KathR Posted June 13 #1 Share Posted June 13 Although we loved our Viking Ocean Cruise last year, I was unfortunate enough to stumble on the cosmetic step in the Torshavn Bar. The lovely crew that helped me at the time said that many passengers stumble on that step, but I've never heard of anyone. Maybe I'm just extremely clumsy 😁. Unfortunately, I'm still having issues with my injuries a year later and wondered it had happened to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted June 13 #2 Share Posted June 13 hmm where is the step...I don't remember it and have been in Torshavn frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavementends Posted June 13 #3 Share Posted June 13 In principle you would have a claim against travel insurance, although it may be too late now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisco06 Posted June 14 #4 Share Posted June 14 Yes, I tripped probably on the same step you are talking about...and not 5 minutes later, another women stumbled. They really need to do something about that step...maybe some white tape, it is very easy to miss in the dim light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathR Posted June 14 Author #5 Share Posted June 14 6 hours ago, deec said: hmm where is the step...I don't remember it and have been in Torshavn frequently It's by the bar to a raised seating area. Pretty obvious going towards the seated area, but not the other way round and in dim lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathR Posted June 14 Author #6 Share Posted June 14 25 minutes ago, brisco06 said: Yes, I tripped probably on the same step you are talking about...and not 5 minutes later, another women stumbled. They really need to do something about that step...maybe some white tape, it is very easy to miss in the dim light. Was it this one? I was leaving the seated area and in dim lighting....doh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisco06 Posted June 14 #7 Share Posted June 14 36 minutes ago, KathR said: Was it this one? I was leaving the seated area and in dim lighting....doh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisco06 Posted June 14 #8 Share Posted June 14 yep...that's the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted June 14 #9 Share Posted June 14 If it's there when you go one way it's still there when you go the other way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisco06 Posted June 14 #10 Share Posted June 14 I stumbled going up to the other level...as did the other women shortly after me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted June 14 #11 Share Posted June 14 Curious you call it "cosmetic" since it does function as a step from one level to another. Maybe a row of lights might help. I think the dim lighting is the real culprit and that is atmosphere of a "night club" venue. Thanks for the warning I will remember to be mindful if I sit on that level. Hope you finally heal. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Kapaldo Posted June 15 #12 Share Posted June 15 eyes on path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightShayde Posted June 17 #13 Share Posted June 17 On 6/13/2024 at 8:36 PM, duquephart said: If it's there when you go one way it's still there when you go the other way. The fact that it's THERE doesn't mean that it's VISIBLE in dim lighting. If the top edge of the step visually blends with the floor below the step in dim lighting, it could be easy to miss - especially if you're wearing fancier shoes than you're used to, and if the ship is moving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzbeach Posted June 18 #14 Share Posted June 18 I seem to have acquired a recent habit of tripping (nothing to do with turning 60 I am sure) and this is a good heads up for me to be careful there - Thanks! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted June 18 #15 Share Posted June 18 We all need to be careful when the ship is moving. Hold handrails and wear sensible shoes. I have experienced 2 sudden changes in direction while onboard and it was not because of rough seas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted June 19 #16 Share Posted June 19 I admit to missed steps on ships and, er, in bars all my life. Life happens. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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