Drl75

Yes, laundry is definitely included in the Explorer Suite and it’s complimentary, no charge to you.

5 hours ago, pontac said:

 

 

The Viking website has deck plans of their boats, so those who have already booked - or about to book - can see where each individual room is.

 

The long ships I have been on all have the Explorer Suites (2 of them) at the rear of the boat. This is in order, I assume, to give a large balcony at the stern (the only space available), that also wraps round the side. Looking at the plan one can see the two suites are separated by the ships funnel and as it's at the stern it should be no surprise it's above the engine room.

 

I suppose the amount being above the engines affects people is how noisy the negines on a particular  boat are, how hard they have to work - I guess going upriver against the flow they must work harder than going down river, when the boat is cruising and whether guests are in their suite when cruising. Oh, and their hearing. My SO can't hear low level noise so she wouldn't be affected.

 

If Viking care to upgrade us to an Explorer Suite on our June trip I will be very happy to give a full report here 😍

I can assure you that I am not over sensitive to noise.  What we experienced was extreme, loud and disturbing.  I’ve been on over 30 ocean cruises and this is the first time I’ve written any type of review on any ship or cruise line.  It may be isolated to only some of their ships, but I find it unconscionable that noise of that level should exist on any ship of any cabin level.  My reason for posting my experience was to alert any other travelers of something I wish I had known.  I suppose if you’re upgraded for free to a suite with brutal noise and vibrations, then you likely may not feel as strongly as someone that paid top dollar for the luxury of a suite.  Nevertheless, I hope that at least I have made someone aware that the Explorer suite may not be worth the price.

Just back from the Rhine River Cruise on Viking.  We traveled in the Explorer suite on the Viking Baldur.  My husband and I couldn’t sleep because of the extremely loud noise coming from the engine and the constant vibrating of the room.  The room shook so bad, it could make some people sick.  The noise came from the engines.  The most expensive room on the ship is over the engines !!!!  I will never go on a Viking ship again!

Thanks...I thought it might be better to go with the cruise line since I didn’t have any information about outside companies. I’ll take a look at the company you suggested.

My husband and I are sailing on the Constellation 10/30 out of Rome, to Greece and Israel. Looking for suggestions on which Celebrity excursion to take in Israel. My husband has limited walking ability but we want to see as much as we can. Thanks!

Thank you so much...received the e-mail this morning and was able to book a cabana with the concierge...

Sailing in a Grand suite on Harmony in 6 days and still haven’t been contacted by the concierge. Was hoping to get a name and contact information to secure a cabana on Labadee. Has anyone had any luck getting the concierge letter ahead of their trip and securing a cabana?

Anyone can join you in the cabana. A suite guest must rent the cabana, but you can have anyone as a guest, up to the limit of guests which I believe is 6.

Thanks for the info!

I’m in a grand suite and will be booking a cabana on Labadee. My daughter and her family are in a junior suite. Will they be able to join me in the cabana (which is reserved by grand suite passengers)? Thanks for any insight!

The shade is zero to none for the beds. All of the excursions say 4 years old. I wish they would correct that on the bed/cabana rentals. It really confuses people. If you need shade and can afford one of the cabana's, it would be much better. Also be advised that there are many trees, some with hammocks. You really don't have to rent anything to be in the shade.

Thanks for the information!

Does the beach beds on Andreliane beach provide enough shade? Also, the RC website says minimum age for the cabanas is 4 years old. Has anyone had any experience taking a younger child to the cabanas. Grandson is 15 months and I want to be able to provide a place to nap during the day and I’m trying to decide between the cabana and the beach bed. Thanks!

Can someone confirm what time late seating is in the MDR on Harmony?

Can anyone tell me if they’re really nice or just kinda cheesy because it’s a longship instead of a ocean ship?

Does anyone know why So many of these suites (17) would still be for sale with a cruise only 42 days from now? Will the price go down on these prior to sail if they still haven’t sold?

Thanks for the advice!

Which is the better value for the money? Currently in a Junior suite- looks like there are 29 unsold suites- 10 grand and 3 owners (most left are loft suites). And what the chances those suites are sold for full price in the next 50 days? Trying to wait for a better sale on the suites to upgrade. Any knowledge would be helpful.

Does anyone have experience with suite guarantees on RC mega ships? Chances of getting a grand suite?