Live From Orion “French Polynesia Jan 5 2022”

[Neferteri]

2 hours ago, prunderw said:

Captain just reported positive covid case, 12 days without any covid cases.  Close contacts and positive case has been isolated.  No impact currently on tomorrow's port call in Nuku Hiva.

Great open and transparent communication from our Captain and Viking.

I don’t think you should put this on the internet.  These announcements are for our passengers only!  Viking is doing everything in their power to keep us safe and no cruise line does it better!  Putting this on the internet makes it look like they are not.

[gymfreak]

46 minutes ago, Neferteri said:

I don’t think you should put this on the internet.  These announcements are for our passengers only!  Viking is doing everything in their power to keep us safe and no cruise line does it better!  Putting this on the internet makes it look like they are not.

I disagree. The OP states how clear communication and effective action on Viking is indeed keeping all passengers safe and I find that very reassuring.

[PeabodyMa]

4 hours ago, prunderw said:

Captain just reported positive covid case, 12 days without any covid cases.  Close contacts and positive case has been isolated.  No impact currently on tomorrow's port call in Nuku Hiva.

Great open and transparent communication from our Captain and Viking.

Thank you for telling us. Yes, open communication and transparency is important. 

[Cadodge]

So. Picked up on shore excursion? Outside of "bubble?"

[broberts]

7 hours ago, Neferteri said:

I don’t think you should put this on the internet.  These announcements are for our passengers only!  Viking is doing everything in their power to keep us safe and no cruise line does it better!  Putting this on the internet makes it look like they are not.

 

Just the opposite.

[DonandGary]

Personally I like the fact that Viking is openly communicating with you guys on Covid situations and that the info is shared on the internet. People need to be informed so they can make their own decisions as whether they want to travel in the future. A case of Covid acquired off ship should not be a huge surprise to anyone. If info like this scares anyone off from future cruising with Viking, then they were not prepared to cruise with them to begin with and should stay home.
Things like this are bound to happen and the fact that Viking has isolated and secured the situation should be reassuring to future cruisers, not  scaring them away. Good job Viking, and have a safe remainder of your cruise guys! 
Gary

Edited January 28, 2022 by DonandGary

[Mich3554]

12 hours ago, Neferteri said:

I don’t think you should put this on the internet.  These announcements are for our passengers only!  Viking is doing everything in their power to keep us safe and no cruise line does it better!  Putting this on the internet makes it look like they are not.

I disagree, actually this is a very good idea.  Passengers from other lines have been stonewalled about covid cases onboard and the fact that Viking is so open about it is a very good thing.  I don’t know if it is company policy, but on our cruise from Athens to Santiago on the Jupiter, the captain let us know how many cases were on board daily.  We had none until after we picked up passengers in Buenos Aires.  
I don’t think anyone here thinks that Viking is not doing everything in their power to keep us safe by being open about this topic.

[booksfan]

18 hours ago, RlyLvn said:

So sorry to hear that someone tested positive. I was so happy that you were without Covid. 
 

Do yo know if they will have to isolate all the way back to LA?

I would imagine until they test negative, but not sure.

[RICHARDandSTEFAN]

On 1/27/2022 at 10:38 AM, takemewithyou said:

Wonderful pictures everyone!  Enjoying your reports!

Have a future cruise booked on Orion.  
Can any of you give opinions on the mattresses?

Are they firm ?  I have read reports of firm mattresses.

Thanks!

We always have our steward/stewardess add a mattress topper on our bed. Makes it even more luxurious 

[RICHARDandSTEFAN]

Crew was allowed off to swim today. They couldn’t touch land as the tender simply anchored off shore. Richard and I were at the gangway and handed them bottles of water and wished them all a fun swim, as they boarded the tender. It’s the least we could do as the crew has been treating us all with perfection. 
 

[Neferteri]

24 minutes ago, RICHARDandSTEFAN said:

Crew was allowed off to swim today. They couldn’t touch land as the tender simply anchored off shore. Richard and I were at the gangway and handed them bottles of water and wished them all a fun swim, as they boarded the tender. It’s the least we could do as the crew has been treating us all with perfection. 
 

I love it!  You are so correct the crew deserves this and has been so amazing!!!!!!!😁

[rosewood jo]

Anyone have pics of Vikings daily’s     I will be on her in 25 days.   Never been on Viking Orion .   Would love to see what goes  on during a sea day:)   Never been on Viking river or ocean.  

[2happytrails]

Here’s looking at you! You had a beautiful sunrise this morning.

 

https://viking.panomax.com/orion

[RICHARDandSTEFAN]

44 minutes ago, rosewood jo said:

Anyone have pics of Vikings daily’s     I will be on her in 25 days.   Never been on Viking Orion .   Would love to see what goes  on during a sea day:)   Never been on Viking river or ocean.  

Here you go. Today’s edition. 

[rosewood jo]

Oh fabulous.   Thks for taking the time to send them to me.  Especially taking time out on your vacation!    Very kind of u! 

[dolphinlady1957]

Do they really do daily PCR tests and does everyone have a contract tracing device to wear?

[good2gocruise]

24 minutes ago, dolphinlady1957 said:

Do they really do daily PCR tests and does everyone have a contract tracing device to wear?

Yes and yes.  Also take temp daily, daily health questionnaire and masks unless you are in your cabin, eating and drinking, or swimming.   We've found it all pretty easy to get used to.  

[good2gocruise]

We started out in the bar last night about 6pm but the ship started moving and revealed sunset. We went up to the 7th floor so we could really enjoy it. The Captain did a giant u-turn out of the bay.  It kept getting better. 

[rosewood jo]

i think its a great idea to let everyone as it's real life!   I would think at least 2 -3 cases each trip out.  I myself will be on in Feb 23.   so makes sense to me to report it    thanks    

 

ps   do you also have to wear masks while at pool?

[Twitchly]

19 hours ago, RICHARDandSTEFAN said:

Crew was allowed off to swim today. They couldn’t touch land as the tender simply anchored off shore. Richard and I were at the gangway and handed them bottles of water and wished them all a fun swim, as they boarded the tender. It’s the least we could do as the crew has been treating us all with perfection. 
 

Nicely done!

 

Why are the crew not allowed to go onshore, same as pax?

[RICHARDandSTEFAN]

Just now, Twitchly said:

Nicely done!

 

Why are the crew not allowed to go onshore, same as pax?

To keep the crew wall safe from acquiring any cases. 

[jgardh96]

1 minute ago, RICHARDandSTEFAN said:

To keep the crew wall safe from acquiring any cases. 

Good call

[jgardh96]

Any deals on black pearls down there?

[good2gocruise]

7 hours ago, rosewood jo said:

i think its a great idea to let everyone as it's real life!   I would think at least 2 -3 cases each trip out.  I myself will be on in Feb 23.   so makes sense to me to report it    thanks    

 

ps   do you also have to wear masks while at pool?

Officially yes, unless you are eating, drinking or in the water.  They constantly offer glasses of ice water  (+ adult beverages) so if not in the mood to wear it keep sipping on your water.  Ive only been  very nicely reminded 1 time by the pool that I needed to have it on.   

[Goosebear Mum]

I love the idea of the 3 day onboard scavenger hunt, shown on that ‘Daily’! Brilliant idea and fun 🙂 

 

Edited January 30, 2022 by Goosebear Mum