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I probably wasn’t clear. What I meant is Viking isn’t offering this as far as I’ve seen. I just haven’t researched independent sources yet but yes, know it is possible and we have done so ourselves. Just wanted to know our options with Viking first. Thank you, good to know it’s an option in BA.

Yes, hanging out in an airport for 10-12 hours isn't an option for us. The time we were allowed to stay on, the ship did not sail until the next day which is the case on this cruise so thought I would ask. Actually spending that time in a meeting room or restaurant doesn't sound much better!

Thanks for the replies. When I first researched flights I only looked on Delta as that is our preference but just went back and looked at Travelocity and they do have a number of early afternoon flights (even one with Delta) So, may not be an issue. I did ask about a day tour that would end at the Airport but was told that isn't an options. Did this from London but not with the cruise line. They took us from London to Stonehenge and then to the ship in Southampton. They also offered reverse with tour to end at the airport. Good deal. Peregrina-I have seen many posts from you over the years and it always catches my eye because you are in Boston. I grew up outside Boston but have been on the west coast for many years now. Whenever I see a reference to Massachusetts I am flooded with a wave of nostalgia for the 50's and 60's in rural New England.

This is just our 2nd Viking Cruise so don't have much experience with them. We haven't booked our air yet but I have researched and flights from Buenos Aires it looks like most options are late, many being around 10:00 pm. If we have transfers with Viking will they allow late Debarkations so as not to be spending hours at the airport? I ask because we had a late flight from a cruise in Tahita and were allowed to stay on board till late afternoon when they took us to the airport. Of course we had to vacate our cabin but we left our luggage in a lounge, and then could use on the facilities, have lunch ect. We are leaning towards booking our own air but purchasing Viking Transfers. Would appreciate input from any of you who have had experience with this issue. I should add I asked a few agents but they couldn't answer and suggested I talk to the air department but I can't do that unless we book with them.

Thanks for all the replies. As I said we haven't had a TA for over 20 years and at our age we don't have a lot of travel years left so we have decided no need to establish with one at this point. I really enjoy all that goes into doing myself and other than maybe missing out on some OBC I do like having control. Certainly pros and cons to both ways so guess we will just stay in our comfort zone. Thank you all. The different replies helped in making the decision.

I haven't used TA in over 25 years. Have been doing all our own bookings for cruises and independent travel and enjoy doing so. But, after reading some of the posts on this forum on the subject I am thinking maybe it might be a better way to go in the future. I do have a question or two about using a TA for our booked (just 3 weeks ago) and another cruise I want to book. We have only done 1 Viking cruise in the past and I did book directly with Viking. If I do turn over our recently booked cruise to a TA (and a furture booking) can I still use My Viking and book our own excursions OnLine when the time comes? We are in DV cabin so feel the need to book ASAP when allowed. Will my information in My Viking be kept up to date and accessible to me? Do most of you who use a TA use one local to you or are you confortable with some of the OnLine agencies? Thanks for any clarification you can give me.

Perfect Linda, thanks so much. I'll check it out.

I was hoping we wouldn't have to wander around looking for a shop but it is an option since we will have time with an overnight in port. Thanks.

We are booked on only our 2nd Viking Ocean cruise. I know we can bring our own liquor on board. Can we also buy a bottle in the on board shop? I can't remember but probably wasn't looking for it last cruise. We have been on about 15 cruises so we have been in many cruise port terminals and we honestly can't recall if they sell liquor in duty free shop. We don't want to bring with us but won't have a chance to buy before we reach our port of embarkation in Valparaiso, Chili, so wondering what our options are.

I really doubt it’s to avoid tipping. There are a few good reasons for keeping your bags with you other than being cheap.

We took both our small carry on bags and 24 inch bags on board with us on one of our NCL cruises. We were aware we could take our bags to one of the lounges and check them which we did. We walked around, had lunch for a couple of hours before our cabin was ready. Then we went and claimed our bags. Not sure if all sailings offer this as we only did on our last NCL cruise but will in the future if possible.