Valdinger

Same here, last month. We had a late flight (booked through Viking) from Reykjavik. Icelandair reps relieved us of our baggage at the cruise terminal, and then we were bussed to the Harpa Concert and Convention Hall. We were in a reserved restaurant, with snacks and drinks. There was time to walk and shop, if we wished. Then the same bus driver returned and took us to the airport, narrating the drive. We were pleased with the arrangements, although we weren’t able to learn what they would be until late in the cruise.

I think the “closer to home sale” refers to the bottom part of the ad, below the lead-in “Also repositioning sailings,” referring to the Autumn repositioning of the expedition ships, with portions that visit ports in Canada and the U.S.

Thank you, all!

I see others’ posts that say something like “Edited 6 hours ago by (original poster). I want to make a correction to one of my posts, but I can’t see how to do it. I have looked though over a year’s worth of topics in the Community Help Forum, but didn’t find this topic. Thanks!

Hi, Linda. I live in Seattle, too, and will take the same cruise a month later! FYI, there’s a good Roll Call for your cruise on this site, started by MomOf3. Drill down to Viking Saturn, then look for the 5 July 2023 cruise and get to know your fellow passengers. I’ll watch it next July, in case people continue to post about the cruise in progress. Visiting Svalbard is on my husband’s bucket list, so we’re excited!

FLORIDA FLOUNDER, how about an update? Were you successful in saving that money, and getting the stateroom you wanted? I’ve been in suspense!

I see the mocktails and NA beer are also available at the Viking Bar, and I suspect at the bar that serves Star Theater. Torshavn has things the other bars don’t, and Seedlip is probably one. At hosted parties, such as a welcome event or Explorer’s Society where sparkling wine is distributed by servers, there is usually at least one non-alcoholic drink in a rocks glass on the trays; if not, you could just ask. Glad you liked my answer!

I found more non-alcoholic drinks for your hubby. In Torshavn only, under GIN: SEEDLIP SPICE 94, Alcohol free, England 4cl $7 In both Torshavn and Pap’s Explorer’s Bar, under MOCKTAILS (alcohol free): ABSTINENCE ON THE BEACH, orange juice, cranberry juice, peach nectar, grenadine COCONUT LAVENDER LEMONADE, lemon juice, sugar, coconut water, lavender syrup MINT JULEP, fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice, Sprite, ginger ale I haven’t seen alcohol-free wines on any bar menu, so you must have to ask for them. My husband likes the Carlsberg (Danish, I think) non-alcoholic beer, available in every bar. Enjoy your cruise!

The bar menu lists one “Non-alcoholic Beer.” On Viking Mars, it’s CURRENTLY Carlsberg Nordic Beer, but wouldn’t count on it being the same on your cruise. If I see a non-alcoholic wine, I’ll let you know.