Rare Peregrina651 Posted July 24, 2023 #2051 Share Posted July 24, 2023 3 hours ago, madmedic said: Oh Peregrina I'm sold! Looks like Viking will be the one for us. Just need to find the right itinerary now. I rave about "Into the Midnight Sun." It was our first Oceans cruise, back when the Oceans division was still getting its feet wet. On the other hand, if pool and sun is what you are looking for, try one of the Mediterranean or Caribbean itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted July 24, 2023 #2052 Share Posted July 24, 2023 3 hours ago, madmedic said: Oh Peregrina I'm sold! Looks like Viking will be the one for us. Just need to find the right itinerary now. You might want to read the Post Promotions thread where people post the latest discount codes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetcbl Posted July 24, 2023 #2053 Share Posted July 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Peregrina651 said: I rave about "Into the Midnight Sun." It was our first Oceans cruise, back when the Oceans division was still getting its feet wet. On the other hand, if pool and sun is what you are looking for, try one of the Mediterranean or Caribbean itineraries. Totally agree! Last year we did the combined “Into the Midnight Sun” and “Homelands” and it was perfect.(I think it was called “Midnight Sun and Baltic Jewels”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bison2013 Posted July 24, 2023 #2054 Share Posted July 24, 2023 are bathing caps required in the Nordic Spa facilities or in the pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilyskittymom Posted July 24, 2023 #2055 Share Posted July 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, bison2013 said: are bathing caps required in the Nordic Spa facilities or in the pool? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmedic Posted July 28, 2023 #2056 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Are the included drinks at lunch and dinner limited? Tried to search but failed dismally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted July 28, 2023 #2057 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, madmedic said: Are the included drinks at lunch and dinner limited? Tried to search but failed dismally. Limited as in how much you can drink? No. Unlimited refills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmedic Posted July 28, 2023 #2058 Share Posted July 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, OneSixtyToOne said: Limited as in how much you can drink? No. Unlimited refills. That's good news. A glass with starters and main. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 28, 2023 #2059 Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, madmedic said: That's good news. A glass with starters and main. Thanks. And one to go if you want. When we are in a V, we always self-restock our fridge with a can of soda as we leave lunch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted July 28, 2023 #2060 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, OneSixtyToOne said: Limited as in how much you can drink? No. Unlimited refills. Time limited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted July 28, 2023 #2061 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, duquephart said: Time limited? If you want to sit at the restaurant or WC and drink until they close, you can. You might want to seek professional help, but you can. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted July 29, 2023 #2062 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said: If you want to sit at the restaurant or WC and drink until they close, you can. You might want to seek professional help, but you can. When they close would still be a limiting factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted July 29, 2023 #2063 Share Posted July 29, 2023 12 hours ago, duquephart said: When they close would still be a limiting factor. Generally the WC, Pool Grill and Mamsens are open for lunch 11:30 am -2:30 pm and the Restaurant noon- 1:30 when open. The WC can have lunchtime variations. Dinner is 6-9 pm. Exact times are posted in the Viking Daily so check each day and don't assume the times for one day are same for all. The Pool Grill and Mamsens are also open for Snacks later in the afternoon. I don't know if the Snacks hours also include free wine and beer. Viking says wine/beer are included with lunch and dinner not snacks. So the question remains - what about Room Service? Can folks only get included wine/beer delivered during posted lunch and dinner times or can one order "lunch" to their room at 3:30 pm and get a free beer? This is getting complicated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted July 29, 2023 #2064 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, TayanaLorna said: Generally the WC, Pool Grill and Mamsens are open for lunch 11:30 am -2:30 pm and the Restaurant noon- 1:30 when open. The WC can have lunchtime variations. Dinner is 6-9 pm. Exact times are posted in the Viking Daily so check each day and don't assume the times for one day are same for all. The Pool Grill and Mamsens are also open for Snacks later in the afternoon. I don't know if the Snacks hours also include free wine and beer. Viking says wine/beer are included with lunch and dinner not snacks. So the question remains - what about Room Service? Can folks only get included wine/beer delivered during posted lunch and dinner times or can one order "lunch" to their room at 3:30 pm and get a free beer? This is getting complicated... My guess would be that one needs to be in the appropriate area at the appropriate tmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted July 29, 2023 #2065 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Our last day before disembarkation we were in Isafjordur and back on board time was 3:30. Lots of the afternoon tours came back by 3:00 and folks (including us) had late lunches at the Pool Grill. Free wine/beer & sodas for all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted July 29, 2023 #2066 Share Posted July 29, 2023 You will find Viking very flexible and generous in the included beverages. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted July 29, 2023 #2067 Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/23/2023 at 6:14 PM, madmedic said: As I'm considering booking a VO cruise for the small ship experience. I usually do Celebrity with 3000 guests. I am wondering how crowded the bars, theatre and pool deck is . Obviously a lot less passengers but also a smaller ship. So stressful having to get up at the crack of dawn to beat the chair hogs when I'm supposed to be on holiday. Please tell me it's better on Viking.😂 We also sail Celebrity but love Viking for the small ship experience - ~900 passengers, nowhere ever fills crowded, can always get a seat virtually anywhere when you want one. Two specialty restaurants included, a shore excursion included ( though beware often a coach sightseeing tour), drinks with lunch and dinner - we have bought a silver silver package on some trips and not on others. Rooms are spacious, free Nordic spa, afternoon tea in the Wintergarden is not to be missed. World cafe (aka the buffet) is very good and has many of the items on offer in the Resturant (lobster is not limited unlike Celebrity 😂). We are doing less Celebrity and more Viking cruises this year and next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmedic Posted July 29, 2023 #2068 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thanks for all the tips. Sounds like the cruise for us. My budget only allows for a V2 which is a guarantee versus a V1. Which one would you prefer in terms of noise and stability? Aft is above the restaurant and forward V1 above torshavn. How early and late could we expect any noise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBs mum Posted July 29, 2023 #2069 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, madmedic said: Thanks for all the tips. Sounds like the cruise for us. My budget only allows for a V2 which is a guarantee versus a V1. Which one would you prefer in terms of noise and stability? Aft is above the restaurant and forward V1 above torshavn. How early and late could we expect any noise? I'd go for above the restaurant, torshavn is a late night music venue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmedic Posted July 29, 2023 #2070 Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, KBs mum said: I'd go for above the restaurant, torshavn is a late night music venue How late is late on Viking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBs mum Posted July 29, 2023 #2071 Share Posted July 29, 2023 33 minutes ago, madmedic said: How late is late on Viking? Can run to midnight, apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Murt22 Posted July 29, 2023 #2072 Share Posted July 29, 2023 28 minutes ago, KBs mum said: Can run to midnight, apparently Someone recently posted that someone in their travel party was above Torshavn and it was not a good experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted July 30, 2023 #2073 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Whereas Torshavn itself is fun 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNKY Posted July 30, 2023 #2074 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On Saturn currently, cabin 3056 directly above Torshavn. Shuts down at Midnight. You hear bass but didn’t notice it with the tv on. The door to the laundry across the hall is louder! Above the restaurant would be much more quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted July 30, 2023 #2075 Share Posted July 30, 2023 never heard the laundry door on 5048 BUT Torshhavn all times of the day/night when in 3055....Viking moved us during a World Cruise thankfully. Beware of taking a guarantee cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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