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We’ve cruise with Viking before, but didn’t come close to spending the cost per day as the Alaska cruises (~$500 pp/per day).  Curious if there might be any other promos or discounts out there (besides the free air). 
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Haven’t cruised with Seabourn before.  But we’re considering an Alaskan cruise with them.  We wouldn’t need air, so does Seabourn give an air credit (similar to Oceania)?  Any other promos or discounts for first timers?  
Thank you!

We’ve cruised aboard both.  While we enjoy Azamara, Viking is our favorite.  Love their walk-around promenade deck, space ratio per person, food, and the ship layout.  I’d rate them:

1.  Viking

2. Oceania

3.  Azamara

We haven’t cruised with Seabourn yet. 

I’ve searched for pictures of these cabins to no avail.  Has anybody here stayed in one?  Debating between one of those or a lanai.  Problem with the lanai: no bathroom grab bars and smaller space for a collapsible scooter (Travelscoot).  But I do enjoy quick and easy access to the walking deck. Decisions, decisions.

Thank you

Last question: 

Has anybody stayed in one of the ADA balcony cabins and can share some pictures or video?

Thanks so much!

Caroline

Looking at a cruise aboard the Odyssey - seems to be an older ship. Often times, the older ships aren't as accessible as the newer ones. Are there more automatic doors or open-yourself types?  High door thresholds, or relatively flat? 

About dining in the outdoor stern area:  Are you waited on (ie., from a menu)?  Reason I ask, is because it gets a bit much getting food items for myself and my husband. We both prefer a casual atmosphere, which this area seems to be. 

Last time we went into Canada, we got off the bus; passports were checked, and then we re-boarded.  Coming back - we didn’t even get off the bus (they just checked passports).  Not sure how the luggage was handled.  We didn’t have much to with that. The process was quick and easy. 

We’ve taken the transfers provided by Holland America several times. Was hoping Viking had them too. 

Curious if Viking provides transfers from SeaTac to Vancouver or Vancouver to Seattle?

Thank you.

Although my husband has both a Travelscoot and transfer chair, we find bringing just the transfer chair best suited for us while cruising.  When we do land trips, we bring both. 

I prefer west facing cabins… for the sunset.  If cruising the inside passage, views will be on both sides.  If your cruising the ocean, you’re often too far out to see much land. 

Covid.  Good point.  Guess a balcony is the only way to go.  

Looking at doing an Alaska cruise this summer.  Curious if anybody has stayed in the category E cabins?  We spend a lot of time in our cabins (husband is ‘walking challenged’). As long as we could get to the small, outside walking area (deck 5), we’d be okay.  Are there chairs on the outside areas of deck 5?

Thank you

Yes.  I’m using a new IPhone.  

Still nada! 🥴

This is a screen shot of my screen:

I cannot find a way to search within this forum.  Can anybody tell me how?

Thank you!

Interesting.  I saw Volendam offered on a popular booking website.  I called HAL - at first the agent said the Volendam was not cruising Alaska.  Then he saw it is/was.  And for 2022.  Confusing, for sure.

I've been searching for an Alaskan cruise, but have found nothing of interest... up until today. I had not seeing the Volendam as an option.  Now it is?  We may just have to consider this one. We prefer HALS smaller ships.  I've also checked out

Oceania (Regatta - we've cruised with Azamara on these ships - too cramped)

Seabourn ($$$)

Viking (our favorite cruiseline, but requires flights and is $$$)

I’m going to take back what I just posted about the increase in Alaska’s rates.  Tonight it looks like they’re back to where they’ve been for quite some time. For a day or two, they were higher - not the case any longer. 

We’d love to do Viking to Alaska, but did their rates just go up about $1500 pp? 

Sorry (fat fingers🤷🏻‍♀️). 
Should have been ‘double PAST’

Anybody know what this ‘discount’ amounts to?
Thank you

is Viking the only ocean cruiseline conducting daily tests?

Make sure the wheels are solid rubber.  Not plastic.  

You might check the Disabled Cruise discussion on this site. The same topic is covered quite a bit there.  

  My husband has the Travelscoot and loves it.  It folds down; can be put into a bag and carried over the shoulder.  I think it weighs 30 or 35 pounds.  But the seat and backrest would have to be carried separately. Typically (when flying), he drives it to the plane; he walks into plane, while I take off the back rest and carry that and the battery onto the plane with me.  The scooter is then placed in plane.  Its at our next destination as he steps off plane.