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3 hours ago, Grettiegoo said:

Wow, just read this thread. We're doing this cruise in November, 2022. Don't know if anyone will see this almost a year later. If so, what was the weather like? I know weather changes, but an idea of what it was like for your trip would help. I've looked at the average temperatures and weather in all the ports, but would just like a "human" summary if possible and an idea on what kind of weather to pack for.  Thank you so much!

I had wonderful weather last December but we couldn’t get off the ship in Argentina. I hope you can this year 

45 minutes ago, bassethounddog said:

Recently on the Viking Sea ( July 18-27).  850 passengers (930 full passenger count). 

I’ve heard Alaska cruises are full 

On 8/7/2022 at 10:07 AM, Peregrina651 said:

 

The only thing that you need to know before you book any Deck 3 Aft cabin is that there ramp/incline to be negotiated that cannot be avoided. Not a problem for Deck 3 Forward because you can always use the elevator to avoid the ramp.  This may be a problem for some passengers, who might have issues negotiating inclines.

 

 

Do you know if there is a ramp on deck 5?

22 hours ago, Myrtle Ave. Mayhem said:

Orbachs!

Seibu before that. Are you still in Miracle Mile?

2 hours ago, Myrtle Ave. Mayhem said:

Hi Ann, greetings from the Miracle Mile! Nice to meet you. What an amazing way to start your crossing, with a whole week ahead boarding in Rome!

2 hours ago, Myrtle Ave. Mayhem said:

Hi Ann, greetings from the Miracle Mile! Nice to meet you. What an amazing way to start your crossing, with a whole week ahead boarding in Rome!

Miracle Mile …. I grew up Wilshire/Fairfax!  

I had a great TA for many years until I booked Viking.  She had no experience with them and it became a nightmare for her.

Since I love Viking so much and won’t cruise with anyone else, she is no longer my agent.  The good news is that I found a wonderful Viking agent.

I love coming across the ocean from Europe.  On my last Southern TA it got warmer every day. 

I also like gaining or losing an hour (I forgot which) every day so when I got off the ship I was on USA time.

Can't wait to do it again this December.

I am 84 years old and travel Solo, with a Walker.  I'll get a wheelchair at the airport and the cruise line always furnishes one at the port to get on the ship.  

I went to South America in December and plan to go to  Europe this coming December. 

I take Bus trip excursions and occasionally get off the bus to walk a little and/or see a show.

I'll cruise as long as I can.  Trying not to think of my age, just taking my time and doing it and having a great time.

7 hours ago, Heidi13 said:

 

Sorry, but that's a rather lame excuse, as that ratio isn't that uncommon with longer cruises.

 

To put it in perspective, on the MMT, after departing Darwin, we only had 3 days ashore in 71 days, until we disembarked in Gibraltar. So much to do on the ship, we had no time to stream anything, even if we did wish to contravene Viking's clear wi-fi use guidelines.

 

Since the wi-fi was always available and useable, I'll suggest most, if not all pax followed the guidelines.

Andy,
Thank you so much for your explanation, I didn’t know the ground rules.

You have always been so helpful and knowledgeable. 

37 minutes ago, LindaS272 said:

This could explain why wi-fi was so bad on our TA in March on Viking Sea. Too many people hogging the bandwidth. Is the entertainment on the Viking system not enough?

One person, one device.

only 300 passengers onboard.

It must have been your location.

3 minutes ago, LindaS272 said:

This could explain why wi-fi was so bad on our TA in March on Viking Sea. Too many people hogging the bandwidth. Is the entertainment on the Viking system not enough?

Wow, not nice.  We only got off the ship twice in 19 days because Argentina was closed to us. I was using one device, my cellphone.

On my South America cruise, I could stream Amazon, Netflix, Apple & Hulu to watch movies.

Viking also has quite a repertoire of films as well, not to mention several news channels.

On 7/25/2022 at 6:53 AM, Clay Clayton said:

Well not exactly the same since Orion won’t be doing that route….but Close enough😂

Ah ha, I’m on Neptune

Please also consider if you book your own air that the airlines are raising their fares.  My   Business class fare LA to Rome has gone up $1,000! 
So book sooner rather than later.

19 hours ago, Myrtle Ave. Mayhem said:

Hello Orator - How exciting to be sailing aboard your first Viking Ocean cruise! This is a cruise line that wonderfully marches to the beat of their own drummer(& ours!) The Viking ships are perfect for sea days. Vincent in LA.

I’ll be on this TA also, starting in Rome.

Am traveling Solo.  Also from LA

Ann

On 7/19/2022 at 11:41 AM, Clay Clayton said:

WhooHoo! 100 Days and we got Viking to move us from our Deck 6 port side DV2 to a DV1 facing the wake 😊

 

Now if they just won’t cancel🤞

Barcelona to FtLauderdale - same cabin in December 

There are 8 inside steps to get to the tender.  It’s very well lit and easy to do.

I've used my Rollator on Viking.  There are about 8 steps that you have to use to get to the tender

On 6/12/2022 at 9:42 PM, GoHuskies! said:

I would suggest using a rollator of the type that folds up side to side, becoming just a few inches wide when folded and can be pushed through narrow passages on all four wheels.  I have one, which is a Drive Medical Nitro rollator, and it folds easily by pulling up on a handle in the center of the seat.  My original rollator was given to me by the VA when I left the hospital.  It was fine when I did not need to either fold it up or get through a narrow space.  At those times it was useless; it folded front to back on unequal arms, meaning only two wheels hit the ground when folded.  And of course you had to pick it up folded and carry it sideways through any narrow spot, which I found when visiting my daughter whose parking space only allowed a narrow space between house and car.  But my Drive rollator is a wonderful tool in every way.  By the way, the picture shows spindly wires holding the front wheels, but these have been replaced by substantial strong armatures.

 

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 This is mine but not in leather. 

I hold my closed walker on the side of the wheelchair. I did that as well at the airport and just wheeled it with me.

That was Ballantine but ships stopped going there a few years ago 

I don’t know what tour you are talking about. Their 7 hr tour up into the Yukon is going. 
Trsin and bus or bus only

2 hours ago, bobitegirl said:

Yes, That's where I first saw that this particular itinerary is suspended for the season. But Viking  keeps saying  it will go. None of other tour operators are doing it.

I just spoke with Chilkoot yesterday. They are going. Call or email them

2 hours ago, bobitegirl said:

I am trying to find out if the Scenic Yukon By Road and Rail excursion in Skagaway is actually happening.  I know that it was cancelled on the first cruise. Friends in AK advise me that that trip (by all operators) has been suspended until 2023. I've called Viking and used their chat line and they tell me it is still going, but can not confirm that the trip actually happened last week. I am on the Jun 2 cruise and would sure like to find out so that I can book something else. I've called a couple of other tour operators who confirm that that trip has been suspended until 2023. Can anyone help?

You can get this excursion through "Chilkoot Charters"

google them

On 4/23/2022 at 6:09 PM, Heidi13 said:

 

The Viking ratings normally work a 6-months on, 2-months off schedule, so after 5 months, most of the crew will already have headed home on leave. Hopefully, the replacements are more experienced.

Great news, I’m sure everything will be up to par when I go to Alaska next month.