BESPOKE PROMOTION
NEW NORDIC LEADING RIVER CRUISE EXPERT VIKING HAS EXTENDED IT S OFFERING TO THE HIGH SEAS WITH I T S F I R S T S H I P V I K I N G S TA R
ith a combination of crisp whites, clean lines and natural wood, the interior of the intimate, 930-guest Viking Star is the epitome of understated elegance. It was built based on feedback from past river cruise guests who expressed a demand for ocean-faring voyages that paired carefully planned, on-point itineraries with a forward-thinking approach to design. The result - an unfussy Scandinavian style - is a real game-changer. Each of the nine decks has the same airy feeling of light and space, from the split-level, observatorylike Explorer’s Lounge, full of maritime maps and models, to the Living Room with its connecting atrium and cosy corners for relaxing that have been created from low-level dividing bookcases displaying beautiful glassware and ceramics. Inspired by the cultural heritage of Viking’s Nordic roots, the design team has subtly mixed nautical notes (blue tones, metal work, wood panelling) that reference the architectural design of traditional Viking ships with macrame window dressings evoking Norwegian handicrafts. There are chic Eames aluminium chairs in the internet zone, pops of colour in the cushions and woven textiles dotted about the public spaces and a curated collection of artwork that ranges from Nordic
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House & Garden | May 2016
REGAL Clockwise, from top: Viking Star sailing into Venice; the indoor Wintergarden, wood latticework tree structure and large-scale geometric mosaic structure, is a great place for afternoon tea; chic seating in the main pool area with retractable roof