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Originally posted by Keitaro:
does anyone have any interior pictures of her as the SUN VIKING in her last days for RCI?

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As for the new photos, I find them fascinating, and actually think that internally she doesn't look bad at all. On the other hand the exterior, with the funnel "decoration", is horrible.

Incidentally I was just looking at this picture:

Does anyone else see the faint design on the wall in between the orange-ish (wood toned?) cabin doors? It looks like the cabin numbers are there, and the decoration seems to be in the shape of an archway or door.

I find this to be an interesting, rather unique design feature. Does anyone know if this is some sort of wall covering or are these embossed wall panels, rather like the cabin doors themselves on many newer ships? Is it an original '70s touch (certainly looks like it could be) or part of the new Asian decor?

[ 01-13-2004: Message edited by: cruiseny ]

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Cruiseny posted:
Does anyone else see the faint design on the wall in between the orange cabin doors? It looks like the cabin numbers are there, and the decoration seems to be in the shape of an archway.

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I find this to be an interesting, rather unique design feature. [/QUOTE]The numbers doesn't match the number on the door. Could it be from the Hyundai days or even RCI? I am curious to know too.

It seems like her dining room chairs are still there from RCI days! Compare to the link Cruiseny gave.

[ 01-13-2004: Message edited by: Keitaro ]

Once you know where to look, it is actually easier to see the area I'm talking about in the original image above.

This looks like some kind of door, but I don't think it can be, because on the left side of the corridor it is covered over by a railing which would mean that any door could not be opened.

Yes, Royal Caribbean logos are still everywhere onboard! Refit was done quite well, but not very thoroughly.

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where are the mahjong room and that big bar located?

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[ 01-14-2004: Message edited by: Gundam X Divider ]

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Originally posted by vikingcrown:
where are the mahjong room and that big bar located?

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Originally posted by Keitaro:
Does anyone have deck plans of her as the SUN VIKING?

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I am truly fascinated by these photos. I sailed Song of Norway and Nordic Prince in my early cruising days. Song of Norway is the ship that got me into cruising and was my first experience. From those days, I so wanted to sail Sun Viking but never was able to. From what I have seen, though, she was strikingly similar in terms of décor but just had a smaller hull.

The cabin corridor photo is particularly interesting. A few things that I notice right away : The removal of the "porthole" photos that featured couples on beaches, snorkelers, fish, you name it! Another is the interesting design at the end of the corridors. I am surprised that it is still there given the fact that that was one of those 70's style prints that did not seem to really depict anything. A corridor speaker has also be added as a retrofit. This is believable given that I remember the original corridor speakers were a bit "fuzzy" even on my last Nordic Prince cruise in 1995.

The cabin doors look the same save for the fact that they have upgraded the hardware to read cards versus the "actual keys" that were used on both of my sailings.

All in all, though, it is sad to see that she has departed from the "good 'ole classic" days of Caribbean cruising but I do feel happy that she is still in use, sailing, and being enjoyed.

I will always consider these original ships to be my idea of classic cruising (well outside of the actual classic liners) - but at least for me ...

Have a Great Day!

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Originally posted by shipcafe:
Another is the interesting design at the end of the corridors. I am surprised that it is still there given the fact that that was one of those 70's style prints that did not seem to really depict anything.

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