deec

we were in Sofitel in Recoletta ( good hotel , nice location near the cemetery  ) and then the Intercontinental ( ok hotel BAD location).  I think those  at the HiIlton had it best!

Clay,        I did not know anything about santiago calatrava's buildings and bridges.  A Google search and I am awed....now I want to go find as many as we can....maybe a driving tour throughout the USA?  Pretty sure we saw "woman's bridge"  in Buenos Aires from the bus.

That is what we did.  Our friends took the Omaha Beach and I think I our day was a better use of time.  I really wanted to see the tapestry and the Juno Beach part was very good and we did the grave wreath too.

your are VERY lucky to Katy onboard as Cruise Director I was hoping she was going to be on  Saturn for our British Isle Cruise!

I think during the cruise.  When you get the mid cruise request fill it out...In my experience I know that at least it is read.

I would probably do it now then it won't get messy about which OBC gets refunded and which does not.  I HAD to cancel because it was early in the cruise and not within the refund window once we  will board.

WE canceled an optional excursion prior to the departure of our next cruise.  I was told a credit would be issued to the credit card I had used.  Watched the cc for a couple of weeks and no refund so I called and  I was told it would show up within 21 business days of the cancellation.  Never takes that long to charge me but OK.  Last week an envelope appeared in the mail from Viking.  It was a check for the cost of the excursion all the note said was "cc -refund by check".  no notation for WHAT it covered.  Strange but at least I received the refund! 

not all excursions are offered on all itineraries.  Doesn't make sense that dinner would be that early to get everyone back onboard at 6.  Maybe an "afternoon" with Gaudi.

I do know that the church's stained glass is absolutely spectacular with late afternoon sun pouring through the windows.  Definitely find a  tour that includes the INSIDE too.

Getting excited!

Has anyone kept track from the last couple of years of how often the Viking ships can not complete the itinerary?

we are very excited to do the evening Ceremony of the Keys.  I was hoping Viking would take us by River but I guess not!  Maybe we will do the River cruise on our own after the Greenwich Walking tour.  Our documents have a 6:30 departure noted. I am assuming by now they would know what the tide charts will show.

Will be sail by the Thames River Barrier?  does anyone remember about how long after departure we might see it....don't want to be at dinner and not paying attention or in Living room bar with no windows!

except for the year probably Covid when they had to go around South America and needed warmer clothes and no one was prepared

Wait until you get home after 4 glorious months having to think of nothing but how to experience our beautiful world and what to eat and drink!

1 hour ago, shipboy said:

What was their topics on that cruise Deec?
I only remember the 60’s Beatles photographer and the English woman who sailed the Atlantic with her son

Mike did many of the history talks.  He also did the tour on the ship of the Bayeaux tapestry in the staircases.  Wendy did not present.

I just saw that more of my favorite Viking folks have joined you on the SKY...Mike and Wendy Seigel.  Make sure to attend Mike's lectures...they were always well prepared, delivered and enjoyed!  His wife, Wendy, is a delight too.  If anyone has the opportunity tell them Dee and Pat Clark from the Jupiter in 2022 send our best!

what an absolutely wonderful extension and your descriptions brought it alive!!!

Hoping our Gin, Gardens and Grand Homes extension is as wonderful.

Tenders will be below you no problems with blocking you view.   might be a bit noisy when the launch or bring back onboard.  that is not a very busy corridor other than passengers going to their rooms or if folks are watching a performance in the atrium from there so I don't think you should  have noise from the public restroom.

I did not know MAX ( if he the same Max) was onboard...he was on the Jupiter with us in 2022 when we went from Santiago, Chile. to Buenos Aires to Barcelona to Bergen to Amsterdam ( loved those Covid cancellation and 25%)...he and his team worked miracles as things opened and closed as the world was reopening!  You were lucky to have him trying to navigate the mess you all faced!

We have always been very happy with the cruise consultant and found their suggestions valuable plus the OBC is always useful to use toward our gratuities.  Not the consultant's fault that Viking would NOT honor the double pass passenger credit  😞

Ship Boy according to Amazon that is what I have :)!

band is usually set up against the back wall as you enter Torshavn from the Starboard side, the band is  toward the stern.  It is not a very large space.

the wireless charging station did not work well with my Iphone 15 ...maybe my silicone case is the problem.

5 minutes ago, TJ042018 said:

Hi deec! 

Have you ever stayed in cabin #3046 on the Star? I was wondering if you can hear Torshvan. It looks like it's over the shops but right along Torshvan wall.

If you or anyone else has had experience with this cabin, it would be much appreciated. 

We are taking our first Viking cruise this May, 2024, Trade Routes of the Middle Ages. 

I do not know what the even side of the ship is like for  noise .  I would probably try and get a cabin aft of split or a bit further forward.

we moved the date of our Zurich to Paris that we had booked in January while onboard the Octantis and LOST the $400/pp past passenger discount...Viking would not budge on it!  It can be soooo frustrating. 

our cruise is May1 and as far as we know we are still Greenwich.