tt44 Posted July 9, 2014 #151 Share Posted July 9, 2014 we are booked on the Viking star 8/8/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gexn Posted July 18, 2014 #152 Share Posted July 18, 2014 We are booked for 8/8/15 and are also doing the Iceland precruise. Also on the 8/17/15 Barcelona to Venice after the 8/8 cruise-back to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt44 Posted July 28, 2014 #153 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Have you noticed that there are different ports of call depending on which magazine or web site you go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted July 29, 2014 #154 Share Posted July 29, 2014 tt44 - I heard this concern one other time. Would you mind giving us an example? When I look up "Viking Star' and search itineraries it shows the same that we paid for. Now hearing this again, it is most certainly concerning. THank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt44 Posted July 30, 2014 #155 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Our brochure shows day 4 London (Southampton) , but it is actually Greenwich, with an overnight. Our TA says you have to dig deep to figure it all out - it seems since this is a new tour and a new shop for Viking and they are mixing up 2015 and 2016 - and they are NOT including all you expect of the excursions. I have called them and complained that "why am I not seeing what is in the brochure. They pointed out the "small Print" which allows them to change anything. If you find out anything different please let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted July 31, 2014 #156 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If I do I will let you know. Thanks for coming back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt44 Posted August 3, 2014 #157 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Where are you traveling from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzoram Posted August 4, 2014 #158 Share Posted August 4, 2014 we are booked on the Viking star 8/8/15 Hi to all on the 8-8-15 cruise from Bergen to Barcelona. We too noticed the different schedules on this cruise. Why would they have such different ports in 2016 than they do in 2015? We wanted to see a few ports on the 2016 cruise, then noticed the difference. Still looking forward to being on the new ship, and visiting the ports listed. We are considering the pre visit to Oslo with the train ride to Bergen. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted August 5, 2014 #159 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just booked our flights on the United web-site, but all the flights are on "partner" airlines. Used Frequent Flyer miles, the "super saver" kind. I noticed there weren't many of the super saver FF flights left, so if you're thinking of using FF miles, you may want to start shopping. The super saver flights use about 40% fewer miles. I also had to pay $277 cash, but that seems miniscule compared to the overall cost of the trip. I think those are taxes, and I think you have to pay cash for taxes. The trip both ways are two segment flights, changing only once, and they leave at decent times - no 6:00am fights thank goodness! Now I have to check into the hotel situation. It seemed so far in advance when we made our booking with Viking, it's getting more real now that I have our flights. Anyone else making progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjscott Posted August 5, 2014 #160 Share Posted August 5, 2014 idelizabeth, We have our flights booked on Delta. Not bad. Detroit to AMS then to IST going over, with a short layover. Then Venice to AMS coming back, again short layover and then n/s to Detroit. We got economy comfort seats. We are going into Istanbul with our friends one night before boarding so that we can be fresh and maybe see a bit of the city that night. Also, we'll have the entire day on the 11th to sightsee and the 12th as well. Have tentative hotel bookings in Istanbul and Venice, but are still looking at others. We're staying over in Venice 2 nts. Becki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 5, 2014 #161 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We use ff mile on int'l flights when possible - how do you find the super saver fares using miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy9 Posted August 6, 2014 #162 Share Posted August 6, 2014 We use ff mile on int'l flights when possible - how do you find the super saver fares using miles? With United Airlines if you search for a flight and put in you want to use miles...if super saver options are available they will show up. Not available for all flights and very limited. Of course you still have to pay to use FF now a days. I usually use mine to upgrade when possible. Just saw an article that domestic airfares are rising , now around 500 or so for a round trip with in the USA on a "main stream" airline and the airlines are making billions in profits....Nice! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 6, 2014 #163 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Thank you Kathy. I think that there are different names for this within the airline - I constantly watch the 'price point ' of FF miles for flights I want, and when / if it hits Their lowest price point within a few days of my target travel dates, I run with it - time consuming but so worth it! Using 'partner' airlines seems to be another beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted August 8, 2014 #164 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Kathy 9 has the right answer, but I would add a few details. First, make sure on the United screen when you enter the destination and date information, that you check the box towards the bottom that says Reward Travel (other check boxes are Price and Schedule). This will bring up all the flights that would get you there using FF miles, but here's the catch - you are looking for those flights with little BLUE boxes to select. The BLUE boxes are the Saver reward amounts. The YELLOW boxes are the regular FF miles that are required. Only some flights will have the BLUE boxes. You might have to scroll down QUITE FAR to find the ones with BLUE boxes. But the BLUE boxes require far fewer frequent flier miles. The blue boxes might be under Economy, Business class or First class, so you'll want to find the BLUE boxes in the category of travel you want to take. Naturally, the Business class takes more miles than the Economy, even if both categories have BLUE boxes. But those flights with Blue boxes for Business will often require fewer miles than Yellow boxes for economy. Now all of this only applies to United and it's affiliates and partners on the United web site. Can't tell you about any other airlines. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gexn Posted August 9, 2014 #165 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Where are you traveling from? We are traveling from Orlando. How about you? Note we leave a few days earlier since we are doing the Iceland precruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeLikesToTravel Posted August 13, 2014 #166 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Please add me to your list. DianeLikesToTravel for the September 3, 2015, sailing. Mediterranean Odyssey. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warm Posted August 16, 2014 #167 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Add us to the list: Pam&Dave. California. Sailing on the Viking Homelands on July 11, 2015 Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt44 Posted August 18, 2014 #168 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We have not decided on which pre trip to take but we think 2 day Iceland - any others on the 8/8/15 cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jassy Posted August 20, 2014 #169 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We have not decided on which pre trip to take but we think 2 day Iceland - any others on the 8/8/15 cruise We are on the 8/8/15 cruise and will be doing the Iceland pre-tour. The Iceland excursion was one of the big reasons we picked this particular Viking Star journey. Jackie & David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goksucats Posted August 20, 2014 #170 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Going with my family on the May 30th 2015 Viking Homelands coming from Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZMembergs Posted August 20, 2014 #171 Share Posted August 20, 2014 We have just booked the Passage Through Western Europe 8/8/15 cruise. We also started a Roll-Call for this sailing. For those of you booked on this cruise, please join us over there: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2089499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZMembergs Posted August 22, 2014 #172 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Jassy - Jackie and David - we just booked the Aug. 8 Passage Through Western Europe cruise. We also signed up for the pre-cruise excursion to Iceland. This should be a lot of fun! Now I need to change my signature and try sitraveler's instructions for hacking together a countdown clock. :D Hi! So glad to "meet" you. Please join us on the roll call for this cruise here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2089499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jassy Posted August 28, 2014 #173 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi! So glad to "meet" you. Please join us on the roll call for this cruise here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2089499 Yay! A roll call for our cruise! This cruise is officially official now. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsygirl Posted September 28, 2014 #174 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Kathy 9 has the right answer, but I would add a few details. First, make sure on the United screen when you enter the destination and date information, that you check the box towards the bottom that says Reward Travel (other check boxes are Price and Schedule). This will bring up all the flights that would get you there using FF miles, but here's the catch - you are looking for those flights with little BLUE boxes to select. The BLUE boxes are the Saver reward amounts. The YELLOW boxes are the regular FF miles that are required. Only some flights will have the BLUE boxes. You might have to scroll down QUITE FAR to find the ones with BLUE boxes. But the BLUE boxes require far fewer frequent flier miles. The blue boxes might be under Economy, Business class or First class, so you'll want to find the BLUE boxes in the category of travel you want to take. Naturally, the Business class takes more miles than the Economy, even if both categories have BLUE boxes. But those flights with Blue boxes for Business will often require fewer miles than Yellow boxes for economy. Now all of this only applies to United and it's affiliates and partners on the United web site. Can't tell you about any other airlines. Good luck! Another hint on the United website is to not go with the default on number of flights to search, but instead change the number to 50. Often gives you more options on partner airlines with Saver fares. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momwelly Posted October 6, 2014 #175 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Starting to get excited even though it is just a year away. Anyone else on this cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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