Viking Sky

[palermo22]

The last thing I heard on Viking Sky is that it had been delayed to the beginning of 2017. Does anyone have an update on exactly when the Sky will do its inaugural sail???

[Peregrina651]

Cruisemapper.com shows the first sailing on February 25, 2017, Rome to Barcelona, 8 days. It isn't always accurate but at least I was able to find that sailing being sold on the Viking website.

 

Based on how it happened with the SEA this past March, the ship will be handed over without much fanfare in early to mid-February and sailed to Venice where she will pick up her first passengers (invited guests) before sailing to Rome to pick up her first paid guests.

[Going Coastal]

When I was talking to Viking accounting department, the fellow there said Sky's christening was scheduled for May, 2017.

 

 

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[Peregrina651]

When I was talking to Viking accounting department, the fellow there said Sky's christening was scheduled for May, 2017.

 

 

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Better chance of good weather in May, I guess. Did he say where?

 

The Sea was turned over in March, 2016 but not christened until May (in London and with much fanfare) even though she had already been carrying passengers for over a month.

[deec]

Jerry,

I think it would be wonderful if the SKY was christened while we were aboard the Barcelona to Stockholm cruise...keeping my fingers crossed!

[Going Coastal]

I did not ask where because my interest was in it being available for our Bergen-Montreal itinerary in September. Hope it is during your sailing, that would be great fun!

[palermo22]

When I was talking to Viking accounting department, the fellow there said Sky's christening was scheduled for May, 2017.

 

 

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I am still assuming that embarking and christening are two separate events (since our Barcelona, Baltic and Beyond is still listed on the Viking page as embarking on 4/15/2017). If it weren't for the fantastic air deal that we have (on our own - and, yes, we have insurance) - I would be perfectly happy to embark a month later.

[OKCowboy]

We have book the pre-cruise two night in Venice prior to our Christmas cruise of the Mediterranean. I was dismayed by your transfer in Frankfurt as well as the trip from the Venice Airport to the Venice Hilton. I thought Viking would take care of all transfers once one arrives at the Venice airport. Can you clarify if you had the Viking pre-cruise package?

[Peregrina651]

We have book the pre-cruise two night in Venice prior to our Christmas cruise of the Mediterranean. I was dismayed by your transfer in Frankfurt as well as the trip from the Venice Airport to the Venice Hilton. I thought Viking would take care of all transfers once one arrives at the Venice airport. Can you clarify if you had the Viking pre-cruise package?

 

I think that person you are directing your question to has posted his story in a different thread.

 

If you have booked your air through Viking, it includes transfers in Venice, airport to hotel to ship. If you have booked your own air, Viking says you can ask about purchasing transfers through them.