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1 hour ago, LindaS272 said:

At least in a PV, there’s an outlet in the cubby over the safe where we plug in an electric kettle, as well as my electric toothbrush. Just one Euro style outlet.

Thank you.   Is their a kettle in room or just  a coffee maker ?  

45 minutes ago, duquephart said:

Also outlets in bathroom.

Thanks.  Would that just be for electric shaver or toothbrush charger?  Or would it power hairdryer etc ( full power outlet). Thanks for the reply.  Much appreciated 

1 hour ago, Sleep7 said:

 

 Hello! As someone who records everything I have pix of the outlets!😊

This is by the desk.

 

This is by the bed.

 

Thank you sooo much   I assume plug sockets by both sides of bed?  Any more tucked away or is that it?   Can you bring a small extension lead ? 
thank you 

Hi All,   
Could anyone inform me of how many electrical sockets in the stateroom?  
I assume all sockets either US. Or continental Europe ( round pin). And not UK. Plug.      Thanks 

Sorry to add to tip dilemma,   But for UK passengers., ( where gratuities included?).   Would you feel a tip for breakfast, lunch , and dinner would be  the norm ?  I have tipped individuals at restaurants i( not buffet). If I have been seen by them a few times ?
I would tip cabin steward additional too,  

also room service or late night hot chocolate/ milk?  Brandy ( normally covered under silver spirits package ).  Would normally tip additional too?
 

I would imagine that may be the norm ?
just more difficult sometimes at dinner?   Different servers etc?   

Hi,  Can anyone please advise on tv Channels  ( how many)  and what the in house move Channel is like?  I assume dvd payers are not available,  or smart tv connection to Netflix etc.     thank you 

Hi all,   Could anyone please advise if the outside dining option is just at the aft of the ship by the infinity pool?    And if so is it part of the world cafe ( buffet). Or is it table service?  And is this outside dining option bookable or first come first served as such?   Thank you 

4 minutes ago, DGHOC said:

No I'm a traveller like yourself! We are Londoners too, I buy it from Ocado. It's the only non alcoholic gin my hubby will drink.

😀. Just looked it up, and can see it’s sold in Uk,   At first sight of the name  I thought Nordic. Hence my question 😀. 
Thanks for the recommendation. 

5 minutes ago, DGHOC said:

We have Strykk  NOT G*N which is also pretty good. (Not as good as the real thing obviously!)

Thanks , never heard of that!   When you say we,  do you mean Viking? Do you work on board.  (Sorry to ask.  ) 

10 hours ago, SempreMare said:

 

Look forward to hearing your feedback!   In Amsterdam I was amazed at the variety of non-alcoholic beers. They were genuinely craveable and as interesting as any locally brewed alcoholic beer. 

 

I've not enjoyed the taste of the non-alcoholic Gins / whiskeys I've had here in the states.    Would love to find some good ones. 

 

Re: alcohol or not...
For me it's the 'buzzed' feeling I don't want.  Plus now that I can see (Oura ring)  what having alcohol near bedtime does to pulse rate and amount of deep sleep,  alcohol has become a day-time only thing for me unless with friends or traveling. 

The Clean Gin Co   ( green bottle). Easily obtainable in Uk is about the best I have tasted   ( strangely doesn’t taste like gin near but when mixed with a tonic. Ice and a slice and sitting in the sun. You could be having a G&T 😂.  
alcohol free draught Guinness  very good too.    Enjoy 

10 hours ago, Clay Clayton said:

That would be me! 

 

Thanks , and a alcohol free seedlip spice gin.  Knew I had seen it somewhere.  
 

1 hour ago, Twitchly said:

Didn’t I see mocktails on the drink menu? I imagine those would be covered by the SS package. Not fake alcohol, just an interesting combo of juices and such.

Thanks.  I just remember on this site some kind soul posted a drinks list from the Nghtclub? And I saw a seed lip gin 

Hi. All.  
thnking of purchasing a silver spirits package for our upcoming cruise 17 days    Although I don’t drink alcohol ( any more😂). My wife enjoys a nice wine at dinner,  a glass of champagne t two and a evening cocktail especially on vacation.   I enjoy quite a few alcohol free or low alcohol beers and the alcohol free gin and tonics ( I believe I have seen the sipsmith gin on a drinks list on here somewhere?).    I feel it would be advantageous for ease of accounting to pre purchase the package £260?  Each. 
 Anyone know if you had a glass of champagne over the $15:00 Limit per glass you just pay the difference?  As our cruise takes us over New Years it seems that it could be good value? 
 

thanks 

6 hours ago, molymoo said:

We will be on this cruise as well and in accordance with our cabin category our excursions booking opens on October 6th, 77 days before we sail.  Traditionally Viking would post the excursions from which you may choose (included and optional) well before the first booking date, however, things have not been 'normal" for a long time.  I would watch MVJ daily as your booking date approaches and hope for the best.  We did well with our recent British Isles Explorer despite the fact that excursions weren't posted until quite a while past our booking date.  

 

We are still locked into the "school year" schedule so we have taken many cruises which have included Christmas and/or New Years.   There isn't generally a big fuss over the Christmas holiday but they have gone "all out' for New Years.  There may have been a "special dinner' at the restaurant on Christmas night (Americans make a bigger fuss over Christmas Eve more than other countries) but I really don't recall specifics.  I would assume that Manfredis and the Chef's Table would stick with their usual menus but again don't specifically recall. 

Thank you for the information,  much appreciated.  I have had a peek at next years cruise which strangely enough gives excursions.  So I have had a read of these to try to get an idea.  I assume only one choice is included. And some of the  choices will be at a supplement ? 
Are  you leaving the ship in LA also? 

Hello. I’m hoping some of the Viking  members could advise for Christmas and New Years    Is it best to book the Restaurant? Or a specialty Restaurant?  Or is there a gala dinner / buffet as such for these two evening meals?   (Any suggestions appreciated.    ).  
 

also I know excursions are not listed as yet for December 22nd 2022  cruise from Miami to LA  on Viking Neptune     But do they become available so you can view them to try to help choose,  prior to becoming actually available to book?  
as I can see some excursions available to view for the same cruise in December 2023.  And wondered if they would be the same ?  Also are paid ( extra charge excursions available too?  
thank you 

We’re booked  on the Panama Canal and Pacific departing  Ft Lauderdale 22nd Dec. To Los Angeles. Looking forward to new ship and canal crossing 

Hello Angelhelly 

Longest cruise we have ever done is 2 weeks.  But with Christmas and New year and further distance ( for us). Longer period will be nice.  We are tagging on a few extra days of n LA also.   Really looking forward to it and new ship too.   

On 7/22/2022 at 5:40 PM, CCWineLover said:

No special dress code at all.  Look at my Viking journey or the web site for what they say regarding suggestions.  
we’ve done the holiday cruise, and people did wear red at Christmas.  Certainly though no dress up for NYE.  We did see one man with a jacket and dress shirt but no ties ever.  
you should also post on your cruises roll call.  

Thanks for the advice.   Sorry to ask. What’s a cruise roll call?   Is it cruise critic members going on the same cruise?   Thanks 

Hello   
just booked our first Viking Cruise for this December,   From Ft Lauderdale to Los Angeles 

wondering if any of you seasoned Viking Cruiser’s. Could advise on dress code on New Years Eve,  is it a bit more dressy?  
 

thanks 

Hello I’m new on here so please excuse me if I have asked in the incorrect forum area.  
But I believe regent seven seas are classed as resort casual. Trousers shirt or polo shirt at dinner , except pool area,    But on a 16 night cruise encompassing Christmas and New Year would a tux be the norm in New Year’s Eve?   And long gown for my wife? 
 

any other advise would be welcomed 

thank you