Viking Sea Cruise Travel Day and Deluxe Veranda Stateroom Tour

My mom and I just returned from a 10 night Eastern Caribbean journey on the Viking Sea! The West Indies Explorer itinerary took us to 9 Caribbean islands and we had a fabulous time. Today, I'm sharing our travel day to San Juan, PR, and our stateroom tour. We loved our deluxe stateroom with veranda! I hope you enjoy it.
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[@lynnleipold2617]

We really like Viking ocean!

[@amandaflanagan4244]

My jaw dropped when I saw that bathroom!! Can’t wait to see more of this trip!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously it was nice even for a hotel bathroom, let alone a cruise ship!! Thanks for watching, Amanda!

[@NisaNJames]

You two are just so cute! Thanks for sharing your fun with us!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My pleasure! It was such a fun trip!

[@buffieneuendorf606]

Oh my goodness . What a spacious room 😍

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It really was and this is their lowest stateroom category so the smallest on the ship!

[@normarenwick5061]

Again rewatching makes me happy and your mum and looking forward to the food love it 😍

[@dawnturpin]

So nice! Can’t wait for more!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks for watching, Dawn!

[@kathleenquinn4239]

Your mom is so adorable. I can see where you get your enthusiasm and thrill for traveling. The room looks terrific. Great vlog and hope you had good weather this cruise.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes, she definitely passed along her love for travel to me, Kathleen!

[@carolsmith5588]

Wow what a great room! And great company! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the trip. Glad your eye is on the mend. 😎

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks so much, Carol!! It’s officially back to normal!!

[@aimeemoore5509]

Your mom looks amazing.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

She really is. Thank you, Aimee.🥰

[@MsToady]

You both look so happy and excited for your adventure! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Margy it was such a magical trip!!

[@celenebeann]

Such a nice room! Excited for these vlogs

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you! They're not going to be day to day I don't think as I wasn't that great about taking enough footage, but I definitely have enough to give an overview and you'll get a feel for what it's like sailing with Viking. Completely fell in love with that ship!

[@sarahmcguire]

You two are so fun and your mom is so sweet!! I can’t wait to see more of your vlogs from this trip! 🙂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

thank you so much! We had a very grand adventure for sure!

[@kaseydarr1852]

Yay a new trip vlog. That is a really nice room. I look forward to seeing the rest of the trip. It is so nice that you are able to travel with your mom and spend time together.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

We had such a lovely time, Kasey!! Thank you!

[@sandywysocki9588]

😮 that is awesome!!!! I’m impressed so far

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I am now completely in love with that ship. Can’t wait to share more with you!

[@cwdefouw]

Viking looks really really nice, I liked that there weren’t a thousand people in the atrium. Room looks very well designed. We were on the Celebrity Equinox a few years ago. It is a big ship with a small ship feel. We loved it! Can’t wait for the next videos!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It looked beautiful from the outside! And yes the ship never felt crowded and we never had to wait in line for anything which was lovely.🥰

[@cindyellacott102]

So excited to follow these vlogs! Always a wonderful adventure!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Cindy!! This one was particularly grand. Can't wait to get the rest of the videos up!

[@peterchen8868]

Somehow I missed this when you posted it and my wife and I will be on Viking on January 3rd for a sailing around Spain. It was truly lovely you took your mom with you. I took my mom once. She slept until late morning everyday. Took her on a ATV ride excursion (she was the only senior citizen on this excursion), came back all dusty and muddy and all the other senior cruisers waiting for the bus going back to the ship were asking what happened to her--she had so much fun. Unfortunately, we found out 5 months later she already had terminal liver cancer. The silver lining was that neither she nor I knew at the time of that cruise.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh my goodness, Peter, thank you for honoring me with that story. What a great memory with her that you will always have!!!

[@peterchen8868]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thank you. I noticed that you really review and reply to a lot of the comments.

[@marypruitt6312]

Very nice room! Thanks for sharing!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My pleasure, Friend!🥰

[@kirrieholden4794]

Missed you! Can't wait to see more of this trip. Especially your mom!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

She’s in the one I’m editing right now a lot!!

[@jolynneraymond1108]

Beautiful room and definitely one of the nicest bathrooms I’ve seen on a cruise ship. You too looked like you were having a great time.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Both the room and bathroom felt more like a hotel than a cruise ship! Very comfortable and yes we had a wonderful time!

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

Well this is awesome, you and your mom are awesome, and this cruise looks awesome! It makes me so excited for our cruise!!! Great vlog Jen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You're going to have an amazing time!

[@kelleydisney31]

Beautiful room!! ❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks for watching, Kelley!

[@karamarie6878]

Looks like your trip started off great! Looking forward to the next video in this series. I love the friendship you can tell the two of you share.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I am very lucky to have her and we’ve always been very close! This time with her was precious to me.🥰

[@lailafouzi6833]

What a great room!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It was such a comfortable home away from home!!🥰

[@meganquiah2547]

Wow! Beautiful room!! I can already tell this is going to be a good trip!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Megan, it was the best! Can't wait to share the rest of the vlogs.

[@CoralJoyTravel]

That’s an impressive room and cruise line with all those added amenities!! Loved seeing your space!! ❤️❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It was so comfortable and well laid out! Which is essential for a 10 night sailing right??

[@Maureen_Kathy]

Room looks like good size!

[@spmarsh3747]

You can feel the closeness with your Mom and the fun you were having. (I told her to just Let It Go, LOL!) Looking forward to watching more cruising with you and your Mom---Susan

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you, Susan! We have always been very close and it was wonderful to share this with her.

[@badwolfe9775]

Love vlogs with your mom! Omg that bathroom was amazing!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously it didn't feel like a cruise ship bathroom AT ALL. Loved it! Thanks, Colleen!

[@stephaniejacobs7659]

What a fun video! I too, love the Biscoff cookies! I recently found they have them at Walmart. 😊

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They have them at Costco as well but I try to keep from buying them because then I eat them all!!🤣😍

[@dreemkin2448]

Love the two twin beds! How perfect for you two.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It really was!!

[@disneytraveler6823]

Wow. I can’t wait to see the rest of these vlogs. I have done 7 cruises on 5 different cruise lines but never Viking. It looks amazing so far. May have to add a Viking cruise to my bucket list.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

They do an amazing job!! I can highly recommend them!

[@ErinJmnz]

How adorable is your mom 😍 gorgeous room!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It was so gorgeous AND comfortable!! Looks and practicality is my favorite combo;).

[@jcarey1357]

Hi mom! “What are you most excited for? Food.” That’s so me. Lol 😆 what a great room!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously it was so lovely and comfortable!! And with a 10 night cruise that was really important. 🥰

[@trishsp3160]

I enjoyed this tour, especially since i have only been on Disney cruises. I can hardly wait to see the rest of your cruise vlogs!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Lots more great stuff to come and I’m so excited to bring it you.🥰

[@ginaperez1804]

The room looked so much more spacious than Disney

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes. The staterooms were crazy spacious and well appointed!

[@teamcuddles6074]

Love the room tour! What a lovely room - it looks so comfortable. If only they all came with a charming little old lady on the balcony to keep you company :D

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes my charming little old lady was perfect!!🥰🥰🥰

[@normarenwick5061]

Love it I'm on catch up so your vlogs are a cheer upper from the flu your mum cracks me up

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I hope you're feeling better today!

[@normarenwick5061]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge thank you for caring , I had to see a dr yesterday I now have a chest infection and have to take only what I can describe as horse tablet size ! Anyone who knows me knows I can gag on a pin prick tablet ! Dr looked at computer and said we don't see you very often I think they were about to archive me lol I'm still wiped out but the old fella is doing the run around for Xmas everyone I left till last will be a gift card your channel cheers me up no end though and your mum is a tonic . Happy holidays with your boys home x

[@johnnyv5995]

You guys are great! Beautiful ship, step up from Celebrity(we were on Equinox Nov.2019)....will look into it for our next cruise.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I’ve never sailed Celebrity but have heard good things! Thank you for watching!

[@epcatcenter]

Your mom is so cute 😍

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

She was a big hit on the ship!!

[@ginacampbell2486]

Hi Jen and Noni, that's a great bathroom! I also like the full table on the balcony. Thank you for sharing. Next week I'm boarding the Disney Dream, super excited!! 🛳 Your mom is great!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Gina that is my favorite Disney ship!! You must be so excited!

[@ginacampbell2486]

Definitely! I've also added pre and post cruise nights at Disney hotels. 3 more sleeps to go 😊

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@elyrose2747]

I’m so flattered to see this, I’m part of the Viking crew. I hope to meet you in person. Enjoy your cruise in viking 😊😄

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh Ely, that’s wonderful!! You all do such an amazing job!!!!!

[@sarairvine9622]

Oh man! I should have followed you to the ship to live the life of a stow away!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Sara, I'm telling you, this ship though . . . .so amazingly elegant yet casual. Not sure how they did that!

[@Karideplov]

That is a NICE room. Hope you did a ship view too.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I definitely didn’t get as much footage as i would have liked but hopefully enough to give you a good feel for the ship! Emma Cruises on YT has done a great ship tour you can search for.

[@kathimontigny-bold691]

Wow!!!! I can't wait to watch your trip. I love the bathroom but compared to Disney the ship looks like it lacks "flair". Im really interested in more cruises, but I love Disney so much I'm scared to branch out. Thanks for all your hard work Jen!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Kathi it definitely had a more understated elegance but I fell in love with that!

[@kellym5231]

Thanks for making the Viking cruise booklet come to life, starring you and your mom. Look forward to more surprises and tropical travels. How were the dining room options...solo traveler friendly?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I have so much to share, Kelly, and I promise I'll get to all of that in the videos. There is so much to love about a smaller ship and I can tell you that I would not hesitate to do this as a solo traveler!

[@carolinet9303]

Loved this vlog Jen :) have never been on a cruise so this is probably a silly question but is there no air con in the cabins? Just with you saying about the fan!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

There absolutely is but I find I do better with some constant air circulation and they definitely don’t have ceiling fans in the rooms. But yes the air con worked great.

[@kelseyhogan8636]

Aww, I have a Nonnie too! It makes my heart happy when I see other Nonnies of the world - they are simply the best! Did you have a Nonnie growing up?!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Nope! My oldest started calling her that and it stuck! 🥰

[@kristinmishler5244]

wow! love the shower.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Did NOT feel like a cruise ship bathroom at all!

[@serenaknitsandpurls]

So happy that the vlog series started! The stateroom looks gorgeous. This is the first time I’ve noticed the updated description with the LLC. How did you decide on the name?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Vesta was my great grandmothers name.🥰

[@serenaknitsandpurls]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge oh, that is precious 🥰

[@susanjohnston4066]

You are so good at this!!! Can I take my hair flatiron on Viking ships???

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I believe so but always check with the cruise line if you have concerns!

[@TerriR1818]

Your Mom is so precious. Looks like an amazing ship and room. May have to look into this sailing for an upcoming girls trip. Would three adults fit into that room? Happy Thanksgiving! 💖

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Unfortunately, no. They only allow 2 people per cabin on Viking.

[@mahemphill93]

Hahaha. I just love your mom so much! My grandparents are all gone, can I adopt your mom to be my grandma..? 😂

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yes, you may adopt her! And as long as you give her lots of breaks and make sure she gets plenty of hot chocolate, she does great. We really did have an amazing adventure.

[@mahemphill93]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge It looks like it! So special that you’ll get to remember these memories for ever. Can’t wait for the rest of the vlogs!

[@tawnyamahaffey2377]

I was so waiting to see that bathroom - I was wowed at how large it was and my husband audibly gasped with the heated floor lol! Btw Biscoff cookies - YES! I discovered them flying too and they are delicious 😃👏🏻 Btw my husband asked if this was a much calmer ocean cruise than your last one?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh my gosh it was absolutely smooth sailing!!!!!!

[@jlbnerdy]

That bathroom is a palace!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously it felt like a really nice hotel bathroom, not like a cruise bathroom AT ALL. The drawers were my favorite part! Is that weird??

[@jlbnerdy]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge not weird at all! It's like when I stayed at Pop Century & all the bathroom storage blew my mind! Price wise, how does viking stack up to Disney cruise?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It’s hard to do a side by side because they only do longer itineraries but they are more than Disney but not by a lot.

[@elizabethlevey4796]

Such a great room. I can't wait to see how much fun you and your mom had on this cruise!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It was so great, Liz! And I'm really missing that warm Caribbean sunshine!

[@maryjohull6341]

Are there coffee makers in the room

[@saramerrill8592]

Looks like you guys are off to a great start!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Sara it was a wonderful trip!! Exceeded my expectations.

[@happytraveller2122]

Only opened one sliding wardrobe door? What was on the other side?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Just hanging space