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Hello!   We have cruised Europe with Viking...and appreciate that you are able to bring your own beverages aboard.   We like trying wines from locations we are visiting.   Can you bring beer, wine, etc onto the paddle wheelers on the Mississippi?  What is security like?   Do you pass thru metal detectors like on the mega ocean cruises...or is it like Viking?   

Thanking you in advance for any and all comments!

Ha!   We were not thrilled with Chefs table..and were able to make a change to Manfredi...but a 9 reservation..which was later than we wanted.   When Manfredi opened that evening we went and spoke to the matre’Di..who suggested we stop back in an hour.    We did and were seated immediately.    Always seems to work out...attitude and approach are important.  

I also have a great fear of heights.  We are just off a 15 day cruise on the Star.   We had a cabin on deck 4 ...mid ship.   I wanted to be near the atrium if any rocking started..I always think safety in numbers and there are always people in the atrium!      We were blessed with great weather and only moderate movement towards the end of the cruise..otherwise it was lovely.   I amazed myself by even visiting deck

8 ( while we were in port)!   Have a wonderful cruise!   

Ps. I did wash on the ship...laundry detergent scent was there..but not overwhelming.   

I’ve never been on a WC...but just off the Star for 15 days in the Caribbean....

i purchase magnetic hooks at Walmart ...they were great for hanging my nightgown/housecoat during the day....for my “pool” cover up...    I also bought along a bathroom nightlight.   Viking does have a bathroom nightlight... but the running lights that go along with it on the outside of the bathroom were far to bright.   Snacks!  Pretzels are something we have found are not sold world wide!   Clothespins....they help with the small clothesline in the shower!      We asked our room steward the day we boarded for additional hangers...he bought us 15 lovely silver hangers!  I wouldn’t waste luggage space with hangers.   

Wishing your parents a great cruise!!!

Yep...just show your passport.   It was a very swift process.    From drop off in NYC...to having champagne in hand aboard the Star...15 minutes...!

Finding luggage coming off the Viking Star last week was very easy!   All luggage was under your designated color sign.  I have never disembarked so swiftly.      In Miami..be aware that u will have to wait for elevators in the terminal if you carry off luggage...otherwise..there was stairs...about 20 steps.  Much easier!!

Hello.   Just off the Star repositioning cruising the Caribbean.     We had lobster one night...about 1 1/2 lb (u could eat 2 if u wanted)...and hen had lobster thermodore another...both excellent.   

Just an FYI....check your account on your tv screen in your Cabin.   As your cruise nears he end..they automatically add gratuity...about $15. Pp per day.    If you don’t like that amount...feel free to go to gurpest services.   They will set whatever amount you want...increase or decrease!!!    No questions asked.    We also like to tip those who had been helpful a little more....          

We also have a guarantee room on the star in 2 weeks. Having not received our documents,I called Viking. Was told cabin assignment will be done on board. I thought we would know when final docs weee sent. I’m slightly anxious. 🤔. What tags for luggage will we get so they know what cabin?

can anyone tell me about picking up passengers off princess ships at the Brooklyn cruise terminal? Is there good signage/directions? Can we pull right up to terminal? Do you know what would be a good time to pick them up (to avoid airport transfer traffic).

Thank you for any all advice

Thank you all for your responses!! Never cruised the carribean...

as a US citizen sailing out of NYC to several Caribbean islands...is it necessary to carry our passports when ashore? I’m worried be my husband is going on a snorkeling excursion without me...and can’t take it under the ocean with him!!! :rolleyes: Suggestions?

When I see that this is a “perk” in a PV cabin...does that mean I can use my personal cell phone to make calls? I know I can text n FaceTime with the free WiFi on the ship....

we will be in Aruba for one day on Viking Star....what should we do? What shouldn’t be missed? I love to search for sea glass..and I hear it is plentiful in Aruba.

We did the land cruise with Princess 2 years ago. For “formal” nights My husband wore docker style pants and golf shirts and I usually just wore a shift style dress(cause that’s what I would wear out to dinner at home,too). Days of suits, tux, and gowns is gone...on Princess at least!

Viking does not have a casino.

Has a deck you can walk around

Does not allow anyone under 16

Great excursions are offered.

Worth checking out!

Thanks for recommendations. My husband is very excited for this cruise...I’ll be happier when we are in the southern Caribbean! Where’re will u be coming from “baron”? We are only 2 1/2 hours from NYC so will be taking a train to the ship. Hope to meet you on board!

Oct 18

who sailed on the Star last year from New York City to Bermuda and southern Caribbean? Interested in what yep clothes you packed. I’m assuming the first 3days will be cold.....

does anyone know what if any events are schedule for sea days on the Star in the Caribbean? We are going NYC to lower carribean then to Miami. Anyone able to share a schedule from prior years?

we have been on several Viking river cruises..it was mid-way through our first one that we found (in main dr)the bottle of champagne at the end of the buffet line with juices! Is this so on VO?? We had to make our own...but we didn’t mind! Anyone have any insight?

does everyone purchase travel insurance from the cruise line...or from another source? I just want to make sure we are covered.

We're booked on that sailing and have no weather concerns.

 

Have sailed from Bayonne to Caribbean a number of times in fall and winter and it's been our experience that while north Atlantic seas can at times be choppy, once you round Cape Hatteras and enter the gulf stream it's smooth sailing.

 

Hurricanes don't just pop up. Their tracks are known well ahead of time giving the captain ample opportunity to steer clear. By day 8 we'll be in the ABC islands which are outside the hurricane belt.

 

I personally love sea days, but if they're not for you maybe you'd be happier sailing from Florida or PR.

Thank you for your response.

We are confirming our booking tomorrow! We are from south Jersey...i had to laugh at the Viking rep today...they tried to offer us air from Newark! I said..you clearly don’t know the area! We plan to take the train into NYC then Uber to cruise terminal. Perhaps we will meet at CC meet n greet! See you in October.

we are being offered a V2 “guaranteed” cabin on a repositioning cruise in October. That puts us on deck 3 of the Star. Has anyone had this before? Is it a GOOD thing? My husband is ok with it..I however would like to know my exact cabin. There are locations I would prefer not to be near.

Who has been on deck 3? Good or bad experience?