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42 minutes ago, 1985rz1 said:

 

Sorry, but it's against CC's rules to post TA information or post emails/telephone numbers for the purpose of providing TA information.

I didn't realize that - I'm new to CC.  Thanks for letting me know!

1 hour ago, MikeyB said:

Many TA's (besides Clay's) offer the $150pp/$300pp/$500pp depending upon the length of the cruise.

In fact, my TA offers this and a separate OBC.  On my last 14 day Viking Ocean cruise last month I received a total of $900.  $600 refundable and $300 non refundable.

1 hour ago, MikeyB said:

Many TA's (besides Clay's) offer the $150pp/$300pp/$500pp depending upon the length of the cruise.

In fact, my TA offers this and a separate OBC.  On my last 14 day Viking Ocean cruise last month I received a total of $900.  $600 refundable and $300 non refundable.

1 hour ago, MikeyB said:

Many TA's (besides Clay's) offer the $150pp/$300pp/$500pp depending upon the length of the cruise.

In fact, my TA offers this and a separate OBC.  On my last 14 day Viking Ocean cruise last month I received a total of $900.  $600 refundable and $300 non refundable.

Mikey - Can you give me your TA's name & phone number?  Thanks! Carol

2 hours ago, Clay Clayton said:

It was $500pp for a 16 night (not day) cruise.  And I just realized I calculated the gratuities incorrectly, I should have said $480 out of our pocket. 

Clay - Can you share your TA's name & phone number?  Thanks! Carol

Just now, GAWLT said:

I have used Mobile Passport & it does work well - keeps you from dealing with long que lines (as long as that airport has it also).  I have  TSA Pre-Check also, but it's only good in the U.S.  When mine is about to expire, I plan to get Global Entry.  Ed & Carol

 

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Just now, GAWLT said:

I have used Mobile Passport & it does work well - keeps you from dealing with long que lines (as long as that airport has it also).  I have  TSA Pre-Check also, but it's only good in the U.S.  When mine is about to expire, I plan to get Global Entry.

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Just now, GAWLT said:

I have used Mobile Passport & it does work well - keeps you from dealing with long que lines (as long as that airport has it also).  I have  TSA Pre-Check also, but it's only good in the U.S.  When mine is about to expire, I plan to get Global Entry.

On 6/3/2017 at 10:13 PM, roothy123 said:

I remember in 2015 there was a lot of criticism of Viking for having those life jackets at the muster stations and not in the rooms. It makes much more sense, though, to NOT have them in the rooms. Peregrina, thanks for better stating when the muster drill is likely to be, as I didn't write that very well. Actually, I may not have made it clear that the 2 hour rule applies (I think, anyway) to the actual day of departure, regardless of whether you embark/leave the same day or are overnighting. The two hours allows time to get the ship cleared by the authorities; it's also a good time to do the muster drill, as we're all a captive audience!

 

Also, thanks for mentioning that the ship's safe is the best place for passports, as that question comes up a LOT on Cruise Critic boards. I cringe when I hear that people are thinking of taking theirs off the ship. I have a photo of mine on my phone, too, by the way.

 

Only time I take a current converter and/or plug adaptor is when I'm not sure I'll be able to use my electronics in a hotel pre-cruise. I was hoping to leave my plug adapter home this trip, but I'm not sure if I'll be OK in our airBnB place in Iceland for two days. Batteries may run down....

 

Has anyone used the "Mobile Passport" app for Americans to get through passport control quicker in U.S. airports? I'm going to try it on this trip, as I hear it works well. Oh, another recommendation would be to apply for Global Entry or at least TSA Pre-Check - well worth the money. Also, sometimes with ocean cruising, a little time is needed between the time the ship ties up and passengers are free to leave. Be patient! Often the ship has to get clearance before they let passengers off (checking manifests or passports etc.) Generally, though, in 2015 in the Med we found Viking to be quite good in letting us off very close to the time stated in the itinerary.

 

Thanks for the additions, corrections and comments; keep them coming!

I have used Mobile Passport & it does work well - keeps you from dealing with long que lines (as long as that airport has it also).  I have  TSA Pre-Check also, but it's only good in the U.S.  When mine is about to expire, I plan to get Global Entry.