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We are cruising the Douro on the Viking Osfrid in Nov. 2024. We have a Veranda cabin. Viking doesn't show layout or photos of cabins on this ship, as they do on the Rhine and Danube Longboats. What are the cabins like? Anyone have photos, layouts, square footage?

Last question before I leave for my cruise on Saturday, I promise. I made dinner reservations for the 2 specialty restaurants on Sirena. They were rather later than I usually do, because they were the earliest available. Now my cabinmate is concerned that we will miss the entertainment because of the timing. What time is the show on Sirena?

About the refillable water stations. Is ice available?

They first offered me one in the mid deck but it was below the pool and cafeteria. Then there was one that was directly above the casino. The third one, which I took, was further aft but the decks above and below were all cabins, no public areas. This is my first experience with an inside cabin, so we’ll see how it goes! When I have a window or balcony, I haven’t minded being fore or aft. We shall see!

Wow!

Princess is the one that called it that. I never even knew of such a thing. I figured they were moving me over to another cabin. Thank you for your good advice! I thought I might just let my TA know since he wasn't copied on the offer, although he was referenced.

I hope I am not too late. Initially I replied to the email. Then I saw the other email address I was to use. I guess I will know withing 24 hours one way or the other. Hmmmm... should I call my travel agent? This offer came directly from Princess.

I figure with free, I can afford to hang in the Sanctuary every day!

I just replied yes. I didn't know if there was a "gotcha", like you had to fight to get the check after the cruise, or had to make new air reservations. It sounded too good to be true, and you know what they say....

I received an offer from Princess to move from my guaranteed balcony cabin to an inside cabin for a refund of 100% of the cruise fare in OBC. Any unused OBC will Embarkation: September 20, 2023 / Tokyo (Yokohama) Disembarkation: October 7, 2023 / Tokyo (Yokohama) Stateroom / Cat: C331 / B2 Beds: Queen Bed Deck Group: Middle Ship Zone: Mid-Forward IMPORTANT NOTICES DIAMOND PRINCESS FREE CRUISE OFFER!!!! ACT FAST! DIAMOND PRINCESS FREE CRUISE OFFER!!!! ACT FAST! Princess is extending a special FREE cruise offer to guests booked on the Sep 20th Diamond Princess Sailing. Move to an interior cabin and receive: - 100% of your cruise fare back (as refundable onboard credit). any unspent amount will be sent home via check post cruise. - Guest keep all current amenities, packages, and on board credit. SHOULD I TAKE IT? Any downside besides being an interior cabin?

On a wonderful RT to Hawaii on the Grand a half dozen years ago, there was a group called Knitters and Natters. We met on sea days to talk and do our crafts. One woman even brought her sewing machine! Another was a published author and expert on Lacemaking. We had the best time. Does Princess still have this group?

13 days out, and I don't know when the formal nights are. I have heard the nicest MDR meals are on formal nights, and I want to make sure I don't choose a specialty restaurant for that night.

Yes. The price changed sometime before the next day. I found the same itin for the previouse price later in August. While I called my travel agent, it had already climbed $1000, then it went up another $1000 while on the phone. It was now in the $6000s and out of my price range. I was surprised how quickly the price changed. Dreaming of getting to L'Anse Aux Meadows someday!