FJB Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Sorting and organizing pictures this weekend, I thought I would post this to see if you can identify the ship. I'm almost certain it is a Royal Caribbean ship based on the Viking Crown Lounge on the funnel. This was taken on February 9th, 1989 in Grand Cayman. I have narrowed the ship down to the Sun Viking or Song of Norway. Any guesses? Anyone you know sail this ship during this time period? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefthecruiser Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Ok, got the trifecta. Went down some rabbit holes. It’s the Sun Viking. The Miami Herald Fall 1988 cruise section show 2 RCL ships sailing Itineraries from Miami including Grand Cayman. Song of America 7-day cruise departing Sundays (Feb 5) and Sun Viking 8-day cruise departing Feb 4, 1989. Either could have been at Grand Cayman 2/9/89, depending on whether the cruise route was clockwise or counter-clockwise & when Sun Viking had its 3rd sea day. Ships photo make it clear – Song of America is distinctly different than the mystery ship, while Sun Viking is the similar shape. Just so you know – Song of Norway was homeported in San Juan doing Southern Caribbean cruises. (Plus, the stern of Song of Norway is different than Sun Viking.) WHEW Song of America Sun Viking 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Caribbean Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 @FJB Wow, you are good! I honestly have no clue where to even begin. I'm impressed you were able to narrow it down to a RCL ship. @kefthecruiser You both need to keep this up! Your ability to decipher all of this info and pinpoint which ships these are is so impressive. I know where to go if I have any questions about cruise history! I love all of the fun facts. When did your passion for cruising begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefthecruiser Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Gee, shucks... now I'm blushing LOL. I enjoy the challenge of the hunt, so to say. My first cruise was May 1999 on the Carnival Sensation, Tampa homeport, 7 days, stops at Grand Cayman, Cozumel and New Orleans. It was magical and I was smitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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