shadowlover

We will be going on this cruise in August. I have some logistics questions. For the tender ports - how long did it take to tender in Geiranger and Longyearbyen and do you remember the last tender times? Do you remember if the included tour "highlights of Longyearbyen " was close to the port? We are hoping to do another excursion close to the time that this tour ends. Hope that makes sense! TYIA

we are 176 days out and the excursions have been posted to review with all of the times and prices!

Do you know where you dock in NYC? Depending on time and day it may take a while to get to EWR but once there you need about 2 hour prior to flight so you would need to arrive EWR by 10:30 at the latest. I personally feel you would be fine with a 1230 flight especially if you have TSA precheck.

I wonder if you can cancel and then just rebook online for the promotion. Seems like it really depends on who answers the phone these days but I have seen 99% of people on various viking groups confirm that viking is being firm about the cancel and rebook and not allowing it.

they make you leave the ship with everyone else sadly. I would not use their transfer. I would either rent a car for the day or find something to do. we were stranded at san juan airport with no seat as we waited for united to open. Sat for hours. Sometimes (probably depending on the class cabin you purchased) they arrange for a hotel to spend the day in. Also if your flight is quite late I believe they do the same.

we were close to that cabin- we never heard any noise ever. I love deck 3

I like sitting in the lounge- airports are more crowded then I have ever experienced in the lounge. We fly newark and this is a very crowded airport. I have seen signs up saying the lounge is full- so we argued last time and said we want to go in the see if we can get a seat. There were plenty of seats. So what I actually mind is the false promise made to me by the credit card company to get me to pay a fee for the card.

most recently they have not really allowed this. You can cancel but you can not immediately book the same cruise and same cabin. there seems to be some sort of waiting period. If you want to move your money to a different sailing then fine but I am usually too invested in the dates of sailing and cabin choice etc. Also NEVER insure the entire cost of your trip until you have to do it (based on the rules of the insurance company). Just insure the least amount- or the deposit. Then you will have pre existing conditions covered.

Seriously? That is truly an elitist statement. Credit card holders with this perk, of which I am one, should be able to use what is promised to us. A pass once a year.

I've heard them called "swan rooms" and they are my favorite on the river ships. We store all of our stuff on the huge window shelf. On river cruises we absolutely only go to the cabin to sleep. I would never pay extra for a better cabin. I had the lowest category recently and I absolutely loved it! It is all elegant and calm and lovely and I can't wait to go again!!

the key thing that I have learned is this... if you get a flight that you are very happy with then ask for it to be officially ticketed!! They will only do it so many days in advance, maybe 120 but it is so worth it. if things change after this, then it is the airlines changing it. You must call and you must ask specifically for it to be ticketed.

It probably depends on a few things. If you are more of a city person I would say Barcelona. If you enjoy getting out to some quaint villages then I would choose Madrid. We stayed for 5 days in Madrid and did train day trips. We had a fabulous time! Barcelona we did in 2 days and I enjoyed it but don't feel the need to return.

Yes actually in some cases you can transfer travel insurance from one trip to another. I have done it.

The cabs are not expensive. Take a cab.

The vaccine was developed to prevent DEATH not just the disease. It has been effective in doing that. We have hopefully come through the worst of covid and I am so grateful to those of us who protected ourselves by getting vaccinated and following health recommendations. I am also proud of all of us who have worked in health care throughout, even caring for those who have fought the science every step of the way. I pray we can stop arguing about it and cruise safely. I protect myself and that's the best I can do!