Bear_Music Posted February 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2015 At just before midnight Pacific Time on the promised 67th day before embarkation the reservation component of the "My Viking" page went live, and we were able to book all our preferred tours without difficulty in about 15 minutes. YEE HAW! Major monkey off our collective backs. In theory, dining reservations for DV cabins will open at 60 days. But that one I've never been worried about :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loum140 Posted February 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks Bear Music for the heads up. I also booked all our excursions in about 15 minutes. BTW - I also printed out the My Calendar pages and as I suspected, the excursions have been included on each page. Marsha Edited February 4, 2015 by loum140 info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted February 4, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Loum140 - when you printed your calendar pages, did they print each day on a single page? When I try to print them, each day prints on two pages - the header with the port name on one page and the schedule itself on another. I reported this "bug" to Viking - maybe they fixed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loum140 Posted February 4, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Loum140 - when you printed your calendar pages, did they print each day on a single page? When I try to print them, each day prints on two pages - the header with the port name on one page and the schedule itself on another. I reported this "bug" to Viking - maybe they fixed it? Hi Elizabeth: I asked Lou to print the calendar pages out at work as my computer was being "debugged". He said they were running to 2 pages each so he decided to eliminate the part that carried over -- which was everything after 10 p.m. Other than that each page printed out from header to 10 pm. Hope that helps. Marsha Edited February 4, 2015 by loum140 info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted February 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Eliz You can instruct your printer, each time, to only print page 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwise60 Posted February 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes, and I was able at midnight on the 70th day to also do our dining reservations, without getting my TA involved. They did a good job on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted February 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Pwise60. - was that midnight PST or EST? I see that we are both California...your post got me wondering if the time lock is based West Coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted February 10, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Pwise60. - was that midnight PST or EST? I see that we are both California...your post got me wondering if the time lock is based West Coast? Yup, Viking runs on PST. That was 3 AM for poor 'ol me :-) I was booking at 3:01. Some of the spa stuff filled up REALLY fast. But we got everything we wanted straight off the top of our preferences list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted February 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Congrats Bear Music! Glad you got what you wanted - will make the trip a lot more pleasant to get the dining times you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted February 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2015 3:01am = sheer determination! Impressed that you did - and glad to hear it worked well! Guessing the 'spa" services that filled up were sea days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted February 10, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Congrats Bear Music! Glad you got what you wanted - will make the trip a lot more pleasant to get the dining times you want. While I have you here, we're still good to go at Ephesus, right? I'm not sure I have your e-mail, and I have so MUCH stuff floating around now I can't keep up. We're all squared away with Judy's two (Santorini and Pula). Anything we need to do with you re: deposits or whatever? I can let Susan and Glen know. We're looking forward to this port a LOT. My email is the same as my screen name here, at yahoo. Robt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted February 10, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted February 10, 2015 3:01am = sheer determination! Impressed that you did - and glad to hear it worked well! Guessing the 'spa" services that filled up were sea days? Yup, you betcha. My sister and Penny both managed to snag a time together on the first sea day, so they're happy. Me, I'll buy the internet upgrade instead :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted February 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Ephesus = amazing. We had two days there this past October! Hoping I can grab a spa visit myself on a sea day....of not, ralaxing with a book and a drink on a deck or our veranda will work just fine as well!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted February 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yes Bear_Music, we're all set for Ephesus. As I recall there's 10 (or maybe 12) of us on the tour. I'm not at home right now, so don't have the info right in front of me, but I'll post all the info and who's on the list on Thursday upon my return. We're all set though with Ephesus Shuttle, going through the whole Ephesus site as well as the Roman Town Homes and if there's time, the Ephesus Museum. They will meet us at the pier with a sign "Cruise Critic - Elizabeth" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted February 11, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We used Ephesus Shuttle as well - they were top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear_Music Posted February 11, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks, Elizabeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paquebot Posted February 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I wish there were a field in the calendar where I could attach my personal notes. I would then have details on any privately booked excursions incorporated into the format. Is there any way other than printing it separately? Does anyone know anything about use of the sauna and snow grotto? Doesn't say whether reservations are necessary or if there is a fee. Also curious about any info on schedules for fitness/wellness classes, such as yoga. Finally, does anyone know of a good walking tour, or two, of Venice? It can be unaccompanied or guided. We're there for three days, post cruise, while the rest of you sail on. Last visited when I was 20, poor in lira but rich in wanderlust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJean Posted February 11, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We were in Venice in October and they have a free walking tour that is done by students there. It was 3 hours and was great. I don't have the exact website, but look under free walking tours Venice. You do have to sign up ahead of time as they limit the numbers. You just tip at the end of the tour. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paquebot Posted February 18, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looking for two to four people to join my husband and me for a morning semi-private tour (approx, 3 hrs, to include a one hour boat tour) with wonderful Luisella Romeo on April 22nd. Anyone staying on in Venice who may be interested? BTW, thanks, Judy, for the tip on the free walking tour. I found them and it sounds great. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted February 18, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 18, 2015 judy if you want responses the roll call is the best place to post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paquebot Posted February 18, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 18, 2015 judy if you want responses the roll call is the best place to post Thanks, Lou and Marsha. I did that, too, just to get the work out. Kathy and Matt are joining us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loum140 Posted February 19, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks, Lou and Marsha. I did that, too, just to get the work out. Kathy and Matt are joining us! Great! Sounds like fun -- but we'll be in Croatia by then. Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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