Day -- – Cross the International Date Line

For those of us aboard the Viking Sky, January 24, 2025, does not exist. Since we are crossing the International Date Line, we are jumping ahead 24 hours, thus losing a day.

As explained in the Viking Daily:

If you have ever wanted to travel through time, crossing the Pacific Ocean gives you the chance. That is because the International Date Line (IDL) marks the boundary on the globe between consecutive calendar dates. This wholly imaginary line extends from the North Pole to the South at approximately 180° longitude. You could say that its sole purpose is to help everyone in the world keep their calendars aligned.

The International Date Line Is Not a Straight Line

Viking Sky's Approximate Position - Ready to Cross the International Date Line