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On 2/10/2023 at 7:20 PM, arlowood said:

The copy of the Viking letter I saw posted stated that the delay would be 24hrs not 48hrs ie the follow- on cruise would depart Monday 13th rather than Sunday 12th. Also to allow them to catch up time they would be cancelling the Amsterdam(Ijmuiden) port stop from that cruise. Passengers would receive $150 in their onboard accounts as compensation.

 

That of course is dependent on Venus making good time from its current position off Trondheim.

 

 

 

 

Don't quit your day job.  Everything you posted here is false.

I always eat lunch at a nice restaurant on land, then wonder over to the ship when the lines for embarkation are gone.  My Cabin is always ready, my luggage is in the cabin, no carting my carry on around. You are going to eat on the ship for 7, 14 or however many days your cruise is.   You may or may not return to the port you are sailing from; therefore, you may never have another chance to eat a great local meal. 

Everybody has different tastes, so I am not being judgmental here, just pointing out another option.

19 minutes ago, purpleally said:

Again, gross

Do you think these nitwits ever stay in a 5* hotel and show up in the restaurant for breakfast in robes?

You only need a Booster shot, if your final vaccination of your original series, is longer than 5 months ago. Once you have at least 1 Booster you are considered to be fully vaccinated.  There is no time limit on how long ago you had the Booster, except sometimes they want it taken at least 14 days before you cruise.

I was on Eurodam June 22, 2022 to July 6, 2022.  Ate at the Pinnacle 4 times, meals were always very good.  No surcharges for anything except the Lobster, Cavier, 16 oz. Delmonico Steak and Tomahawk Rib Eye.

I reviewed my Check-in for an upcoming B2B cruise and there is not any way to fill out check-in paperwork for the 2nd leg of the cruise.

1 hour ago, ScottishMaid said:

There was on the Koningsdam two weeks ago. It was very quiet there because everyone was being directed to th Lido as they got on. I firmly asked if the Dining Room was open and the staff member said yes somewhat reluctantly. That was about 12:15.

Why would you think that the staff cares about where you eat lunch?  Also, why do you think being rude to a staff member will get you better results?  They always serve lunch in the MDR on embarkation day, Noon to 1:00, anybody is welcome to eat there.  No need to inquire if they are open, just show up between Noon and 1:00.  If for some operational problem they are not open just grab an elevator and go to the lido.

In the Main Dining Room, you may order as much food as you want.  7 appetizers, 5 entrees, 6 desserts whatever you want.

Let me know if this works.  I would think Viking knows who they send Promo Codes and will notice you are trying to use a code that is not yours.

15 hours ago, Pushka said:

Well it seems that others aren't getting anything they were promised with regards to restaurants according to the website so maybe it's a case of reducing benefits more fairly. 

You just do not get it. Your problem is not my problem and your attempt to make it my problem is just plain wrong.  You need to analyze your attitude toward others, operating like you is never going to be productive.

Have you tried ear plugs?

On 12/13/2022 at 11:17 AM, CCWineLover said:

I hear you Joe.

I spoke to Guest Services last week on this exact issue (they called me the day after I send an email to tellus@...).   Apparently there have been so many people angry and upset over this that we've gotten their attention.  (We'll see if something is done).  I only 1/2 believe this, but he told me explicitly that Viking is going to change the COVID policies they made, of which this is one of them.  Sometime in early 2023.  Specifically, they reduced drastically the number of pre-board reservations that could be made for 2 people due to COVID crowding concerns.  We'd heard of this before.  He claimed it was 70 % tables kept open until boarding.  I again stated they needed to do something now since Viking states that people can indeed get them but they can't.   He said they recognize this now and will be going back to the pre-COVID policies.  Again, I will believe it when I see it.  He stated that now the issue is that all the suites are booking every reservation possible - and not to worry, they cancel a lot of them.  So the 30 % gets used up very fast.  I again said that isn't the point.  I'm not worried about getting a table when I arrive, just would like them to do something.  I suggested they cut down the number of reservations that PS rooms get (6?) in the meantime.  Won't happen.  So let's see if they really do change back to the way it was pre-COVID.

I have a PS Cabin and do not appreciate that you think it is ok to bargain away something I paid for.  You have a problem, trying to make it my problem is beyond selfish.

9 hours ago, jwattle said:

Not trying to be rude, but the Regal doing a Med/TA wouldn't base their Covid protocols on the Majestic's outbreak in Australia...🥂🙂

Why not?

anybody on board the Regal have current Covid numbers on the ship?

The shareholder benefit has been approved for sailings up to and including July 31, 2023.  They historically renew it for 1 year at their annual meeting.  Since this has not occurred yet I would keep quiet about receiving the benefit for cruises after that July 2023 date.

I have been on 2 HAL cruises since October 2022, both cruises had the stewards clean my cabin twice a day.

On 9/10/2022 at 7:56 PM, ChinaShrek said:

I plan to do that, and yes, you are correct, I did not ask for a copy of my final statement. I shall do so in the future. 

All of your past statements are listed on the Navigator App.

On 9/9/2022 at 9:32 PM, retird said:

From their website:

 

Fully vaccinated means that a guest received all the doses in an authorized or approved primary COVID-19 vaccine series at least 14 days prior to embarkation.

 

by this definition you are fully vacvinated

Also, if your last shot was more than 270 days ago, you must have a boster to meet the fully vacinated specifications.

Why don't you contact the only people that matter, Australian and New Zealand Immagration.

Internet on cruise ships has sucked from the dawn of time.  This conversation is ridiculous.  

 I do this alll the time, If you buy Specialty Dinners precruise you are charged, and then they credit your ship board account when you are on board.  If AMEX canceled the charge to Princess you can be sure they canceled your dinner.

There is a post right here, LIVE: Zaandm June 4 to 11  Montreal to Boston

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2856319-live-zaandam-64-611-montreal-boston/?do=getNewComment

Find a posting from someone on a ship providing live updates.  They will be able to get your answer.

I recently upgraded to a CC Mini Suite from a Mini suite, it cost $1,000 per person for a 15 day cruise.  The price price difference is specific to to itinerary, some cost more than others, but if you want the CC Mini Suite book early.

If you are flying back into the USA at the end of your cruise you need both or a negative test to get on the plane.