 2019, bringing the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet up to six ships. Each of its 930-guest, all-veranda-suite ships is identical in style — from the grand atrium and main Viking Living Room to the serene spa — with modern Scandinavian interiors by Richard Rivière, the designer of The Langham Hong Kong and the Beverly Hills Hotel. The diverse dining venues range from the Chef’s Table, serving a series of themed menus, to Manfredi’s Italian and Mamsen’s Norwegian restaurant, but immersion into the cuisine and culture of the destinations you’re visiting is a key part of the Viking experience. Films, lectures, live music and theatrical performances enhance your time at sea and prepare you for each stop. The largest accommodation onboard is the Owner’s Suite. Featuring the same modern, clean design as the rest of the ship, it comes with a spacious living room, separate dining area, large master bathroom, ocean-view sauna and a private library of fine wine curated by the cruise line’s chairman, Torstein Hagen. Floor-to-ceiling windows keep the ocean views front and center, and the suite’s boardroom, which is fitted with an ambiant vapor- light fireplace, is ideal for hosting business meetings and catered dinner parties for up to 12. The colors, patterns and textures featured in Scandinavian design, use of leather, wood and slate, and selection of artworks by Scandinavian artists such as Jakob Weidemann and Odd Nerdrum show the designer’s intention to capture Viking’s Nordic heritage. Incredible itinerary The new South America & the Chilean Fjords itinerary combines four countries in 18 days, enabling you to witness some of this spectacular region’s most breathtaking sights, and experience its famously vibrant culture before disembarking in the Chilean capital. Special amenities Priority restaurant and spa reservations, welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, complimentary shore excursions with private car and guide, pre-dinner cocktails and canapés, dinner and guided tour with ship officers Size 1,448 sq ft Rate $31,678 per person based on double occupancy for 17 nights, vikingcruises.com

Photo Filippo Vinardi