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    Any Winos Sail Viking?

    in Viking Ocean

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    On 11/24/2023 at 8:56 PM, CCWineLover said:

    Yes, it is sad - changes have happened to SSP for wine lovers - which to me means SSP is truly now the best deal for cocktail drinkers and not wine folks.

    They used to have so many wines by the glass and since COVID have cut way back on those available by the glass on the wine list - forcing people to buy a bottle if they want something different.  No longer can you use SSP (or pay) for just sampling a lot of different wines.

    That being said - the fact that you can bring your own wine onboard for free does make up for it a little bit.  We now always try to get some for onboard and in ports.  Barcelona is great since there is a pretty decent little wine/spirits place just before you get on the ship (you pay a bit more but don't have to haul it very far).

     

    Hi, stop the madness.  On my current cruise there are 46 wines from all over the world that are $8 US dollars.  Reds white Chilean Australian etc.  Lots of choices. Some are $9.  My complaint is theire are not better wines selling for lets say $13 or $15.  For the average wine drinkers there are lots of choices.  I suggest bringing your favorite on board and not complain to others.

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    9 hours ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said:

    What did you and Marian book? 

    Happy Thanksgiving! 

    Hi Flounder,

    We booked Northern Pacific  Passage for April 23.  Used the TGS23 for a pretty good promo.

    Happy Birdday!!

    Oh, it appears that your local TA  can give you up to $1,300 for a cruise over 14 nights.

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    1 hour ago, Sleep7 said:

    😊Oh thanks!

    The last one from a few weeks ago ended up being almost the length of "War and Peace." 

    I guess appropriate for Eastern Europe.🤔

    We have an Azamara scheduled in the spring in Spain and Portugal and then an Italian Sojourn over the summer. 

    You said you are currently on board?  Lucky you! 🥳

    Where are you having your Turkey day?

    Sounds good. Please notify us on Viking when your posting.   Loved your pics and posts.

    Viking is doing turkey on Thanksgiving.   Which is a relief because originally they had it on the app two days later!

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    3 hours ago, Sleep7 said:

    🙋‍♀️Thanks for the info MikeyB.

    I did call my agent at Viking about it and he said it wasn't good on the voyage we have a deposit on.. just a new voyage if we wanted to book one.😊

    So what brilliant travelog can I expect in the future?

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    On 11/21/2023 at 1:18 PM, Sleep7 said:

    Good luck!🙌🏻

     

    On 11/21/2023 at 3:08 PM, Squawkman said:

    I’ve combined promos pre-covid - thanks for keeping us informed.

    Sorry to say FV23 is not combinable with any other offers.  It might be with EBD but as we know that offer generally means nothing.

    And the cruise consultant admitted that some offers are combinable. 

    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    38 minutes ago, deec said:

    Special Future Guest Promotion,  FV23 and as I posted it is for those who currently have a cruise booked. small print on back which I did not see before...can not be used on line, not good for World Cruise, expires 12/31/2023.  Pay in full is before the 6 months that we usually get if booking with a cruise already booked.  2025 5/31/2024 and 2026 11/30/2024.  this came in Saturday's mail.  Maybe it is Fake News but sure looks a viking Mailing!

    Deec...I 

    I might be in love with you.  But time will tell.  On board the Sky now. And will find out tomorrow if its combinable with TGS23.  Wouldnt that be nice. 

    For the future world cruisers.  The Viking singers/dancers just came onboard in Barcelona. 

    Although i saw four board. Only 3 performed at the welcome aboard.  There are a number of rooms being refurbished on deck3 Starboard.  Sounds sometimes like Gaza Strip.  Not really what you should expect.  Stewards are friendly and outstanding.

    The captain is a giant.  Jenna is onboard.  Prio is the bartenderr in the Living Room.  Third cruise with him.  Alan on guitar. Its 11:17 now.  Must have another drink

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    12 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said:

     

     

     

     

    Sorry, it was in a snail mail to Mike and apparently got put in the trash while we were housecleaning yesterday.  Hopefully someone else will be able to post the details.  

    Aha!!!!  Fake news.

    And No sign of Ruthie.

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    Post Viking Promos

    in Viking Ocean

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    11 minutes ago, deec said:

    received a promo for those who have a Viking Cruise booked...$1000 off for 15 days or more $500 for shorter cruises, $25 deposit .  FV23

     

    Huh?  Only for those with cruises booked?

    Any Winos Sail Viking?

    in Viking Ocean

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    36 minutes ago, RobEsson said:

     Do you remember (admittedly far back in 2019) where in Valparaiso you might have sourced your wine for the Chilean Fjords trip? I'm doing that in December and I think I may have found an ok wine shop, but you may well know better!

    Rob- Before that other wino replies....can you tell us the name/address of your wine shop?

    Thanks

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    We "lost" potentially $17,000 by booking directly with Viking instead of using a travel agent

    in Viking Ocean

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    2 hours ago, longterm said:

    Only one reason: for the onboard credits.

     

    So I think that sometimes companies like Viking (or builders) prefer dealing with agents because they know the ins and outs and make things easier overall for them. 

    You are making two different and opposite arguments.

    I agree that the only reason to book a cruise either with Viking and then transferring to a TA is the OBC.  And please note that my TA gives it to me as a refundable credit. I have received a check for the unused credit from Viking many times.

    I don't agree with your last statement.  I expect (sometimes foolishly) that Viking knows more about their product than a third party who sells different cruise lines.  If I call my TA and ask some question, she will likely have to call Viking.  That doesn't make things easier.

    In fact, after you book a cruise thru Viking and transfer the booking to a TA, the TA then must call Viking for the sole purpose of transferring a booking.  That does not make Vikings time for efficient.

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    in Viking Ocean

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    9 minutes ago, CCWineLover said:

    You might be right today.

    My situation was last spring.  I specifically tried to do the pre-paid gratuities via 3.3% discount checking account and it wouldn't let me.  It was 25 days out.  I talked to Viking and the rep said the cutoff is 30 days so I had missed it.   Whatever it was, I could not process it which says the system knew at that time.

    Perhaps it is 14 days now or perhaps it was 14 days a year ago or whatever.

    In any case, buyer beware.

    Same here.  I tried making a payment for Silver spirits and gratuites  at about 11 days. They lock you out of reservations/ excursions at one week so I thought I had time.  I'm pretty sure, the message said 2 weeks.

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