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I really don’t want to get in a “rant” with an “old man,” but may I offer an example? We don’t often use Uber,( although we often use taxis when traveling). But here in Santa Fe, we like to go to the opera, which often goes past midnight, and is in the hills. And we often have wine. So we order Uber, both ways. So maybe if you go out to dinner some night and want a bottle of wine, and don’t want to worry about driving at night, you might try out an Uber ride. Not really that expensive, you get an account going, and who knows…the world is your oyster!

We use a TA and she gets it and then sends it. This sometimes means up to a week later than others get theirs. But we have always gotten our final docs in plenty of time. And the OBC our TA gives us makes up for any slight inconvenience. And agree, I think the Chairman would find coupons tacky.

Hate to hear this as we have several Delta flights in the next several months, including one in and out of LA. But safe final travels. Can’t wait to follow you on one of our favorite cruises!

Yes, we saw that as soon as we got out of the terminal and laughed. But like you, we had OBC for the car service. We are in Barcelona again next year and will undoubtedly use the taxi stand!

So sorry to hear this. But looking forward to happier reports later.

I have twice had Viking get us transportation to our hotel post cruise— once in Montreal, a taxi, when docked far from the old town, and once in Barcelona, where Viking arranged private cars for a price.

No, We love PV1s and our chosen room is 6009 or 6008 (the PV1 we didn’t like and got on guarantee was (EDIT) 6095. The overhang from the WC was a drag, in our opinion. Just dark and blocked the views. We heard noise early every morning from WC set up. We were far from stairs, and just generally hated being all the way in the back. but maybe, now that I write this, I liked our PJS even less. Bad location and really don’t much like the PJS set up. But it’s all subjective. I bet you’ll love your PV1.

For us, no choice. We arrived in Greenwich, no one knew where we supposed to be. We had been upgraded without our knowledge or, apparently, anyone on Viking’s end. We had no card key to board the ship. We had to tender over with Viking staff and wait in guest services. Then we found they had moved us from our chosen PV1 cabin to a PJS 1 cabin. We had no choice. Our preferred PV cabin had been give away and the PJS1 cabin we were given was the second worst cabin we have ever had (worst being a guarantee PV1 cabin). I hated everything about it. So, be careful what you wish for…

Yay! I just tried it with password and they didn’t send a verification code. I guess they actually read our critiques.

Me too.

For most of us who don’t like/won’t use the soap, it isn’t a subjective opinion. It is an allergy.

No, just one button to push with one kind of awful soap,

And that is one of the reasons I always send my laundry out now.

So, now my question is (and I know this is the wrong forum, but we are well traveled here), we are taking our first River cruise this fall. I understand that the dinner dress is more casual. Can one wear jeans? I can’t imagine traveling on a cruise without dress pants or a skirt or dress.

Oh please. Let me take my jeans with impunity. I always take four pair in different colors, blue, black, grey, and wheat. I live in them at home and on shore ex. I always have. BUT, I have only worn them once in The Restaurant or the specialty restaurants, when our suitcases arrived wet. Had to have everything cleaned, which happened very quickly thanks to Viking. I work black jeans with a silk tunic to dinner and nobody noticed.

And I have to say, I would be much more upset if I was trying to book shore ex in the next few weeks. That is always so fraught anyway, and this new wrinkle just makes it worse. But our excursions are booked for our Thine River cruise, Viking canceled our Pacific Coast Explorer cruise in April, so I don’t have to book any excursions u til July of 2025 for Malta.

Just tried it again, and got right in after hitting back home. I have notifications about cruises on the Seine. And a notice that I need to renew my passport before my Malta trip in Nov. 2025. Duh!

Well, as I said earlier, every day I get a new log in challenge! Hang on, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

I’m laughing here. I’ve had this for over a year. All I have to do is hit back home and I have everything I need.

They did have a Hawaiian night poolside, one night, with entertainment. We skipped it. I don’t think C’sT necessarily always coordinates menus to location. Some certainly, but not always. That is more of the claim of The Restaurant.

We did Hawaii in February. Nothing remotely Hawaiian at Chef’s Table. Mostly Asian, and we went to each menu.

We also need to renew soon, so very glad to hear about all these excellent experiences.

Yes, I just hate the emailed codes. And Viking has the nerve to say they are dining it for our convenience!

Yes, they have heated towel racks in PJS, (at least on Neptune), and I had a burned finger to prove it. Didn’t know my husband had turned it on.

I think I have had a different experience each day since I first posted this thread four days ago.