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We just did our first Viking cruise and opted for the post extension in Rome. Although pricey, we enjoyed the post ext with fellow travelers we had met onboard on our long journey. In fact, we arranged for a wonderful city tour with another couple with whom we became friends. We knew it was no bargain, but to us, it was worth it at least this one time.

We’re just off Mars and found the breads delicious. Yes, there were crusty baguettes. I wish I could have resisted them.

Wow. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I love this forum!

I see you’re in the UK. We’re from the US and just returned from Rome. In our case, Viking used Air Canada.

Viking offers a pre cruise extension in Budapest for our December river cruise (yes, I know I’m on VO). Just wondering whether anyone has done this and if there’s enough to do in Budapest to make it worthwhile. The hotel looks amazing. Thanks!

We had birds on Mars last week.

We just completed our first VO cruise—Ft.Lauderdale to Rome after many, many Celebrity cruises. We’re hooked and booked 4 onboard! Too many reasons to count…upscale, peaceful, interesting fellow pax, fabulous food, enrichment, etc. We’ll never go back to mass market.

Thanks, everyone, so much for your insights. I love this board.

Hello all, we’re very excited about our first VO cruise beginning March 2. Does it make sense to wait until we’re onboard OR to book our next cruise now what with the special ending 2/29? Any opinions welcome. Thank you.

Hi all, We’ve booked our second Royal cruise. Our first was many years ago. We’ve been sailing Celebrity and are Elite+. Can anyone explain the perks offered by Royal to X Elite+ . I think we’re Diamond on Royal but not sure. Thanks much!

If you’re a foodie, be sure to try Eden. We thought it was amazing!

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Heartwarming post. Glad everything turned out well. It’s very encouraging to hear Crystal handled things so well.

Just off Beyond 1/19. Everything was packed to capacity. The pool deck and solarium loungers begin to fill up at 7am. Wall to wall bodies. Poster upthread is correct. Get to venues at least 30-40 minutes in advance to get a seat. Pax on my cruisers were primarily older folks, so most cabins had 2 occupants. I can’t even imagine a cruise with families with children. Crowd and loud, pulsating “music” everywhere. Yikes! I’m Elite+ and moving on.

Forget about Marley and any steel drum stuff. Didn’t hear it once in 11 days.