We are getting to the end of the story. The Vikings are heading to England. Can we say 'culture shock!'
For those curious, the MV Sudreyjar was modeled as a sister ship to the MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey. These two ships are active interisland ferries that service the Shetlands, the Orkneys, and Scotland. They have cabins, lounges, and deluxe accommodations. It is not a stretch to envision a ship like this being chartered for a special run. Additionally, several other ferries crisscross the North Sea traveling between England, Scotland, Norway, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. Some of them seem quite nice.
I don't know many of the details of the British bureaucracy. My British editors made several suggestions about the National Health Service and Revenues and Customs; they seemed satisfied with what I ended up writing. If there is a problem, it is my fault, not theirs.
Enjoy!