Lori Dobson Posted April 29, 2013 #26 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Lori, Ff its not too much trouble I would appreciate it if you could also send me a copy of your Viking Rhine cruise travel journal. We are on the Forseti sailing from Amsterdam Nove 23rd. Thanks! Bill billK400@yahoo.com They are on the way! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlynn Posted July 16, 2013 #27 Share Posted July 16, 2013 This looks like a good & well priced introductory river cruise. So now I have some questions for all of you. We're thinking about April 2014. We can either sail from Amsterdam to Basel Switzerland or the reverse. Does it matter? The ships are the Sun vs. the Helvetia. From what I've read, they seem similar. One was built in 2005; the other in 2006. Does anybody know if one is better than the other? I haven't read the CC reviews yet but will. Does Viking do a good job booking air? They said they are running a special, $500 off from the NYC area. When traveling domestically, I usually DIY but I have never had luck booking air to / through Europe without a TA. I really don't want to deal with booking flights into one AP & flying home from another. I never seem to get that right. :o Why is the price for these trips so much better? The lowest cabin catagory starts at $1800 pp v. $2800 / $3200 I'm seeing on other trips / dates. While I love a good bargain, I don't want to be miserable. I'm guessing this is the rainy season? I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions as we continue to think about this. We are going on the new Longship, the Gullveig in the beginning of May (think it may not be as cold as April) from Amsterdam to Basel, extending our vacation with 2 days first in Amsterdam and ending on Lake Geneva at Montreux for 4 days. Booking the extensions on our own so we can get much. nicer rooms for the same money as the ship is charging. This is also our first river cruise, so I wanted a shorter cruise, in case this type of travel is not for us. I am sure that will not be the case, however! Very much looking forward to next May. Have fun planning! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted July 16, 2013 #28 Share Posted July 16, 2013 We are going on the new Longship, the Gullveig in the beginning of May (think it may not be as cold as April) from Amsterdam to Basel, extending our vacation with 2 days first in Amsterdam and ending on Lake Geneva at Montreux for 4 days.Booking the extensions on our own so we can get much. nicer rooms for the same money as the ship is charging. This is also our first river cruise, so I wanted a shorter cruise, in case this type of travel is not for us. I am sure that will not be the case, however! Very much looking forward to next May. Have fun planning! Robin You will absolutely love it! Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkoe1 Posted July 21, 2013 #29 Share Posted July 21, 2013 @Lori I am going in 3 weeks and would love to read your blog... Could you please send it to me. At catkoe1@cox.net Thanks in advance for sending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted July 22, 2013 #30 Share Posted July 22, 2013 @LoriI am going in 3 weeks and would love to read your blog... Could you please send it to me. At catkoe1@cox.net Thanks in advance for sending! I'll send it to you tonight when I get home from work - thanks for asking and hope you enjoy it - have a Wonderful cruise!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfromATX Posted July 23, 2013 #31 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lori, you're very popular! Please add me to the list of fans who want to read about your Viking Rhine Getaway. I'd love to have your blog.... Thanks! SherryMHill@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted July 23, 2013 #32 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lori, you're very popular! Please add me to the list of fans who want to read about your Viking Rhine Getaway. I'd love to have your blog.... Thanks!SherryMHill@gmail.com Just sent it off to you, Sherry - thanks for asking and hope you enjoy it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd_san_diego Posted July 24, 2013 #33 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Lori, would you please add me to your travel blogs? We're planning a Danube, Main, Rhine cruise next spring. boyd_san_diego@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted July 25, 2013 #34 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Lori, would you please add me to your travel blogs? We're planning a Danube, Main, Rhine cruise next spring. boyd_san_diego@yahoo.com I'll send it to you tonight - thanks for asking, hope you enjoy it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlynn Posted July 25, 2013 #35 Share Posted July 25, 2013 We will be on the Amsterdam>Basel Viking Getaway in early May. About how many people should we expect in each excursion? Should we expect the groups to be larger because, from what I understand, the longships hold more people? One of the things I disliked the most about the larger cruise ships were the large number of people in each excursion bus, and one of the reasons I opted for a river cruise. Thanks! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted July 26, 2013 #36 Share Posted July 26, 2013 We will be on the Amsterdam>Basel Viking Getaway in early May. About how many people should we expect in each excursion? Should we expect the groups to be larger because, from what I understand, the longships hold more people?One of the things I disliked the most about the larger cruise ships were the large number of people in each excursion bus, and one of the reasons I opted for a river cruise. Thanks! Robin Robin, Not sure how many people the longships hold, we were on the Emerald andthe Sun, which aren't longships. But there will be buses and they will be full - but they break you up into groups so you aren't all together. Also, getting on and off the ships is MUCH easier, no huge crows and long lines. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishKathy Posted August 8, 2013 #37 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Lori, Could you please e-mail me a copy of your blog? We'll be doing the Rhine Getaway from Amsterdam to Basel on the Viking Sun beginning Oct. 6. Thanks. kathyallitto@q.com Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolerchick Posted August 8, 2013 #38 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Can you send to me too please - I'm doing basel to Amst next year. toopie28@gmail.com Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loryc Posted August 8, 2013 #39 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Lori, Please add me to the list for your travel blog (lorycantwell@aoldotcom). We will be on Viking at the end of November, Amsterdam to Basel. Many thanks in advance, Lory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisker92 Posted August 8, 2013 #40 Share Posted August 8, 2013 To all of you who have requested Lori's blog, I am going to e-mail you ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted August 9, 2013 #41 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I think I sent my travel journal to everyone who asked for it - Please let me know if I missed anyone and thanks for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishKathy Posted August 9, 2013 #42 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Talisker92: I would greatly appreciate receiving your blog. Please e-mail to kathyallitto@q.com Thanks so much. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhnd Posted August 10, 2013 #43 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Lori Could you please send me your blog posting. It must be great if everyone is asking. I saw one on another posting from a huntersyaya which seemed to be very good. RDHND rdhnd@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Lake Girl Posted August 11, 2013 #44 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lori and those of you who have blogs about the Rhine Getaway, I would love to see any information. Please send: Jordan_secretlake@msn.com Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted August 12, 2013 #45 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sent to both of you - thanks again for asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsMom27 Posted August 15, 2013 #46 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Lori, I'd also love to see your travel journal: b.kelly27@verizon.net Considering a Viking Rhine cruise next spring....does anyone have a preference for one European river cruise line over another. I've been trying to do some research, but can't really determine which is the best line. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expatlanc Posted August 16, 2013 #47 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hate to do this to you, Lori, but can you send me your blog as well (agsander2000@yahoo.com)? My husdand and I will be taking the Amsterdam to Basel trip starting November 16th this year and are total newbies. Any insights would be most appreciated (Have you considered publishing this?! ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted August 17, 2013 #48 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hate to do this to you, Lori, but can you send me your blog as well (agsander2000@yahoo.com)? My husdand and I will be taking the Amsterdam to Basel trip starting November 16th this year and are total newbies. Any insights would be most appreciated (Have you considered publishing this?! ;)) No problem at all! Happy to send it to you. You know, I have absolutely NO idea of how to go about publishing stuff. Maybe I can get some advice from YOU about that, lol! Thanks for asking and hope you have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlynn Posted August 17, 2013 #49 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was hoping I could get a copy of your blog as well, Lori. It would be most appreciated!! Have never been on a river cruise and booked the May 9 Amsterdam to Basel Viking Rhine Getaway on a new longship, the Guillveig. Am a bit apprehensive as I booked it rather impulsively and paid in full up front. My DH and I have traveled extensively, mostly independently, through Europe, and in the last few years have done 3 ships cruises in the Mediterranean, which we loved . Wanted to try something new. I am hoping your blog will allay some of my concerns, as your comments so far seem so positive. Thanks a million. My e-mail is eiffeltrav@aol.com. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Dobson Posted August 17, 2013 #50 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was hoping I could get a copy of your blog as well, Lori. It would be most appreciated!! Have never been on a river cruise and booked theMay 9 Amsterdam to Basel Viking Rhine Getaway on a new longship, the Guillveig. Am a bit apprehensive as I booked it rather impulsively and paid in full up front. My DH and I have traveled extensively, mostly independently, through Europe, and in the last few years have done 3 ships cruises in the Mediterranean, which we loved . Wanted to try something new. I am hoping your blog will allay some of my concerns, as your comments so far seem so positive. Thanks a million. My e-mail is eiffeltrav@aol.com. Robin Robin, I'll send it right out. Please don't worry - my husband and I did several land tours ourselves through Europe also and also several ocean cruises. We absolutely LOVE the river cruise experience - we did the Rhine getaway and one through China with Viking also (That travel journal really long, lol). I'm sure you will enjoy it - very relaxing and Viking does make one feel very pampered. The travel journal is on it's way to your inbox - thanks for asking! Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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