Extra credit card incase one is comprimised
Extra $ for tips ashore or spending in the markets
clothes pins not only to hang things but some cabin curtains do not fully close
Pack wash n wear clothing in case you need to do a quick wash in the sink
I take soap leaves to wash the unmentionables 😉
Try to keep your packing to one case less hassle when transferring ship to ship
All the B cabins are the same size
there are some on deck 7 that have extended balconies on the O class ships (Marina & Riviera)
All the food venues are available to all
It is a personal choice if you like forward/aft or mid ship cabin locations
I agree
Our first cruise back in '74 we hit a storm out of Bermuda sailing to Montreal
the ship was 20,000 GRT the waves were up over the bow of the ship
I was so sick I vowed never again
in the '80's we did sail again it was fine but have had a few rough seas but have not been as sick as the 1st cruise
thank goodness 😉
Could be the race to be King of Cruises could have cut corners in getting the ships in the water
I recall they also had the shower doors shatter causing injuries to some pax
I will not say I will never sail on Viking but probably not
JMO
So you could not leave the terminal while you were waiting??
Seems strange to have to hang out all that time
Of course no one listens or follow instructions on disembarkation day 😁
What ship are you sailing on??
If the ship is underway you will have more wind at the front
They probably have the solid steel railings so it may reduce some of the wind as well as the view
JMO
The O Life beverage package is the House select it is for both pax
You can upgrade to the Prestige package onboard for $20 PP PD both do not have to do the upgrade unless you want to
Shore Excursions are per Cabin
OBC is Per Cabin but do the math as you are basically paying yourself for non refundable spending money
Lots of discussion here on the choices 😉
it is like 100 m walk to the port from the hotel
Do you have luggage with wheels ??
other options
Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
The Grand Amsterdam by Sofital
Be careful booking some places in Amsterdam as they do not have elevators & some are just big enough for 2 PPL & 2 cases
Movenpick by the port or Barbizon Palace might work for you if they have availability
not 5* but convenient locations
We have done a month on board & still only take 1 26" case each
we have had temps of 30C to -0 C so have winter jackets & as well as summer clothes to pack
Laundry is the key
Yes I know you are on vacation & some people do not want to do laundry
I my case I would rather do laundry than have multiple bags to drag around
YMMV