mchell810

Yay! Glad to see your new trip starting. I am looking forward to your posts on Iceland and Greenland; they've never been on my list but I suspect you are about to change that 😀

Thanks for this. I happened to log into my account over the weekend and noticed tours were available. It thought is was a system glitch (a good one for once!) since I am 30 days ahead of when I could reserve. I, too, thought it might be a problem; however, now I wonder if it is intended to give SS a more information on what is popular, and thus, a longer lead time to add tours. At least that's my positive spin for today.

The ability to select seats is varies by airline: some allow it and some don't, for some it depends on whether or not final payment has been made. I booked Delta flights with ChoiceAir, had the agent select my seats during the call; within hours I was able to make changes to those seats on the Delta site. This was months before I made final payment. I agree with the OP, I would always try to get the agent to choose seats when making the booking.

I had the same experience on the Dawn in June. I specifically asked if I could get something from LaTerraza or Atlantide for dinner but was told I could not.

As always, I am enjoying reading about your trip; glad you and Jeremy are having a great time. The sunset catamaran cruise sounds lovely!

Yes, and I really wish it worked that way in the US; not just regarding cruises but restaurants, everything.

Then the full price should be listed as that and not some false "gratuity."

I had to do the same!

I think the title of this thread is misleading because earning points depends on which cruise line you have booked with and/or their specific agreement with airlines. Last month I flew American on tickets booked via the cruise line (Silversea) and I certainly did get points. The OP received fewer points than expected on tickets booked via Viking, but that doesn't mean no one can get points.

Yikes! I guess that is the going rate now; I booked a few months ago.

I am using Civitavecchia Shuttle Express -- their rates are much better. Ofc, I don't know what the extra charge would be for child seats.

Yes I am in the US. I suppose our phone number doesn't work for you. Sorry.

I made final payment today simply by calling the main number 833-292-2292. I was on hold only 5 minutes and I made sure the agent sent me an updated invoice showing the payment was made while I was on the phone. It came in less than a minute.

It is my understanding that all the S class ships have Murano. Is that correct?

You might want to check (google) to see if there is a local holiday for the dates you expected the tour to run. It could be a factor leading Viking to skip the overnight tour for your specific cruise

As others have said it is listed on your booking confirmation from Azamara; but it is pretty well hidden. It should be just under the section "Booking Charges" where the costs are broken down into a list. If you booked using a TA then perhaps they have the confirmation and never forwarded the Azamara version to you.

I got an email this morning inviting me to join a "virtual launch event" on July 28th for 2024/2025 itineraries.

My two cents, assuming a 7 night cruise: 2 nights you all eat in a MDR, 2 nights in a specialty and 3 nights you all do your own thing. Or, if your pals are willing to pay you have one or 2 nights in Luminae (and maybe you take the above suggestion to subsidize the cost). If it's a 10 night cruise just add one to each category.

Lovely pictures of Istanbul. I should be there in April 🤞 so your pictures are adding to my excitement.

Lots of good info on Global Entry appointments in the thread below (even though it's titled Pre-Check).

Mysty, So sorry you had such a difficult journey home. I know it takes the edge off what seemed to be a wonderful trip. Hopefully, in the next couple of days flight difficulties will fade so that you keep only memories of a great trip -- and the photos to match. 😄