Welcome to Northern Viking Explorer!

Welcome to Northern Viking Explorer!
We are Ken and Andrea, passionate cruisers who love exploring the world one port at a time. From relaxing days at sea to vibrant destinations in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and beyond, we share our cruise adventures, honest ship reviews, and insider tips to help you plan your perfect voyage. Travel Explore & Discover with us as we navigate the seas and uncover unforgettable experiences together.

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MSC Poesia Main Dining Room Menus: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Planning a cruise aboard the MSC Poesia and wondering what’s on the menu? During our 7-night Alaska cruise, we collected several MSC Poesia main dining room menus, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, Gala Night, and drinks menus. We’ve put them all together here so you can take a closer look at the dining options before …

The Truth About MSC Poesia: Our Likes & Wishes (MSC Poesia Review)

After our seven-night Alaska cruise from Seattle, we’re sharing our honest MSC Poesia review to help you plan your own sailing. We cover the ship’s layout and amenities, our aft balcony cabin 11250, the complimentary food and restaurants, and the entertainment and activities. We had a wonderful week aboard MSC Poesia, but there were also …

MSC Poesia Alaska Cruise Day 7: Victoria, B.C., Humpbacks & Orcas 🚢

Day 7 of our MSC Poesia Alaska cruise brought an unforgettable day of whale spotting followed by an evening in Victoria, B.C., Canada. It was our last full day aboard the ship, and we enjoyed a relaxed morning before some of the most exciting wildlife encounters of the week. Victoria is one of our favourite …