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On 12/26/2023 at 1:30 PM, cruising denise said:
Below are a few pix from our Meet & Greet - looking forward to meeting the LA contingent.
I had one more nice pic but no matter what I do, it comes out upside down when I try to insert it. I tried rotating the original, but still upside down when I insert it. I am hoping one of you can help me figure out why this happens occasionally! In fact, just for fun, I'll post it here. Turn your screen upside down for better viewing....
I'm guessing that the last photo included some of the passengers from New Zealand and/or Australia. 🙃
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8 hours ago, dreamercruise said:
1. The guided tour option was very worthwhile, even if you are a good swimmer. Note that we had limited time. After lunch and gearing up, we had about 2.5 hrs left. Could not do everything. The guided tour (about one hour duration) was a good introduction with explanation. Afterwards, we had a little over an hour to explore on our own. The guided tour eliminated any wasted time in blindly searching around. Wish we had more time.
2. As for your question to Mike about the snorkel mask. For a snug fit, you cannot wear glasses when you snorkel. I am near-sighted, but I was able to see very clearly with
Promate Scope Prescription Scuba Dive Snorkeling Mask with Optical Lenses MK245KX. I ordered it from Amazon for $75 plus shipping charge and taxes. Amazon no longer offers it, but you can buy it from getwetstore.com. Now, there is a sale for $69.95 (list price is $100). To pair with the mask (matching color), I got Promate ultra dry snorkeling with signal whistle for $24.95 plus tax. For the mask, you need your prescription information. Promate offers steps on prescription (not exact). Always order up when you are in between steps.
Promate is high quality. Its quality reflects the higher than typical price in Amazon gears.
When my next opportunity to Cairns comes, I would definitely take this independent excursion again.
Enjoy your world cruise. Think I shall repeat the Viking World Cruise in a few years.
@dreamercruise I can't thank you enough for your recommendations based on personal and practical experience, as well as going out of your way to provide additional follow up information about the prescription scuba mask.
Based on your comments on the Great Barrier Reef excursion, I'm definitely going to spring for the guided tour upgrade.
I did a bit of poking around on the getwetstore.com site. They offer some reasonable prices. It looks like I might need to upscale for a prescription which accounts for an astigmatism. I'm still investigating.
Best regards and thank you again.
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10 hours ago, stretchcruz said:
UW Dawg, I bought my mask and snorkel from snorkel mart. Very good customer service and reasonable. You can get prescription masks (I did) and they have full face masks now too that glasses may fit under. I think I'm going to order one for my upcoming Hawaii/French Polynesia cruise. https://www.snorkel-mart.com/vista-vue-full-face-snorkeling-mask/
@stretchcruz THANK YOU so much for the information on the full face snorkeling masks, including the link and letting me know about prescription masks. I'm checking them out to see what might work. I'll be checking with them to see if they can do a special grind on the lens to account for an astigmatism. I hope you enjoy your upcoming Hawaii/French Polynesia cruise, as you know our WC will be making stops at some of the same ports.
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On 2/23/2023 at 5:51 PM, mbviking2023 said:
New Blog posts from the Neptune. Becky's Birthday and our trip to the Great Barrier Reef!
@mbviking2023 Mike,
We're planning on going on this Great Adventures excursion to the the Outer Banks of the Great Barrier Reef/ Green Island during our upcoming WC aboard the Sky. I'm hoping that you can help with a couple of questions I have:
In the photos of you and Becky, you appear to be wearing a full face mask rather than the normal snorkel mask which just covers your eyes and nose. Was the full-face mask something that Great Adventures provided or were those masks that you and Becky brought yourselves? I wear eye glasses and was wondering if the full-face mask might better accommodate me wearing my glasses while submerged.Secondly, I know that you mentioned that you booked this excursion through Viator. Did your booking include the Guided Snorkel Tour or were you doing the "basic" snorkeling which is included in their standard package? I'm not an experienced snorkeler or diver, so I'm inclined to upgrade to the Guided Snorkel Tour so as to make the most of this once in a lifetime experience.
On 2/23/2023 at 8:33 PM, dreamercruise said:My husband and I were very, very lucky to be able to see the abundant quantity and various species of coral and fish in the outer reef (specifically, Moore Reef). ... we went further out enough (outer reef instead of inner or near Cairns coast) to be able to see very healthy and colorful coral.
@dreamercruise While you were on this third party excursion, did you add on the Guided Snorkel Tour? If not, would you be inclined to recommend other to in order to see more than they might otherwise?
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7 hours ago, mbviking2023 said:Many new posts up for our blog from the first two incredible days in Bali. Our Gamelan lesson, trips to the Monkey Forest and The Rice Terraces, and ending the day at the Uluwatu Temple watching the amazing Kecak Dance!
Mike & Becky... Thank you so very much for posting the photos and video clips of the Kecak Dance at the Uluwatu Temple in your blog. I so very much enjoyed your summary of the story behind the Kecak Dance.
I'll take to heart the following advice you posted:
"There are certain things to do if you are in certain parts of the world, right? If you pass through Northeastern Australia, try to snorkel or scuba at the Great Barrier Reef. If you get to Bali, make plans to go the Uluwatu Temple at sunset and watch the Kecak Dance."
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13 hours ago, Mcobean said:
I absolutely love the photos 📷 you've posted. They are FANTASTIC. You really have an eye 👀 for capturing the moment as well as views which make me almost feel as though I was there with you. Thank you for sharing. 🐨
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On 2/13/2023 at 1:19 AM, mbviking2023 said:
New blog post up about our visit to the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, Australia.
After reading through the WC blogs and seeing mention that it was a 15 minute walk to the seating area to watch the little penguins on Phillip Island, and considering that there are passengers with mobility limitations, I was wondering how accommodating the path to the seating area is for those with mobility limitations? e.g., Does the path have railings? Are there benches to rest along the way? Does the path accommodate mobility scooters? What type of shoes are recommended for the trek?
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9 hours ago, Squawkman said:
New offer - good deals if you can make it this Spring.,.
http://static.cdn.responsys.net/i2/responsysimages/vrc/contentlibrary/2023_campaigns/february_2023/021023_voc_tas23/heroo.jpg FREE Stateroom Upgrade &
FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package
Plus, FREE Roundtrip AirfareASK FOR OFFER: TAS23
LEARN MORE On an ocean voyage with us, you can rest assured that your fare will include everything you need—and nothing you do not. From complimentary beer and wine with meals to FREE Wi-Fi and so much more, our vessels include all the benefits of Viking Inclusive Value. Plus, enjoy exceptional service and experience the serenity of our elegant staterooms and common spaces—all thoughtfully designed to ensure your comfort and elevate every step of your journey. Book today and enjoy a FREE stateroom upgrade, FREE airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package on upcoming March or April departures of the featured voyages below.
A bit more detail on updated Offer TAS23:
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/TAS23/20230123
Offer TAS23:
Offer valid on bookings made from Feb 10 to Feb 17, 2023. Free upgrade within category, Veranda to Deluxe Veranda (V2-DV1) and Penthouse Veranda (PV3-PV1) plus free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid on- Mar 21, 2023 departure of Atlantic Ocean Passage;
- Mar 15, 2023 departure of West Indies to Spain;
- Mar 2 & 21, 2023 departures of Komodo & the Australian Coast;
- Apr 29, 2023 departure of North Pacific Passage;
- Mar 13, 2023 departure of Southern Atlantic Crossing;
- Apr 18, 2023 departure of Across the Bay of Bengal.
Call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Feb 17, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Feb 17, 2023.
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When we took the 3 1/2 hour included "Ancient Olympia" excursion in March 22, 2022, after the commute to the site, walking from the parking lot, obtaining our tickets and getting through the gate, we had a little over 2 hours to tour the archeological ruins, explore the museum (museum ticket was included), and visit the shops near the parking lot, before we were to be back at the bus. The first hour or so was guided before we had free time. I really had to rush in order to make my way to the museum. Most of the Viking guests did not make it to the museum. It was a bit of a trek, but well worth it to see the sculptures and other artifacts. My time estimates were based on time stamp metadata for the photos I took during the excursion.
Given the scope of the archeological site and museum, I felt the Viking included excursion was very good. Both the Viking Star and Viking Sky were visiting Olympia on that day and so it was probably more crowded than usual. I have the impression that all of the local guides provided similar tours of the site. I'm guessing that a private tour would be similar in nature, but the guide may escort you to the museum. If my recollection is correct, in many of the museums, guides are not allowed to escort you inside of the museums and provide commentary within the confines of the museum.
We had visited the Olympia archeological site as part of a smaller group during a land tour in November 2016 (i.e., low-season/ few tourists). During that tour, we spent a similar two hours at the site, split fairly evenly with about an hour touring the ruins with the guide and another hour at the museum. For the Viking excursion, I think we spent more time at the ruins because progress was paced by the larger number of guests at the site. Even if you were with a small, private tour, your progress at the ruins would be similarly constrained by other groups making their way to the various ruins.
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14 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said:
I can’t answer your first question about whether they will make the coffee in your personal mug but they do have cardboard cups with cozies/heat protectors and tops so you can get a coffee to go. If you’re staying in the Living Room, it will be served in a ceramic cup with saucer. Upstairs at the WC, they have ceramic mugs. I’m 95% sure that paper to go-cups are available up there also.
During the 21/22 Viking World Cruise, to-go cardboard cups with tops were readily available in the Living Room bar, Star Theater bar, Explorers' Lounge bar, and World Cafe.
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5 hours ago, Iloveketo said:
On our last cruise on Viking Star in January the laundry on deck 4 was overrun by guests from deck 5 coming down to use the laundry. They did this because on deck 4 the washer and dryers were separate machines as opposed to deck 5 where the machines were a combination machine doing both washing and drying.
When we were on the Viking Star for the 21/22 World Cruise from Jan-May 2022 we ended up going down to deck 3 to do laundry rather than deck 5 about halfway through the voyage. At the time there were 3 older washers and 3 dryers on deck 5 whereas on deck 3 they had 4 new washers and 4 new dryers (no combo-machines). At one point, I think a bearing went out on one of the dryers on deck 5 because I could hear the its whining squeal all the way past the elevators even though the laundry room door was closed. I called House Cleaning and shortly thereafter the squeal stopped. I'll note that the deck 5 machines had a briny odor about them whereas the deck 3 machines did not. Also, the ship had only 500 or so passengers at the time and a portion of deck 3 was reserved for Covid isolation, so the deck 3 machines were readily available. It sounds to me they ended up upgrading/ replacing the deck 5 washers and dryers sometime after our voyage.
While the Viking Star is the oldest of the Viking Ocean ships, we never had the feeling that we are on an old, dilapidated or ship in need of repair. The crew was continually performing minor updates in different sections of the ship and I had the feeling that the Viking Star was probably in as good of condition as any of the newer Viking ships.
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6 hours ago, Clay Clayton said:
There is a fine example of how having too much information in my mind can discombobulate it all!😂
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On 1/27/2023 at 10:40 AM, EchoIsland said:
While I'm very happy for all who are able to take advantage of these Promo Codes, it is disappointing that Viking does not provide similar offers to other nationalities. As a Canadian about to take our fourth Viking cruise we have never received (or seen) any such offers and all the ones I have seen posted so far appear to be for US residents only. I get that we are a much smaller market, but I would be happy to pay in US $$, as we were able to do on our first Viking River cruise.
On 1/27/2023 at 1:10 PM, millybess said:Same code for Canadians.
As @millybess said, the same Offer Codes for the U.S. residents appears to apply to our Canadian neighbors as well. When clicking on the promotions links we often post, you can usually replace the "'/us/" with "/ca/" in the URL to get the Canadian version of the offer. For example, in the Transatlantic offer TAS23 that @Selion recently posted, the specifically make reference to the CA dollars and CA residents in the offer details (found by clicking the offer code at the bottom of the web page). Although sometimes they haven't tailored the offer details to the country and continue to reference U.S..
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/TAS23/20230123/
Offer valid on bookings made from Jan 27 to Jan 31, 2023. Free stateroom upgrade within category up to Penthouse Veranda (PV1) plus free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid on Mar 21, 2023 departure of Atlantic Ocean Passage; Mar 15, 2023 departure of West Indies to Spain; Mar 13, 2023 departure of Southern Atlantic Crossing. Call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Jan 31, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Jan 31, 2023.
https://www.viking.com/promotions/ca/ocean/TAS23/20230123/
Offer valid on bookings made from Jan 27 to Jan 31, 2023. Free stateroom upgrade within category up to Penthouse Veranda (PV1) plus free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid on Mar 21, 2023 departure of Atlantic Ocean Passage; Mar 15, 2023 departure of West Indies to Spain; Mar 13, 2023 departure of Southern Atlantic Crossing. Call for details. Prices are in CAD dollars and for CA residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures; call for details. Book by Jan 31, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Jan 31, 2023.
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[Replicating an earlier post #6447 for folks who might want to see photos of some of the Chef's Table meals.]
During the 21/22 WC the Chef’s table menu changed every 3 to 4 days. We only managed to get go to the Chef’s Table a few (23) times. Generally, I would schedule a dinner at the Chef’s table on sea days when the menu changed. I counted 12 unique menus, but I may have missed a couple. Below is a list of the meal themes on the days we had dinner at the Chef’s Table. You’ll note that as the journey became very port-centric, with few sea days in April and May, we didn’t make it to the Chef’s Table often.
Chef’s Table meal themes
1. Jan 13 California Cuisine
2. Jan 17 Asian Panorama
3. Jan 22 Sweet & Salty
4. Jan 26 Lotus
5. Jan 28 Erling's Scandinavian
6. Jan 31 Xiang
7. Feb 6 A Gastronomic Journey Through Time
8. Feb 9 Venice Carnival
9. Feb 12 Great Britain
10. Feb 15 Xiang
11. Feb 18 La Routes des Indes
12. Feb 21 Asian Panorama
13. Feb 25 Great Britain
14. Mar 1 Thailand
15. Mar 5 A Gastronomic Journey Through Time
16. Mar 7 Erling's Scandinavian
17. Mar 13 Thailand
18. Mar 15 Sweet & Salty
19. Mar 21 Lotus
20. Mar 25 Asian Panorama
21. Mar 28 La Routes des Indes
22. April 14 Indonesian
23. May 5 Great Britain
Attached is a PDF file with photos I captured of our Chef's Table meals
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2 hours ago, aungrl said:
Just got an email with this code:
Roundtrip Airfare &
FREE Silver Spirits Beverage PackageCode: PAT22
Looks like it applies to two different Chilean Fjord itineraries for March departures, and to a Canadian and Atlantic Coastline departure on April 13.
Wish we could take advantage of this but they're all too soon. Hope someone can!
ASK FOR OFFER: PAT22
I received a similar email this morning entitled "FREE airfare—North & South American expedition voyages" referencing offer PAT22. While this email promotes these voyages:
Feb 20; Mar 13 & 18, 2023 departures of Chilean Fjords & Patagonia Explorer;
Mar 6, 2023 departure of Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords; and
Apr 13, 2023 departure of Canada & the Atlantic Coastline;
when you track down Offer PAT22 on the Viking web site, you also find that the following voyages are also covered:
Mar 27, 2023 departure of Panama & Scenic South America;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia to Canada Grand Explorer;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia, Fjords & Panama Canal;
Today's email fine print is almost identical to the fine print from the 15 January "Explore South America, Canada & the Atlantic Coast" email that I reported under post #448, except that the Mar 6, 2023 departure of Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords voyage has replaced the Mar 27, 2023 departure of Panama & Scenic South America.
"Offer PAT22: Offer valid on bookings made from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2023. FREE roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid on Feb 20; Mar 13 & 18, 2023 departures of Chilean Fjords & Patagonia Explorer; Mar 6, 2023 departure of Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords; Apr 13, 2023 departure of Canada & the Atlantic Coastline. Air pricing varies per itinerary/departure. For additional itineraries, call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Jan 31, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Jan 31, 2023."
Yet still Offer PAT22 still covers that same voyages which @Selion first reported under posting #363, with only the expiration date updated.
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/expedition/PAT22/20221214
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19 hours ago, duquephart said:
Viking doesn't make a Mai Tai. They say they do but they don't.
Some Tiki cocktails in Viking Star’s Torshavn (4 May 2022).
Left to right: Mai Tai, Plunter’s Punch, Rock Lobster
Mai Tai recipe per the Torshavn bar tender:
• 40 ml Bacardi white rum
• 20 ml Apricot liqueur
• 10 ml Amaretto
• 10 ml Myers dark rum
• 200 ml Pineapple juiceShake the white rum, apricot liqueur, amaretto and pineapple juice with ice. Strain into iced glass. Layer with dark rum on top. Garnish with pineapple.
Much different than Trader Vic's recipe.
https://www.moodymixologist.com/blog/original-mai-tai-recipe
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On 12/14/2022 at 8:16 PM, Selion said:
Expedition promo for Feb to Mar 2023 sailings.
Free Air
Free Silver Spirit Beverage Package
Offer Code PAT22
Offer expires Dec 31, 2022
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/expedition/PAT22/20221214
Offer PAT22:
Offer valid on bookings made from Dec 14 to Dec 31, 2022. Free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid onFeb 20; Mar 13 & 18, 2023 departures of Chilean Fjords & Patagonia Explorer;
Mar 27, 2023 departure of Panama & Scenic South America;
Apr 13, 2023 departure of Canada & the Atlantic Coastline;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia to Canada Grand Explorer;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia, Fjords & Panama Canal;
Mar 6, 2023 departure of Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords.
Air pricing varies per itinerary/departure. For additional itineraries, call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Dec 31, 2022; pay in full by at time of booking. Offer expires Dec 31, 2022.
I received an email this morning entitled "Explore South America, Canada & the Atlantic Coast" wherein which the Offer PAT22 on select Expedition voyages, which @Selion first reported under posting #363, has been extended to the end of January (instead of end of December) and may have been enhanced with additional savings.
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/expedition/PAT22/20221214
FREE Roundtrip Airfare &
FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package
Plus, Save Up to 30% On All-Inclusive
Expedition Voyages
Offer ends Jan 31, 2023
Offer PAT22:
Offer valid on bookings made from Jan 15 to Jan 31, 2023. Free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid onFeb 20; Mar 13 & 18, 2023 departures of Chilean Fjords & Patagonia Explorer;
Mar 27, 2023 departure of Panama & Scenic South America;
Apr 13, 2023 departure of Canada & the Atlantic Coastline;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia to Canada Grand Explorer;
Mar 13, 2023 departure of Patagonia, Fjords & Panama Canal;
Mar 6, 2023 departure of Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords.
Air pricing varies per itinerary/departure. For additional itineraries, call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Jan 31, 2023; pay in full by at time of booking. Offer expires Jan 31, 2023.
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1 hour ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said:
Thanks so much!
Booked it! 🙌🏻
GREAT! I'd appreciate it if you could follow up after your trip and let me know which excursions you selected and recommend so that when we visit most of those ports a year later we'll have some informed guidance to help guide our selection of excursions. And if you need someone to look after your place in FL while you're gone, I could use a break from the Seattle rain... Ha Ha Ha.
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7 hours ago, Selion said:
Ocean Asia Flash Sale
Free Category Upgrade
Free International Air
Promo Code AFS23
Expires Jan 23, 2023
https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/AFS23/20230111
Offer AFS23:
Offer valid on bookings made from Jan 11 to Jan 23, 2023. Free category upgrade up to Deluxe Veranda (DV1) plus free international airfare valid onMar 2 & 21, 2023 departures of Komodo & the Australian Coast;
Mar 18, 2023 departure of Secrets of Southeast Asia;
Apr 18, 2023 departure of Across the Bay of Bengal;
Apr 29, 2023 departure of North Pacific Passage;
Apr 6, 2023 departure of Bangkok, Bali & Beyond.
Call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Jan 23, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Jan 23, 2023.
@FLORIDA FLOUNDER I recall that you were looking #158 for an Offer Code for an April 2023 Across the Bay of Bengal cruise.
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19 minutes ago, cornellcindy said:
We booked the 2025 WC yesterday going LA to London. They also offer LA to NY. Sadly, there is no SA.
Congrats @cornellcindy. Question: given that the 2025 WC LA to London has the same itinerary as the 2024 WC LA to London, why are you waiting? After all, none of us are getting any younger?
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During the 2021/22 World Cruise, my photo time stamps indicate we were still in Ushuaia at 9:30 p.m., then by 8:00 a.m. we were approaching the southern islands of Isla Freycinet and Isla Dece on our way to Cape Horn to round Isla Hornos. We rounded the horn at 11:00 a.m.
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On 1/3/2023 at 5:44 AM, Selion said:
And all 2023 river cruises have free air now in addition to $25 deposits.
Promo Code RJE23 or RML23
My wife received a brochure in the mail today "2023 & 2024 River Voyages." It references the following site for more information about their 25th Anniversary Sate, with "FREE International airfare*," $25 Deposit, and an expiration of January 31, 2023:
vrc.com/Europe
Entering that link redirects to the following site:
https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/europe/index.html?promoCode=RJE23
However "Price and Build", for some of the voyages result instead to a site with Offer Code RML23 and this site appears identical to the RJE23 site:
https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/europe/index.html?promoCode=RML23
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21 hours ago, Cruiz'nBaers said:
We are interested in 33 day Hawaii and South Pacific cruise in January 2024.
The 2022 version of Viking's Hawaii and South Pacific cruise was curtailed because Hawaii was delayed in lifting CoVid restrictions for cruise ships. That voyage ended up being an enhanced South Pacific/ French Polynesian cruise. Still you might find the following CC roll call associated with that cruise useful:
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2797192-viking-orion-hawaiifrench-polynesia-cruise-january-5-february-7-2022/-
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21 hours ago, Cruiz'nBaers said:
Help convince me that Viking would be a good fit for us.
@Cruiz'nBaers ... Might I suggest the following posts by @NY Nick may be useful:
- Part 1 How we found Viking #406
- Part 2 Why we chose Viking (for the WC) #407
- Part 3 Cabin selection #408
- Part 4 Things to bring #382 #409
- Part 5 Final impressions #410
Additionally, this blog entry by @Heidi13 provides a useful comparison.
Reading through @Heidi13/Andy's complete blog of the Covid-shortened 2020 World Cruise convinced me that Viking was a good fit for us. That blog starts at the following link and then you progress by selecting "Next" below the banner at the top of each page.
https://andyandjudi.com/2018/05/16/world-cruise-2/
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Live from the Viking Sky (Ft Lauderdale to London) December 20, 2023 - May 6, 2024
in Viking Ocean
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Here is the list of the Viking Sky World Cruise 23/24 blogs that I think are currently active:
@cruising denise #2524
https://eddieanddeniseworldcruise.blogspot.com/
@Penspack #2527
https://drsla-wc.blogspot.com/
@tomv2950 #2443
https://www.travelswithtomandjoanne.com/
@Mschaecher #2496
https://mandmtouchettravelers.blogspot.com/
@Clay Clayton Instagram @ClaynMike https://www.instagram.com/claynmike/
@Lk1961 #2440 daily blurb on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.keeling.3
There are now two Viking Sky 23/24 World Cruise Critic Pages:
World Cruise planning and coordination:
Live From the Viking Sky [onboard activities and excursions]
Additionally, folks can enjoy the ventures of our sister ship, the Viking Neptune 23/24 World Cruise, which is following behind us by three days