Come along with us as we sail on Viking Ocean Cruises for the very first time and find out what we thought of the Viking Sky's ship, food, service, excursions, and entertainment during our Istanbul to Athens cruise.
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Our Recommended Cabin Gear
OREI American to European Plug Adapters—So many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs which are useless unless you have the right adapter. These are what are in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: [ Ссылка ]
Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hangings shelves described below . Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: [ Ссылка ]
Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space is sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We’ll usually use a couple of magnetic hooks described above to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: [ Ссылка ]
Our Recommended Camera Gear
DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: [ Ссылка ] Creators Combo: [ Ссылка ]
GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: [ Ссылка ]
Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What is great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, putting the weight of your camera across your back as opposed to your neck. Plus, it offers a bit more security when traveling through high pick-pocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: [ Ссылка ]
Our Recommended Cruise Wear
5.11 Long Sleeve Shirt—This long sleeve shirt is perfect for excursions in cooler climates are perfect for this long sleeve shirt and the multiple, large pockets is the reason why it is Jan’s go-to shirt when flying. Passports and boarding passes fit effortlessly in the breast pocket. Get your 5.11 Long Sleeve shirt here: [ Ссылка ]
UNibelle Linen Beach Coverup #1—This is one of the two coverups that are always in Tracey’s luggage. Not only is it great for hanging around the pool, but it is also great to put over a tank-top when out and about in port. Get your UNIbelle coverup here: [ Ссылка ]
UNibelle Linen Beach Coverups #2—This is the second coverup that Tracey always has on the ship. Just like the coverup above, it’s great whether by the pool or into the port. Get your UNIbelle coverup here: [ Ссылка ]
