Apprehension, apprehension!
My SO and I have paid for our first ever cruise which begins in Bali goes to Ho Chi Minh City and finishes at Singapore in Springtime 2023.
I naturally suffer from travel anxiety, but, I have have more positive travel experiences in my life than negative ones with the negative experiences being funny to look back on in retrospect.
My greatest anxiety is in missing a detail that makes my experience less than enjoyable. I used to have anxieties that I’d be bored on a cruise but with age, I love the idea of being out to sea for a few days just to unwind and not worry about things to do.
I have a few questions: for my cruise, we will be ported at Bali for two days, then Semmerang, then Ho Chi Minh for 3 days, Ko Samui for one day and conclude at Singapore for two days.
My question relates to the start and finish of our journey: why is there a (2) stop at the first port in Bali? And then (2) days at the final port in Singapore? It seems rather misleading to be called a 15 day cruise when days 1, 2, 14 and 15 are at points A and Z respectively.
I booked the trip knowing this but the more I think about it, it makes little sense to me.
Also: where I can I find out where the docking ports are at all destinations and their proximity to important things to see while docked?
especially at Bali, Ho Chi Minh Coty, Ko Samui and Singapore?
I don’t know where in Singapore City we’ll be docked. If it’s anywhere near MRT lines, then it should be straightforward.
Also, if all excursions to, for example Ho Chi Minh City are sold out, does that mean I am just stuck on the boat? Or is there a general Viking shuttle for all to Downtown Ho Chi Minh City with regular pick up times or meet up spots?
I’ve chosen Viking primarily because of the 18 years old (I don’t mind a few kids, but more than 3 =‘s Migraine (lol); and over rule and because they don’t nickel and dime. They just hit you with one large bill right up front. Also, they don’t force the social activities which to me always seems rather fake. I prefer to organically make friends.
While I am excited, I have no idea what to expect other than I know Singapore very well. I have watched all the vLogs where positive reviews are given but these are from pro’s who probably are paid to cruise. Plus, no matter how much they are enjoying Viking, they aren’t me.
so ultimately, I have to like it.
This moment is day one of my research for this trip I have already paid for. I look forward to giving an honest review while on board and my conclusion after it is over.