Roz326

This is for a Viking River cruise from Prague to Paris. And yes, the longships are never far from a city center. I am not new to Viking, this will be my 7th Viking cruise. We all have our individual opinions and feelings about this type of request. Mine is that I do not wish to provide this personal information to a cruise company. I am well aware of my capabilities and limitations. I was just simply shocked this morning to receive this request...all because I am bringing a collapsible wheelchair on board. No special diet; no special needs on the ship. My Viking rep has indicated that I now do not have to complete this form so it's all good. The end. Oh yes, and my Australian cruise is with Viking. Making it cruise #8 with this company.

Thanks for the comments. I had to complete a fit for travel form last year after contracting COVID on a Viking longship. Understandably. I've had to provide information for my collapsable wheelchair, which is why I guess I was asked ot complete the form for this cruise. However I was never ask for this information for my upcoming Australian/NZ cruise! Where's the consistency? I understand the ocean vessels have a physician on board. I've never had to use the ship's physician, thankfully. I just really don't feel that Viking gets. to see this personal information. I carry my pharmacy's paperwork with me for any medications I may take. Sorry, folks, but I'm stumped about this request.

Has anyone else been asked to complete a FIT TO TRAVEL form for a River cruise on Viking? They are asking for personal infomration such as medicines/dosages taken as well as a physician's letter statiing "fit to travel" for an upcoming river cruise. This seems a tad bit illegal. Even employers are not allowed to ask/have this information! What happens if I don't complete the form? Sorry, Viking...this is just crazy!

Final update: I finally received and email stating that my claim has been processed and a check is on the way! YAY! It was like pulling teeth to get it done. Lesson learned...the hard way! On to my next travel...

8/11 Update: Steve contacted Travel Guard and we got an immediqate phone call and email from a claims adjuster. Seems they have some of our stuff as they indicated as much, but we're not sure where the other receipts went after submitting on their online form. So, once aqgain we've spent a few hours redoing our claim from May 2022. Just sincerely hope that we don't have any further issues and get payment before the end of the year! Even though they said they paid the luggage claim, we have not received the check to date. So two claims...no money yet. *sigh*

Another update: Just spoke with Steve..he's on the case! Thanks to all who recommended calling him.

A small update - Received an email that our small claim for damaged luggage was received and paid - no check received to date. Finally broke down and contacted Steve to see if he can help us. Travel Guard is not returning our emails or processing our May 14 claim. Will keep you updated as things progress.

Not really, unfortunately. You are responsible for delivering your saliva test to the front desk before breakfast. In my case, I did not hear I was positive until the next evening during the port talk for the following day. Well over 30 some hours later.

If you have Viking insurance, they will cover your hotel, food and air expenses. If you have other insurance or no insurance you are on your own to pay up front for the same. Your passport and air will be flagged and after 10 days you can reenter the U.S. with a doctor issued fit to fly document. I have written to Viking about our recent COVID experience but have not had the courtesty of reply from them so cannot answer what they may or may not do.

If you see trays in the hallways outside of cabin doors, those passengers are in quarantine until they can be removed from the ship.

I coontracted COVID while on the Sigrun. Not a fun way to spend my much anticipated vacation. It's difficult to social distance on a river ship. You sit with 6-8 people at every meal; and ride with 40+ on every bus. It was hit or miss with the crew wearing masks correctly. Daily testing. If you see trays in the hallway, you know they are quarantined until they can be removed from the ship. You are then removed to a sub-standard hotel to wait out a negative result or your 10 days required to re-enter the U.S. Not sure what you are looking for, as far as restrictions but there you have it.