Bridget2010

On the subject of pickpockets, on our first cruise to SA we were given a tip by a gentleman who worked at a consulate in Brazil. Carry a comb in the pocket with your money or credit cards - even you will have trouble getting to the pocket contents. Now we only carry a minimum of cash or cards and so far no problems - knock wood. 

Good call by the court. Not sure what the FL Governor was thinking - cruisers and cruise ships are a life blood for Florida. Having them pull out of FL would have been a disaster.

On 2/16/2021 at 4:53 PM, gbldcl said:

I had not much luck negotiating final payment delay.

 

And by the way, I have read on these boards that if you have another Viking cruise booked you can get a delay until six months before cruising. Well, I do have the Northwest Passage booked for 2023 but they still refused to change the final payment date.

 

 

I think that "delay until six months before cruising" has to be requested when the next cruise is booked.  I first learned about it when I booked directly with Viking and then transferred booking to my TA. I have actually gotten the "delay until six months before cruising" twice now. I cruise Viking a lot and really like them.

It is only a short time until Christmas and the end of the first half of the Ultimate World Cruise is in sight. The attached file is an abbreviated souvenir album to help you remember your wonderful cruise and to share with friends. Enjoy and Merry Christmas.

Connie 

Viking Sun 2019-2020 1st half World Cruise Souvenir Album.pdf

Glad you all are enjoying the sunny warm weather. We left you in New York and got back to Tennessee to enjoy way cooler temperatures than when we left - sad face - and the realities of a 60 year old house. Lots of projects to finish before we can escape to Florida for the winter. So folks enjoy the warm while you have it - it will chill when you get around lower South America. Just thought I'd throw that thought out there.

Connie

Just watched the video of the ship transiting the Cape Cod Canal, We were in Manfredi's at a window table for the transit. There are some awesome places along the canal. Would like to do a daylight transit sometime. thanks Liz for posting.

Susan continues her blog even though she is not traveling currently and she provided a link to an interview with Heather Clancy. So here it is for those who might be interested,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauramanske/2019/09/29/the-secret-inspired-life-of-a-cruise-ship-director/

Left the Sun in NYC and miss her already. We spent more time on the Sun this year - 2019 World Cruise Jan-May and the London to NYC Segment of the Ultimate WC - than at home. You all have fun on the rest of the WC & segments. Another picture of the statue of liberty.

Enjoyed The Golden Circle tour in Iceland. The day was cold, rainy, and windy. Saw more of Iceland than in our previous trip in 2009. The pictures would have been much better on a sunny day.

On 9/15/2019 at 7:29 PM, NY Nick said:

Cabin supplies (bath) - What is supplied?  Q-tips, cotton balls, etc?  

Small box of 3 q-tips and 3 cotton pads, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shower gel, bar soap, shower cap, tissues, toilet paper and feminine product.  All are resupplied as needed.

On 9/17/2019 at 9:05 AM, OceanPatter said:

Our guide, with his deep sonorous voice, sang a Faroe song so that we could hear the native language. Sad to leave this tight-knit community.

Our guide said the Lord's Prayer in Faroese - he told us we would understand one word  - we did it was the "Amen."

Enjoying a little rocky sea and a grey day. Here is the "Daily" for this sea day. Lots to do.

Meet & Mingle on Sept 16th at 5:30 PM in the Wintergarden.

On 9/14/2019 at 10:40 AM, Hockeyump said:

If we only tip those we interact with then how do we reward those we don't see? They play just as big a part in ensuring we enjoy our cruise.

Excellent point. One I was about to make until I saw your post. Many more crew than the ones a guest interacts with are working hard to ensure all guests enjoy a wonderful and safe cruise. For that reason I am willing to pay gratuities whether included or automatically added to onboard account.

On 9/14/2019 at 3:22 AM, OceanPatter said:

It’s early morning in Bergen ... can someone please update us on the itinerary change, and confirm that the Sun will be spending an extra night in Bergen - thus leaving on Monday instead of Sunday? (And miss Lerwick?)

You are probably already in possession of the new schedule, but here is the "Daily" for 14th published schedule.

On 9/11/2019 at 3:07 PM, Workinless said:

Wonderful cruise pictures.

 

Could one of you from time to time post a copy of the daily pamphlet  (especially sea days) so we can get an idea of what activities are offered and the ship's hours?

 

Thanks and enjoy the trip.

If these pics are ok here is a sea day "daily" - 4 pages.

On 8/30/2019 at 4:21 PM, Tom.in.nc said:

Hi, Clay.  I see we all made it back fro Barcelona after out fine TA crossing.

We are considering the Viking Hong Kong to Alaska for 2021.

Tom and Sylvia 

Hey Tom & Sylvia

We signed up for that cruise just before leaving home. It already has an active roll call. Come join us.

Connie

On 3/12/2019 at 10:08 PM, Justgottago said:

Hi Bridget

 

We are joining you in Sydney.  For some unexplained reason I cannot register for the Meet & Mingle. I  would be grateful if you could reply giving details of the when and where of the next Meet & Mingle.

Derek and Elizabeth Speer

Derek & Elizabeth

I am so sorry I missed replying to your message. My connection to the internet was hit & miss for awhile and then my phone had some issues. Then posting the meet & mingle info just got away from me. I sincerely apologize. Hope you are enjoying the cruise.

Connie

With respect to the excursions, DH and I enjoy ever excursion - some more than others.. In all our cruising experiences over the past 13 years we have paid a lot of money for excursions that were not better nor as good as excursions provided by Viking - both included and optional. In Bora Bora the included excursion was an island tour by small boat that was wonderful. Yesterday in Wellington, NZ we took an optional tour to Zealandia Eco Reserve, it was worth every penny we paid. 

I think Viking does a great job, but you cannot please everyone - Viking tries. Some cruise lines not so much.

Connie

The charges for visits to the Medical Clinic are very reasonable and covered by the trip insurance [which may mean secondary to your own medical coverage], if you have it. You have to file for reimbursement when you get home.

Hours for passenger visits to the Medical Clinic are listed in the Daily and are usually one hour in the morning and one in the afternoon. It is usually first in first out. Some wait time so be prepared. Medical Clinic doctors and nurses are very caring. Do not hesitate to go to the Medical Clinic if you become ill. 

Medical emergencies are handled anytime.

Meet & Mingle # 3 on Friday 2/15/2019 at 5:30 PM in the Wintergarden.

Oh I forgot to add the name tags were only used for the Meet & Mingles.

On another topic. In an earlier post someone mentioned they heard WCers got name tags. The only name tags anyone got on board were ones I made for those on the roll call that chose to be in the album. I am sorry if that made folks feel left out - the name tags were only sticky address labels (and having been in Florida heat awhile the glue wasn't very sticky).

Jim Avery

I said I would let you know how the WC was with segments. Must say segmentersfloattheboat's post was better than anything I could post. I would only add that the group seems livelier this time around and that may be the new travelers that come aboard or we are all just excited about seeing this part of our world.

As usual Viking does everything they can to make it a wonderful journey.

See you on the Sun in August.

Connie

Cruise critic Meet & Mingle # 2 at 5:30 PM on January 27, 2019 in Wintergarden.