Deck Eleven - Viking Crown Lounge
 

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 vi91.JPG (77460 bytes) The Viking Crown Lounge was originally pioneered aboard the former Song of Norway in 1970.  At that time it was a revolutionary movement that replicated itself aboard future fleet mates such as Nordic Prince and Sun Viking.

To date, all Royal Caribbean ships have this striking feature that provides expansive views and serves as the ship's nightclub on many vessels.
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vi107.JPG (49868 bytes) vi108.JPG (62397 bytes) Vision of the Seas' Viking Crown Lounge accommodates 250 guests, serves as an observatory by day and as the ship's discotheque by evening.
vi109.JPG (73570 bytes) vi111.JPG (76277 bytes) There are a number of works of art throughout the Viking Crown Lounge that accentuate the mood.  Along the elevator walls are leg-shaped resin sculptures by artist Gunhild Strømmes.  These amulets were used by the Vikings as magic objects believed to protect one from all evil.

On the upper level of the Viking Crown Lounge is 'The Ice Ship' by artist Mike Newby.  When he was creating this piece, images of northern landscapes came to mind.  The sculpture is composed of 350 individual pieces of glass extending up to 2.5 meters above deck level.  Mike Newby also created the glass sculpture 'Fats Waller' for Sovereign of the Seas.
   
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