Here we offer daily rotating chef's selected set meals, a combination of major Chinese cuisines such as Cantonese, Sichuan, and Huaiyang. The dinner incorporates creative destination dishes and stories crafted by Rosenblum (Merchants Viking's food culture ambassador) in collaboration with the onboard chef team, while the breakfast features authentic Cantonese dim sum served by the vintage "cart-pushing vendors".

With rich exploration spirits, the merchant ship dates back from the Viking era inspired the creation of the explorer's lounge featuring two levels. Here, you could find an unobstructed view of the bow scenery. Apart from fine wines, you could also enjoy Kungfu tea handpicked by Rosenblum; on a sailing day afternoon, you may also appreciate a tea ceremony demonstration accompanied by guqin play.

From traditional Chinese snacks, local specialty cuisines to Japanese sushi/American barbecue/Italian pizza/seafood made dish, etc., the buffet-style meals from East and West offer a wide variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Rotating menus provide new surprises at every meal.

This is your ideal choice for unwinding. Adhering to the overall Nordic fitness philosophy, we have created highly distinctive body, beauty care and spa experiences for you, allowing you to experience authentic Nordic spa culture aboard without traveling far, including the deep-rooted Nordic tradition of "fire and ice" bathing.

If you particularly prefer Asian food, here you'll savor Western set meals themed upon various Asian cuisines, while finding out the historical origins behind each dish; authentic flavors as well as innovative presentations, complemented by sommeliers' selected wines to pair with your dishes.

Here we offer warm Tuscan services and rich Italian flavors - from daily freshly baked bread and gelato, to freshly sliced Italian cheeses and hams, as well as specialty dishes inspired by The Travels of Marco Polo, leaving you unforgettable memories.

A cruise with Nordic heritage is naturally equipped with authentic Nordic food. Mamsen's, a dining bar named after the mother of Viking Cruises' board chairman, offers on its menu classic Norwegian pastries she passed down. Don't miss out on its unique waffles paired with brown goat cheese - each bite features authentic Nordic flavors.

Traditional British afternoon tea, elegant and leisurely, manifests a distinct flavor after blending in some Chinese elements. In the winter garden, we not only provide a variety of natural teas from China, but also infuse classic Chinese flavors into our teas and snacks, adding creativity to the delicate pastries.

For guests who love swimming, the pool featuring agreeable water temperature allows you to brave the winter cold and summer heat, with the retractable canopy sheltering you from the wind and rain. No matter the weather, you could enjoy the fun of swimming and water playing here, or just have a dip in the water for the leisure and ease. Plenty of seats are set at the poolside. You may network and chat with others, or just sit alone to read a book or have a drink. As night falls, you may watch a movie "under the stars".

If you've already experienced the wonder of an infinity pool on land, we've built an infinity pool and hot bath on the sea for an even more romantic experience. At night, the warm glow of the infinity pool next to the Aquavit Terrace, against the starry sky, really adds to the romantic atmosphere of the surrounding decks and the Aquavit Terrace.

Spectacular views and fresh air meet activities on our Sports Deck. Here you will find a walking track; an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard. Practice your own stretching and yoga outdoors, or relax with plentiful seating.

If you feel that souvenirs taken home after previous trips a bit mediocre, you will find artisan gifts combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary Chinese aesthetics here. From ornaments such as cloisonné and cement tiles to handicrafts such as sea mud pottery, colored stone inlays to Taizhou embroidery, no matter which one catches your eye, it will be both aesthetic and practical, embodying the spirit of master craftsmen paying tribute to the tradition while keeping innovation.

This is the main venue for you to watch cultural recreational programs aboard. From classic musical Cabaret, thrilling theater performances, humorous magic talk shows, dazzling local folk custom performances and toe-tapping music concerts to enriching cultural lectures, chef cooking demonstrations and interesting quiz games, a host of splendid surprises will be staged here.