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We did this cruise October 2023 and stayed at the same hotel as above.  Viking tours are well organized with morning pick up at the hotel. 

Go in October.!   Less tourist.  Airports are less crowded.  July can get hot.  The Fall in Germany is one of my favorite times to be there.  

Matter of personal preference.   We like space and have chosen the Explorer suite several times. 

We we like to spend off time in our cabin comfortably.  The views are lovely.  Also like the perks like room service breakfast before the early morning tours and the coffee maker. 

The Suites are nice too - giving you a separate sleeping area. 

Again, Study the diagrams of the ships and look at the sqft & room layout 

Only breakfast on the land portion.   Drink package only ON the ship.  Read the website 

Plus when you arrive at the hotels they will give you  detailed information on everything from meals - tours - to departure times.  

I've recently flew Seattle - Heathrow -  Prague BA business and it was great.   Of course, within Europe it was the 3-3 configuration but the flights were short.    I want the comfort on the long flights

We have booked the OS for next year.  Is the beverage package included?

If you select a wine from the wine cellar in the suite are your charged extra?  I'm a bit confused on this amenity.   Looks like fun.   

It is my husband's 80th 

We love Viking and the British cruise we chose. ALL tibs appreciated.

What currency is used in the Eastern European countries?   Is the euro good or do you need

local currency? 

We really enjoy the Explorer suites on Viking.  Luxurious - not "fancy"    The wrap-around view from the sitting area is perfect.  The extra amenities are few:   unlimited laundry and room service for breakfast.

Private airport transfers are really nice !  

We do spend time in the suite and enjoy space in the bathroom

That is putting it nicely.

The perks with the Veranda (AA) and Explorer suite are worth it for us.   We like the room service breakfast on early morning tour days.    Gives us leisure time in the AM.  Must be getting old !

It is included with the Explorer suite.  Service super and quick.   I don't remember a price listing

I felt that the included tours gave a good over-view of the areas.  If an additional tour takes you to a place you are interested in - go for it.  The ship is usually "right there" so being on your own is super easy.  Of course you can always break off from the organized tour and continue on your own.

You do need to reserve the included tours on-line pre-cruise just like the paid-for tours

I would go for boots.  Better to be warm and dry.  Weather is unpredictable 

If you search images yu can find photos of the refurbished ship.  The Neptune suites are really nice with new colors and flat screen wall TV  I will be borading on Sunday and can post pictures.  What are you really interested in seeing ?

Do Neptune Suites have a special dining area in the MDR?   We have not been on HAL for several years 

Thank you 

Are masks required indoors onboard Alaskan cruises?   I know policy changes often so wanted to ask what is the current policy

Thanks 

Can we use the Abbott Covid 19 AgCard at home test before boarding ?

We submitted by mail and rec'd an email from HALseveral weeks later that the credit has been approved and applied.

On 6/11/2022 at 1:58 PM, grammi said:

Thank you!

Can you make reservations for Any Time  dining on line ? 

I've reserved for Specialty dining but can't seem to do so for the MDW 

Thanks

On Ovation   We are having 8:30 and 10 pm shows nightly   Also several Pre-dinner 6:15 shows or special events.   Entertainment available in lounges nightly    NO complaints from us

On the Ovation and the app is working perfectly on our Apple devices.   Have not had an issue.  

Uninstall and start over ?  

Thank you   I've seen the wine list for the dinner   Outstanding offerings !

On 2/12/2022 at 4:23 PM, MightyQuinn said:

@CwazeAndCwaze A few additional thoughts:

* swap the Welcome Champagne for anything else you prefer
* all complimentary wines are available every day, just ask for what you'd like
* grab a seat at the Sky Bar for sailaway on embarkation day
* TK Grill Bar is great spot for pre-dinner cocktails
* Caviar in the Pool is a ton of fun
* try the TK Napa Burger and TK Yountwurst at the Patio Grill
* have dinner at Earth & Ocean.  Fab menu.  Go early as it fills up fast
* don't miss the Galley Lunch, if still offered
* don't miss Chef's Dinner in The Restaurant
* don't miss Officers on Deck party on final nite before disembarkation
* accept dinner invites to hosted tables in The Restaurant at least once
* Sushi is worth a visit on Encore/Ovation.  Menu on formal nites is quite special
* souffles in The Restaurant are usually excellent
* house made gelato is pretty decent
* SB breadsticks are legendary and addictive
* special order any meal with 24+ hour notice
* sign up early for Shopping with the Chef, if offered
* purchase an FCD while onboard to get 5% discount on future cruise

 

Finally, resist the natural temptation to compare and contrast everything to Crystal.  Just appreciate the differences and enjoy Seabourn for what it is.

On the Ovation now.  Tell us about the Chef's dinner.   Saw  information on it but only listed the wines.  Since it s in the Restaurant is the menu the same as that being served to everyone or is it special for the Chef's Dinner  

22 hours ago, WNcruiser said:

I was going to wait until the end of the cruise to address this. I want to start by saying we really love the Seabourn experience. 
 

All of our breakfasts have been great as well as almost all the lunches we have had in the colonnade, patio and the sushi restaurant. 
 

Unfortunately we have not been impressed with the dinners in The Restaurant or Earth and Ocean. It isn’t the type of food as the menus mostly sound good, it is the quality and taste. We have had much better food on Oceania and Celebrity. We have heard from numerous others, including Platinum and Diamond members that they feel the same way about many of the dishes. 
 

I also want to mention the Maitre D’s and waiters have done everything they can to make us happy by trying other items as well offering to make us anything we want the next evening. Dinner in TK Grill both nights was excellent so I honestly am not sure what is going on with The Restaurant. It won’t discourage us from booking Seabourn again and I still have hope it may get better with 6 nights to go. 

What time are the evening shows?   Last time we were on SB the shows were always at 9:30

Our April/May cruise for Eastern Europe was canceled ( for the 2nd time) so we decided to re-book it for the 3rd time BUT not til ‘23