ericosmith

Sorry for yet another air question. This will be our first cruise on Viking. It's not until next July but final payment is due this July. Part of that payment includes airfare which I may or may not want to use. In my case it's $1399 each and I'm assuming another $150 to get what and when I want (and would that let me depart an airport that's not typically a gateway?). Given that airfares aren't typically published until 330 days out, how do I decide whether to keep or cancel Viking air. Does that cost have to be payed as part of the final payment or can I defer it until later? If it is part of the final payment can I get a refund later if I decide to book on my own? Thanks for any words of wisdom!

For those of you just back, how does main dinner seating work? Do they have tables for 2 and are they preassigned or first come first served? That seems to differ from boat to boat. Thanks

Ah, it's the day of the week thing. I wouldn't lose complete hope. We were cruising on the Mississippi on Thanksgiving day and several stops opened just for cruise passengers. Only the tour staff on the boat will know what's really going to happen.

In the app it shows the Shrewsbury-Windle House, the Schofield House and the Lanier Mansion in addition to the stops you mention.

If you download the American Queen Voyages app to your phone, you can view the HOHO routes for the stops for each boat. There's a little audio file that describes what's available at each one.

If memory serves me correctly it's at a couple of outside tables in the buffet area at the rear of the boat. Shouldn't be an issue on any of the verandas.