DesertCruiser2000

We had Katy for Australian Coast and Komodo Island. I don’t know how that lady does it. She is in the highest heels ever most of day (except when doing laps of the deck each morning with us pax) into the late night. Always smiling and willing to make someone’s day. I guess she won’t be with us on the Neptune. ☹️

Thank you so much. Your pictures are wonderful. We weren’t able to book this pre extension so can get a glimpse of some of the parts we’ll miss. Thanks to for a hint of weather. I know in 3 weeks it may be a little bit warmer, we hope.

Thank you for the info. Crew leaving permanently? Or just for a break? I know on other cruise lines crew would leave at different times for a week break or so.

We are new to ACL and were wondering if it's possible to order breakfast or a snack to enjoy in your cabin?

Yes, watched that episode. There were several behind the scene issues that the crew handled without passengers aware. Docking was just one of them. It made we more thankful for all the crew do to keep passengers safe, happy and as on schedule as humanly possible. We as passengers need to remember this and also the Mother Nature is in control of a lot that the crew does their best to deal with while on the journey.

Are they for free or coin/card operated? Was detergent available?

Moonlion -thanks again for the detailed diary as it will help for our BIE (the next May 9th cruise). Safe travels back home.

Moonlion we wish you smooth sailing. We will be on board a year from now and very interested in your views of excursions. We recently got off an Australian cruise and excursions were mediocre to okay. Australia hasn’t recovered near as much yet as Europe we understand. Have a great time!

Our flight will be leaving at 1 AM the NEXT DAY. So not happy at all. When asked what Viking would do, they said nothing. We have Viking Air and transfers. So instead of sitting we opted for a tour for the day with Tours by Locals. He will then take us to airport, luggage and all. We are hoping the pictures and info of the business class lounges at the airports are accurate and plan to crash there till we leave. Anyone been to the airport lounges?

Thanks for the feedback of Rinca. We look forward to the experience. It seems you are all having a wonderful time at all the ports we will see in a couple of weeks. Enjoy the rest of your trip as I'm sure many of you have waited a long time to complete it. Safe and calm waters. ❤️

Thanks for the insight. Our TA has called Viking and they didn't understand the problem. LOL They said just enter the data. I'm going to go with your info and see what happens. Worst case, we can't get off ship! LOL

Thanks for all the pictures. So nice to see and hear we will see what we have been waiting for for 3 years. Of course we'll get to get off the ship if Indonesia gets their app fixed that we are required to put our passport and COVID vac info in. You are very lucky you missed this transition as it's a mess.

I just did prepaid gratuities and had unused OBC and Viking automatically used my OBC. I also used my debit card from bank and got a 3% discount of balance after OBC. I know its a couple of dollars, but it all adds up at the end of the year.

So from what I'm reading you all got to go to Komodo and see the Komodo Dragons. We are going to be on Viking Mars in a couple of weeks and we have been told we don't get to go and being rerouted to the island of Rinca. There is only one excursion that says we must walk on some raised platform to see things with a walk through a place that we might see wildlife and might see the Komodo Dragon. Not happy as we've waited for this cruise since 2019. Have tried to find something more for Rinca as they say it's part of the Komodo National Park, but can't find anything. Anyone else find anything? Or has someone already done this detour location and have more info.

We are doing similar and have booked Virgin Australia. We found the Choice class includes a checked bag and carry on. You can purchase additional checked baggage. The US has always been generous with size of carry on bags compared to the rest of the world. We have purchased luggage to accommodate and if needed purchase additional baggage.