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If you plan to buy a box check online prices here before you go. Probably get aa better price here. If just 1 or 2 get whatever and enjoy.

Our first cruise in 1981 on NCL Sunward 2. Coat and tie every night for dinner. No buffet except for one mid-night buffet we didn’t go too.

We had the papa Vito special pizza last year and it was excellent and not over priced

When you mention Black Friday is that the one after Thanksgiving or does Royal make up their own (Like Amazon Prime Day)?

Any pros/cons of using a UK based agent for P&O UK cruises v/a American for US citizens ?

Any pros/cons of using a UK based agent for P&O UK cruises v/a American for US citizens ?

Do either one have covered parking?

I booked this cruise in December 2022 when they had a $1999 including air deal. On our Rhine cruise last year we did Air+, a deviation and optional excursion which all add $$. This time i wanted to see how inexpensively we could do a Viking cruise. My wife wanted to go a couple of weeks later so list price was $2,199 each for the cruise. Off that returning guests each get $200 credit and we paid via ACH for extra 3% off. Minimum spend for trip (fare, required tips and airport parking) was $4,250. Optional expenses (airline upgrade to Prem Econ, extra drinks, extra tips, travel insurance, gifts for grands) added $856 for a total of $5,106. I think that was a great value.

Just returned from a great Danube Waltz cruise - BUD-Passau on the Ingvi. We had the included air. Did not use Air+ and had excellent flights (ATL-FRA-BUD and MUC-ATL). Layover in FRA less than 2 hours was plenty to go through immigration and get to next flight. Several Viking greeters met us and about 10 minutes later were on bus with 8 others to boat. Cruise Director Suzy hopped on bus, welcomed us and said cabins may be ready (around 11:30 at this time). Ours was and after unpacking we had lunch onboard and left to explore the Central Market Hall. Weather was cool mornings, warm afternoons. Cold, windy and rain in Bratislava which made it hard to enjoy. A little rain in Vienna but not too bad. We took the underground to Schonbrunn Palace, bought tickets at the kiosk and had a great visit for less than $50 total for two. (Compared to $180 for Viking tour) Layers, cap and gloves are needed. Local tour guides were all good. Food was very good. Restaurant service was excellent. We wondered how they interview to be able to find that many people with such great attitudes. About 20 of us loaded bus in Passau bound for Munich airport at 4:30 am. Viking guide on bus took us to check in and everything from there was great. Arrived in Atlanta about 30 minutes early, cleared immigration quickly (get the free MPC app) and was home 2 hours after landing.

they will tell you what time and where to meet/be back on board. On our last trip 4 ladies missed departure in Cologne and had an adventure taking a $100 taxis ride to meet the boat down river. Boat pulled up to a small dock and they hopped on and away we went.

Thanks for the info. It is interesting to see how things are in different places. have a great trip

Is the $10300 per person or couple? I agree economy would not be comfortable coming /going to Australia. Is that a non-stop? Have a great trip!

Did you find something better to book? Our Lufthansa flight was replaced with their “low cost” subsidiary Eurowings. They moved us to bulkhead. The premium economy is showing more availability now than the other plane. The plane is very empty right now so looks like we could “lay flat” in the 4 seat center section.

My ability to upgrade on MVJ went away when they ticketed. I can see it on the airline website and purchase there. It does not allow me to use points to upgrade because of the fare type Viking purchased. We’re Lufthansa to Budapest and Delta back. It does allow me to request complimentary upgrade to Comfort+ on DL. I am able to bid on Lufthansa upgrades as well.

No it’s not on united. I don’t have any upgrades showing on the Viking MVJ site either.