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And if you have SSBP, they'll take your order of a glass of SSBP wine, and your room number, then go most likely to the Aquavit Terrace, get your order, and bring it back to you. This is also the case for the included sparkling wine and the included beer at meal times in the World Cafe.

Jim - have heard a lot of buzz lately about Explora. Will enjoy hearing from you then on how they compare with the current Viking Ocean. 🙂

Some cabins have "Sliding Doors" that exit to the Balcony and some have a "Door on a hinge with a door handle" that exits to the Balcony. A slider is a "Sliding Door" to the Balcony. They exist on all DV and V rooms plus exactly one half of the PV rooms. Search the forum for Sliding Doors and you will find a number of threads.

Well put Linda! We just did in Feb/Mar Sorrento (1 week), Naples, and Umbria. Died and gone to heaven. Never had such great pizza!! But I didn't like Viking pizza before either.

Was there in September. Cold and rainy, but a delightful place. Yes, Glen Coe is a great place to visit. Wonderful Natl Park and hike. Another idea is taking the ferry to Mull and then Iona. If those take too long, there's always the Distillery in town to visit and taste!

Same experience here and same opinion... Have heard that too many times.

Dee - we had a similar but bizarre one. We had "bought" an excursion ahead of going on a recent cruise, and it used $300 OBC from our agent, plus the few remaining dollars on Credit Card. When we cancelled, we got a auto checking deposit back from Viking for $290.10. (plus a credit card credit for the few dollars). I was stumped until I realized that they had given us the TA OBC back in checking account discount dollars instead of real dollars. (290.10 is 96.7% of 300.00) I spoke with them and they were all confused and admitted their accounting systems are sort of a complicated mess. It wasn't worth the time and hassle over $8.90 but something to remember.

Agreed! and I can get pizza at home. I stuck to the good stuff!! Only so much room 🙂

the last couple cruises we did in the past year had "lobster night" unscheduled, but they appeared on random nights in the middle of the cruise, perhaps coincidentally the evening of a day in port where they restocked supplies.

OK. We did this cruise on Jupiter a few years ago. We had a port room. However, on entering the various ports, we would go topside (Explorer's Lounge or deck 8 ) and were able to see everything from there. But yes, if you just wish to stay in your room, you might prefer one side over the other. I personally think you'll be OK in 5031. You are quick access up to the Explorer's Lounge. Inside and outside it really was a great place to watch the beautiful scenery. Expecially if you can get up early to see the Beagle Channel and the Chilean Fjords. Enjoy! This cruise was one of our favorites!!

Many threads on this discussion, but short answer: Yes - 100 % chance you'll find a 2nd reservation when you get onboard. Likely the one you want. Read my post just above the one you wrote.

What are your options on the port side? I'm a bit confused as you said you are in 5031, which I don't believe is a slider. It is across from the elevator which may/may not make a difference. You say you'd "move up" and try a PV with a door - but isn't that what you have? We've done 5028 on port side and been just fine (slider). IMHO on the SA cruise it does not really matter if you are port or starboard. When there is good viewing (Beagle Channel and more) you will likely be up on top looking anyways. Much of the time the ships cruise too far from land to really see much.

Thanks! Agree! Wasn't thinking. Clay - keep you mouth quiet or don't post please.

Clay - you are likely now the most famous person on Viking Ships! I would think everyone knows you by now. Keep asking for specialty dishes!! We want to see the photos and salivate as we sit at home and live by your trip vicariously. 🙂

You will not have an issue. Viking withholds 50-60 % of the tables at the specialty restaurants for booking on the ship. So on the day you board, immediately check availability and make the reservations you wish at Manfredi's and/or Chef's Table. Plus, then you will know what menu is on what day at CT, as well as have a better idea of your personal schedules. I would, however, not wait beyond the first few hours of being on board, as many of the veteran Viking Cruisers I know, including us, use this strategy.