SantaFe1 Posted June 26, 2021 #251 Share Posted June 26, 2021 4 hours ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said: Not sure if it's too early to tell but is the ship at half capacity as the Viking rep said it would be? I was told tonight about 400. It looks empty. In the restaurant none of the big tables were used, no tables taken out that I could tell. But just very, very sparsely populated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted June 26, 2021 #252 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, madrone said: Is that result from BOTH the Keflavik AND Viking tests before you can go explore? No, I think,not. Once I got Iceland’s Viking said we were free to go. Never did hear from them, however. In my opinion, the saliva test we have to take every day is worse than the nasal swab! Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted June 26, 2021 #253 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, PeabodyMa said: Could you order something from the Room Service menu before getting test results or were you limited to the sandwich and donut they gave you? Have an amazing journey! Thank you. They left us a room service menu, so I assume you could order from there. Edited June 26, 2021 by SantaFe1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyEthan Posted June 26, 2021 #254 Share Posted June 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, SantaFe1 said: They left us a room service menu, so I assume you could order from there. Picture? 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minka34 Posted June 26, 2021 #255 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Foggy, if you get a chance, I'm interested in the Chef's Table Menus! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyEthan Posted June 26, 2021 #256 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, minka34 said: Foggy, if you get a chance, I'm interested in the Chef's Table Menus! I'm not on board the ship, I'm just collecting what other people post. If someone posts it, I'll add it, promise! I have to wait another 2.5 weeks to board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 26, 2021 #257 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PeabodyMa said: Could you order something from the Room Service menu before getting test results or were you limited to the sandwich and donut they gave you? Have an amazing journey! Thank you. Yes, you are encouraged to order from room service if you wisj something different . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 26, 2021 #258 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 hours ago, SantaFe1 said: It was so full that they were asking people in the main cabin to check their roll aboards for free because there wasn’t room for them all. Same for us leaving from Newark on Wednesday . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbubeck Posted June 26, 2021 #259 Share Posted June 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, vslparis said: Same for us leaving from Newark on Wednesday . We're leaving from Newark on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 26, 2021 #260 Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, bbubeck said: We're leaving from Newark on Thursday. Our flight was pretty crowded . Make sure that you check in with the gate agent there so that they can verify you have your vaccination card and your pre_registration bar code from the Icelandic government . They will mark your boarding pass Docs OK so that when it is time to board the person scanning your boarding pass will see that and let you board. It was a short 4 1/2 hour flight for us from EWR to Reykjavik. Hopefully you won’t have to do the test and wait for results thing ! If you are looking for a good restaurant for dinner on Friday, the Old Iceland place is very good ( although I would recommend a reservation before you arrive or at least on line when you arrive) , and for a lovely wine bar, Port 9 a hidden gem . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 26, 2021 #261 Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 hours ago, SantaFe1 said: We got both!! What’s up with that ! Although do I really need a donut ; but still ......😉 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted June 26, 2021 #262 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Are there excursions for purchase? If so, how do the prices compare to independent operators. I imagine some of you on this cruise are experienced in doing your own thing during your travels. How far before your cruise were you able to view excursions on Viking site? We don't cruise until August 31 and there are NO excursions to even read about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted June 26, 2021 #263 Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, SantaFe1 said: I was told tonight about 400. It looks empty. In the restaurant none of the big tables were used, no tables taken out that I could tell. But just very, very sparsely populated. Love it! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWantToLiveOverTheSea Posted June 26, 2021 #264 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Thanks for the dailies - wonderful preview! Can anyone read, or know about, what is mentioned on the last page, column to the right, where it says "Flavors From The Sea"? Is that teasing us about something that is coming up in the next couple days, I assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted June 27, 2021 #265 Share Posted June 27, 2021 For those on the ship - are you required to wear face masks while on the excursions? On the bus? While walking outside on the tour as well? What about strolling the promenade deck outside? Walking the halls inside while on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefox33 Posted June 27, 2021 #266 Share Posted June 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Snit13 said: Are there excursions for purchase? If so, how do the prices compare to independent operators. I imagine some of you on this cruise are experienced in doing your own thing during your travels. How far before your cruise were you able to view excursions on Viking site? We don't cruise until August 31 and there are NO excursions to even read about. You read about excursions here. https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/baltic/icelands-natural-beauty/index.html#itineraryday/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipster60 Posted June 27, 2021 #267 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I’m wondering if anyone was able to see the erupting volcano from the plane when you flew in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted June 27, 2021 Author #268 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Snit13 said: Are there excursions for purchase? If so, how do the prices compare to independent operators. I imagine some of you on this cruise are experienced in doing your own thing during your travels. How far before your cruise were you able to view excursions on Viking site? We don't cruise until August 31 and there are NO excursions to even read about. When we booked our shorex, doing our own thing was not an option and most of us did not do research on on them. If you have more questions, about booking shorex, independent tours and when it will be your turn to book shorex, please ask them in Iceland's Natural Beauty General - 2022 . The topic has been well covered in that thread. Edited June 27, 2021 by Peregrina651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted June 27, 2021 #269 Share Posted June 27, 2021 So excited to hear reports from actual folks about “our” ship. Glad to hear the rumor I heard a month or so ago is true and that Jenna is the CD. Could one of you fine folks aboard take a picture of the officer’s roster and post it. It is located just outside The Chef’s Table near the elevators. TIA- have fun!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdrydock Posted June 27, 2021 #270 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Questions for those aboard: Do they stock the mini-bars with Einstok Beer? Laundry open? Future cruise desk manned? World Cafe running smoothly? Presently surprised, as expected or disappointed? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeabodyMa Posted June 27, 2021 #271 Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Please, what is the brand name of the tracking device (contact tracer)? My friend wants to ensure it will not interfere with her medical device. If there's also a model number, then that would be helpful. Thank you for taking time to help us. Edited June 27, 2021 by PeabodyMa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 27, 2021 #272 Share Posted June 27, 2021 11 hours ago, PeabodyMa said: Could you order something from the Room Service menu before getting test results or were you limited to the sandwich and donut they gave you? Have an amazing journey! Thank you. Yes, you could order room service while waiting for test results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted June 27, 2021 #273 Share Posted June 27, 2021 9 hours ago, minka34 said: Foggy, if you get a chance, I'm interested in the Chef's Table Menus! We are going tonight. Xiang menu. Then the British one, then our favorite, Asian Panarama on the last night. We are going to all three. Sorry, I don’t have the menus yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeabodyMa Posted June 27, 2021 #274 Share Posted June 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, vslparis said: Yes, you could order room service while waiting for test results. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted June 27, 2021 #275 Share Posted June 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, PeabodyMa said: Please, what is the brand name of the tracking device (contact tracer)? My friend wants to ensure it will not interfere with her medical device. If there's also a model number, then that would be helpful. Thank you for taking time to help us. I scanned the barcode on the back which brought up a company called Twilio. Also printed on there is -TTAT 198331. Have no idea if that is a model number or not but perhaps this will help 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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