DinnyClaire

On 3/26/2024 at 3:35 PM, millybess said:

Please let us know!🙂

 

Just returned from our Ancient Mediterranean Treasures
Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul.   The Viking Voyager app (through the Google play store) worked just fine on our Amazon-FIRE.  

2 hours ago, Haqdeluxe said:

There is rumored to be a way to install the Google play store app on the newer fire OS tablets. With that you would be able to get to the Viking voyager app. If you are willing to get your ultimate geek on, a quick google search for "Play Store on Fire tablet" should get you going.  😀 

OMG!!      After all sorts of bribes, my "ultimate geek" worked on it for me. 

Only took 2 hours of going through several youtube and other postings...we are loaded.  Don't ask me how he did it, but my Amazon-Fire is now loaded with "Google play store", and I was able to install the VikingVoyager app.  We will see if it works, once we board next week.🚢

17 hours ago, sharkster77 said:

Is it available from the Amazon app store?  We replaced our Fire tablet years ago when that version of it would only allow apps from the Amazon store--no android apps.

 

I would check the Amazon app store--it it's not available there, you have your answer.

Thanks for your response sharkster77. 

No, it is not available in the Amazon App store.  I was hoping someone found a way to load it through a 'backdoor' app.  Guess I will just have to use my phone!

Has anyone tried to load the Viking Voyager App onto an Amazon-Fire (tablet) ??  

3 hours ago, stretchcruz said:

We leave March 23, no email today, and I checked Spam too.

in reading the notice, "...Viking Health & Safety Program for voyages departing in January and February..."   Hopefully another change will happen by March.  We leave in April.

I may be wrong, but wouldn't Viking post all the 'requirements' on "My Viking Journey" or include with paperwork?  We don't leave until April for the British Isles and I am expecting changes between now and then. 

The drawer space is limited.  We  purchased a hanging shelf to put in the (large) closet.  You can get them with multiple sections. Great for storing any foldable items.  They are light-weight and store flat in suitcase.

8 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

I agree with all your points but would say, for us, getting there issues are tempered by excitement for the holiday.  The real bummer is the issues on the trip home.....🍸

👍 

We flew Icelandair r/t in Aug 2019 and were very pleased--direct flight out of Seattle to Reykjavik.   We were fortunate to have an empty seat in our row.  At that time, there were 2 outgoing flights daily.  Now?? Looks like there are only 2 flights per week.    We would use Icelandair again.

No matter the airlines...the worst part of a vacation is getting there!  

On 2/2/2020 at 3:22 PM, martincath said:

 

 

.......But to actually answer your question: assuming no problems with port access, since there is no Preclearance on this cruise you literally have nothing extra to do in order to board compared to a regular 'port of call' day in Victoria - aside from schlepping your suitcases. Ship staff will check you in and issue room keycards, on-shore it's just regular security no CBP or CBSA to worry about. You'll do US immigration at the first US port thanks to the Victoria stop negating Vancouver preclearance.......

 

 

 

Thanks martincath....this is what I was looking for.    Appreciate the advise and suggestions from everyone.  We've have a couple of months to review all our options.

Wanted to throw out a question to the CruiseCritic members.   We have booked a 7-night, Pacific Coastal Cruise (Vancouver to San Diego) for October 2020.  After embarkation in Vancouver, B.C. the first port is Victoria, B.C.  the following day.   We live in the Port Angeles, WA area, a 90-minute ferry ride to Victoria.   There are some threads about  ‘disembarking’  in Victoria (the reverse itinerary) rather than going on to Seattle or Vancouver, B.C.,  but could not find anything on embarkation.     According to the Ogden Point cruise ship schedule, the Volendam is the only ship in port that day.   

We have received pre-approval from the HAL to board in Victoria, but they give no instructions on the process. 

Has anyone had this experience?? 

Thanks--for the comments.  I will take the chance that the 8.4" depth of my (17" x 11.5") bag will be allowed on Icelandair as my 1 carry-on bag.  

Throwing out a question to anyone that has used Icelandair in the past.  The website shows that the "new" max dimensions of a carry-on bag is 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches.  I am questioning that 7.8 inch portion.   My (under-seat) bag falls well within the width & height limits, but measures 8.4" in depth and could go larger if I really stuff it.  Never had an issue with other airlines.  How strict is Icelandair on measurements??   

Thanks in advance.