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2 hours ago, MikeyB said:

And let me expand upon my experience on the Viking Sea. Just back from the world Cafe. The place was empty and we sat outside.  Service was poor.  And I'm being kind.  On other Viking sailings I never had the need to stick out my leg to get service.  You  almost do here.  I will now say only  25% of crew acknowledge your presence.  But all is not bad.  Food at dinner is excellent.  We have used the same station i The Restaurant because of a waiter  called Evidence.  Yes, Evidence.   He is in the very back of ship.  Two incredible  bartenders are Gede in the Explorer's  lounge and Iskra in the Atrium bar.  The ports are interesting.

Please...feel free to disagree with anything I wrote.

We do disagree 100%.  Everytime we go to the terrace, we have to chase the waiters away as they keep asking if we need anything.  There are always those who complain about every little thing. I’m sorry that you are having such a terrible time.  Are you in cabin 5014?

Both the USA & Britain are on the above list.  My interpretation is that they cannot pass through transit airports outside the Amber zone (red & dark red): Viking told us we DO NOT have to change our connection at LHR.

29 minutes ago, Alan2504 said:

scroll down the page to:

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELLERS ARRIVING IN MALTA FROM COUNTRIES ON THE AMBER LIST

then scroll down through the list of countries and then it states

"Persons travelling to, coming to Malta from the above countries must not pass through transit airports outside these zones."

it requires a lot of scrolling down though 🙃

Y6

This all I could find on link from above:

”As from 30th June 2021, all arrivals from the UK need to present proof of full vaccination with14 days after the second dose.”

Just talked to myTA who called Viking.  She informed me that our 8/20 Adriatic & Greece is still on.  No problem with our connection in  LHR and Viking has a waiver from the restrictions in Montenegro & Croatia.  We still need the 72 hour test for Malta.  We are relieved!

Is there a %  cap on number of passengers or is Viking going for a sellout?  Will they close off every other dinner table?  Lastly, is the Restaurant still open seating or reservation only?  Appreciate your responses.

Due to conflicting reports regarding bringing alcohol onboard for stateroom use, I contacted Viking Oceans customer service regarding their policy. I was told that the Viking Star allows alcohol to be brought on board. I asked for something in writing and got:

"As per our conversation yesterday, this email is to confirm that you are allowed to bring any alcohol aboard the ship to enjoy while you are on the cruise."

We will be embarking in Stockholm and I plan to bring bottles purchased in the duty free airport store. Has anyone experienced or heard otherwise regarding Viking's Policy??

Which deck did you exit from?

Which deck did you exit in St. Petersburg?

Thanks

Did you have to go through the TSA style baggage check before boarding? Also, like Viking River Cruises, can alcohol be brought on board for use in your stateroom?