I have wandered around the ship snapping a few photos, so starting today, on sea days, when I am caught up with the regular posts, I will present photos of one deck at a time. This is a follow on to my earlier post looking at the cabin.
This morning, I am starting at the upper most deck – Deck # 9, which is known as the Sports Deck. Enjoy.
Located forward of the pool, above the cabins on Deck # 8 and Explorers Lounge, this small deck consists of a walking track, a number of traditional sports events and clusters of seating areas. Thankfully, what you won’t find is the garish additions to the ever increasing size of the various Behemoth of the Seas or Behemoth Princesses, etc. With the exception of clay shooting, the Viking sports are more in line with that available on the old liners – Canberra, Oriana and the Cunarders.
Sports
At the aft end of the decks, on both sides are Shuffleboard Courts.

Port Side Shuffleboard
Taken from the top of the stairs up from Deck 8 looking forward on the Port side. Just past the windbreak is Bocce Ball, which is next.

Stbd Side Shuffleboard
This is taken between the mini golf and shuffleboard looking aft on the Stbd side, down the ship’s side to Deck # 8.

Bocce Ball
Located on the Port side, this is forward of the windbreak, seen on the Port side shuffleboard photo. Every morning, the Deck Attendants set up the pins and balls.

Bocce Ball Pins & Balls

Table Tennis
Also on the Port side, the table is located forward and inboard of the Bocce Ball court. Securely welded to the deck, even in a storm, this table is going nowhere.

Mini Golf
Located on the Stbd side, it is a raised and undulating course that is located forward of the Stbd side windbreak.

Mini Golf looking forward from the windbreak
Seating Areas
Consistent with all other public areas of these ships, the Sports Deck has clusters of seating available, which are located around the mast-house and up forward.

Sports Deck Fwd End
The fwd end includes the mandatory magnetic compass, with secluded seating areas on either side.

Port side cluster of seats and tables

Stbd side cluster of seats and tables
Around the inside of the Sports Deck, adjacent to the mast-house are additional clusters of seats.

Masthouse with seating down both sides

Ceremonial Coins and Builders Plaque

Seating on Stbd side, perfect for watching the golf

Sports Deck seating
This is the only part of Deck # 9 that is open to passengers, but aft of the pool, the deck continues around the funnel. This is the crew deck.

Crew Deck is just below the funnel

Crew deck continues aft to the National Flag
Next up will be Deck # 8, which I hope to publish before leaving Australia.
Loving your posts. We love Viking Ocean. So happy that you are enjoying!
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Thanks, totally agree, they are an excellent cruise line.
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