On 5/16/2024 at 10:42 AM, Mich3554 said:

The Orion is probably slated for refurbishment.  We got off it on 5/14 as well and don’t agree with what was said totally.  In fact, meals in Chef’s Table and Manfredi’s were some of the best we have had.  We had excellent cabin attendants, and mostly ok service in WC.  
While we were on board, the carpet was replaced in the corridors.  DH noted that the floor in the Explorer’s lounge was buckling, near where it opens to the outside deck.  However, we noted this on the Jupiter as well, so suspect that there may be design issues with these 2 ships, since they were built about the same time.  

I also got off the Orion on May14th.

All staff I encountered were very pleasant.  Food in the Restaurant was very good.  They actually served lobster three times which surprised me.

Enjoyed having a "do over" on May 2nd when we crossed the date line.

The ship was in good shape. There was some wear and tear but that can happen in the first year of a new build.

On 5/15/2024 at 5:37 PM, Islandbc said:

I am interested in knowing what the wifi is like on the Alaska cruise.  We will be on the Orion (between Kodiak and Dutch Harbor) on Sept. 20, 2024.  This is the day that bookings open up for excursions on our next cruise.  At this point, the Alaska cruise isn't full, so if the computers on deck 1 have good connectivity, we might be able to use them.

Thanks for any information you can share.

Just off the Orion two days ago.  Wifi was good in Alaska.

TV- horrible.  Many days we had nothing while in port.

1 hour ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said:

Love it!!

I'm not sure why I've been getting these promos sent to me as I've never received them in the past 9 years. All of a sudden I'm bombarded with promo codes and books out the ying yang.

I'm not complaining though. 👍🏻

Whatever I get, I'll be sure to pass it on. 

You should probably see a PA if you have "books out the ying yang".

8 hours ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said:

 

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Why are all the pretty faces getting do many promotions?

I think this is discrimination. 

Anyone for a class action lawsuit?

We can take it over and go private!

Please dont let anyone scare you away from dining room.  The WC is nice for lunch but my wife and I like to be served for dinner.  On Orion now and dinner takes 1 1/2 hours when we sat down after 7.  Now we sit at about 6:30, very quiet and great service.

I have sailed Viking Ocean using two promos in the past.  Just read the small print to find out if it's eligible.   The second promo was $500 OBC called WOV (world of viking).

My second time writing this.

7 hours ago, Baron Barracuda said:

Have been playing with the 36 day Grand Fjords & Iconic Viking Shores from NY to Amsterdam which can also be booked as B2B2B (NY - Iceland, Iceland - Bergen & Bergen - Amsterdam).  Price difference between  36 night booking vs 3 smaller ones is only about $1k.  If I book it as b2b2b do you think they will give me booking discount + past guest for each leg?

 

I believe Viking will tell you that it's a "butterfly" cruise and insist upon lumping them together.

Thanks for posting.

Simba is a wonderful beverage manager.

19 minutes ago, millybess said:

@MikeyB you might want to look at the new itinerary that came in your email.

@millybess you might want to tell me what you are talking about....please!

On 3/24/2024 at 9:08 PM, Heidi13 said:

 

Sorry, missed this one yesterday. Affirmative, you will cross the IDL.

 

When crossing the IDL steaming West you skip a day. Steaming East from HK to Vancouver, upon crossing the IDL, the Cloxs are put back 24 hrs, so you will experience the same date again.

I admit, I'm confused.

I am on the same cruise as Millybess.  We are doing the North Pacific Passage cruise.

On May 2nd we cross the IDL.  My guest statement from Viking as well as My Viking Journey

only displays May 2nd once.  Shouldn't it be twice?  Sounds like I'm being cheated out of another sea day!

6 hours ago, Heidi13 said:

 

Correct, nobody refuses the money, but you also don't hear the comments.

I guess then we all need to bring Philippine Pesos or Indonesian Rupiahs.

19 minutes ago, SantaFe1 said:

I don’t know where to ask this, so this is always a good place for seasoned travelers.  I want have small bills in pounds (£5) for tipping on excursions.  On our trip ending last week to Hawaii, the ship would change large bills into smaller ones.  But that was  $US to $ US basically.  Does anyone know if I can change £20 or 50 notes for 5s on the ship?  Or should I just order a bunch of small notes from B of A before we go?  TIA.

Although others will say otherwise, give your local currency.

No one will refuse a gratuity.  

Or from a Bartender as you order your first drink.

One Sixty to one is correct as far as purchasing it.

Not sure why you need to delay the purchase, if you have done it before.

It's a transatlantic, with many sea days......need anyone say more?

16 minutes ago, duquephart said:

The practice on Viking River, at least the one I was on a few years ago, is/was to suggest tip amounts to voluntarily add to your bill.

That was previously the way.  It's now handled the same way as Ocean.

I think what most people do is just contact your TA with the Viking booking number.  This way you can talk to your TA about the OBC or any benefits they offer for transferring the booking.

21 minutes ago, phillipahain said:

Currently on Viking Mars ....and whilst the ship is perfectly kept and public space is huge etc...cabins are compact to say the least and food is hardly spectacular 

 

What really gets me is its takes over 30 mins to get a drink served in Voyager Lounge before dinner ...the guitarist there between 5 and 6pm is truly awful and  can't sing and hopeless, shows are  OK but all produced at full pitch deafening decibels , food is OK but nothing spectacular 

 

Yes there's some nice pieces of furniture and other features but honestly cannot work out who or how it's rated No 1

So glad your enjoying your cruise!

It's funny, but nobody has ever said anything bad about the "Voyager" Lounge.

12 minutes ago, PennyNC said:

Thank you all for the information....sounds like I should be fine with the Viking teas but perhaps will include a couple English Breakfast bags just in case! 😊

They do carry Dilmah English Breakfast....as you might already know it's a bright, full bodied, single region tea.

🙂

18 hours ago, CCWineLover said:

OK.  I spoke with my TA.

YES, they do get special codes to be used by them (not for buying directly with Viking).  They can tell you what specials there are (5 of them in February) by the type of itinerary but don't give you the code itself.  They will apply them.  They also have access to all those codes we see posted in CC and from various Viking emails.   

This is true not just of Viking but other cruise lines like Regent, etc. 

If I were to wish to book something, she would immediately look for those codes and apply them.  I could also call and ask what are the TA specials on Viking bookable this month, for example, and she could tell me the itineraries.  I could then choose one of those specials by itinerary if I wanted.  I gather they keep this somewhat close to the vest.

Hope that helps. 

I wasn't going to ask, and I'm surprised no one else has.....

Could you please send me the details of what agency you use?  I won't be made if you don't.

Thanks

My gmail address is koateak

17 minutes ago, PennyNC said:

I suppose it might be the same on all the Viking Ocean vessels but I was wondering what types/brands of teabags are available in the dining venues?  I usually travel with a few teabags as I'm not a COMPLETE tea snob but some hotels have dreadful teas in their breakfast areas.  Was just wondering what Viking uses....and I'm not referring to the teas on the menu for afternoon tea (those look wonderful!)  Thanks for any feedback from fellow tea-lovers!

They carry the Dilmah brand in numerous flavors.

38 minutes ago, CCWineLover said:

Hmmm - I'll have to ask our TA (from a very large Agency) about that.  In all our dealings, never heard of that and they do quite a bit of business with Viking.

So I also use an agent from a very large agency who told me on my first call to her that she had access to all these secret promos.  On that call to her I already had a promo code so we didn't discuss it further.

On a subsequent call, I asked what promo codes she knew were available.

Silence...

Urban legend?

2 minutes ago, Teryle said:

 Not certain but have done REVISED

with all funds applied and new promo

I wish I could send you my Viking agent who has done magic for me. We are o

n cruise 18 so I am a big fan!

We are high jacking this. Please post new promos.

Your agent won't do magic in this situation. 

Travel Lions river cruise is in 50 to 60 days (or less).

You really think Viking will allow a change this late?

Travel Lion-

Other much smarter individuals on these boards will explain that you are also protected from price increases.  I hope you enjoy your cruise.  I expect you will.

5 hours ago, bluesplayer said:

First Viking Ocean cruise.  Have sailed on a river cruise.  We purchased the Silver Spirit beverage package.  On the river cruise seemed the bar was only open about an hour before dinner and an hour after.  Does anyone have an idea of their hours?  Much thanks…

Not sure of which river cruise you took, but I can say with 100% certainty that the river cruise bar was open and  available for drinks anytime after 12 noon until (in my case) about 11pm.

1 minute ago, Teryle said:

Try a revised booking. Have to change date, but can get the new promo. 

So you are suggesting that it would be advantageous to take a 50% "haircut" (likely greater than $6K) to perhaps save half that?

Priceless.

46 minutes ago, sundaycreek said:

Glad it worked for you.  I just tried and was told Promo NTB24 is for new guests only.

Thank you.

To be clear, I was not using a promo code.

15 minutes ago, Sleep7 said:

 

Awesome!! As Borat would say.. "GREAT SUCCESS!!"

🙂  Where is he when this nation needs him!