Rare Clay Clayton Posted June 11, 2021 #1701 Share Posted June 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, shans said: Do you think your $600 difference was due to an additional discount you may have received for being a past passenger or a referral bonus applied to your booking? $200 of the $600 was due to being a past passenger. The other $500 was a “booking” discount offered to everyone at that time. See screenshots below of the website today and of our invoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JER/MPR Posted June 11, 2021 #1702 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Does anyone know when and how we will be providing proof of vaccination to VO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted June 11, 2021 #1703 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just read on the infamous Face app Friends of Viking that Iceland has delayed waiving entry COVID testing for vaxed folk from 15 June until 1 July. We're on the 3 july sailing.https://www.visir.is/g/20212121051d/haetta-ad-skima-bol-usetta-og-born-um-manada-motin?fbclid=IwAR3uVYBMQG5bzkUoj6JmPru-Z7VQVTk31mFtK9f_FE67bCeiOeGfeFMNtUc Don't have English translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted June 11, 2021 #1704 Share Posted June 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, philw1776 said: Just read on the infamous Face app Friends of Viking that Iceland has delayed waiving entry COVID testing for vaxed folk from 15 June until 1 July. We're on the 3 july sailing.https://www.visir.is/g/20212121051d/haetta-ad-skima-bol-usetta-og-born-um-manada-motin?fbclid=IwAR3uVYBMQG5bzkUoj6JmPru-Z7VQVTk31mFtK9f_FE67bCeiOeGfeFMNtUc Don't have English translation. See post four back #1699. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted June 11, 2021 #1705 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, JM0115 said: According to www.visir.is, Iceland will drop the testing requirement at the border on July 1. It was previously supposed to be June 15th. Hopefully they will not postpone this further. https://www.visir.is/g/20212121051d/haetta-ad-skima-bol-usetta-og-born-um-manada-motin Here is a similar new article in English. https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2021/06/11/testing_of_vaccinated_travelers_to_cease_in_iceland/ I still have not seen it announced on the covid.is site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted June 11, 2021 #1706 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) Cold weather predicted for the week of the 1st cruise. Forecast goes three weeks out from now. Edited June 11, 2021 by Heartgrove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyEthan Posted June 11, 2021 #1707 Share Posted June 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, philw1776 said: Just read on the infamous Face app Friends of Viking that Iceland has delayed waiving entry COVID testing for vaxed folk from 15 June until 1 July. We're on the 3 july sailing.https://www.visir.is/g/20212121051d/haetta-ad-skima-bol-usetta-og-born-um-manada-motin?fbclid=IwAR3uVYBMQG5bzkUoj6JmPru-Z7VQVTk31mFtK9f_FE67bCeiOeGfeFMNtUc Don't have English translation. You inspired me to find the group on that unmentionable website. Is there a (sane) reason why there are 3 different groups for Viking? Are they all basically the same? [If I'm stepping on a landmine here, please just tell me and I'll nuke this post] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted June 11, 2021 #1708 Share Posted June 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said: I still have not seen it announced on the covid.is site. The is an announcement tab at the top of the official site. There is a June 11 announcement about EU vax certificates, but that’s all. Nothing about pushing back the stop testing date to July 1. But I imagine it is true. Oh well… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted June 11, 2021 #1709 Share Posted June 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, FoggyEthan said: You inspired me to find the group on that unmentionable website. Is there a (sane) reason why there are 3 different groups for Viking? Are they all basically the same? [If I'm stepping on a landmine here, please just tell me and I'll nuke this post] Viking River & Ocean Cruise Friends is well moderated. Admin occasionally posts photos here. Other site run by a TA ANYONE can start a group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted June 11, 2021 #1710 Share Posted June 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, Heartgrove said: Cold weather predicted for the week of the 1st cruise. Forecast goes three weeks out from now. @Heartgrove would you, could you share a link to your weather source? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdrydock Posted June 11, 2021 #1711 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, JER/MPR said: Does anyone know when and how we will be providing proof of vaccination to VO? Can't say exactly what Viking will accept for US residents, but the airlines will accept a copy of the CDC vaccination card and if not on the card, the address of the final vaccination station. We used a copy of the appointment slip for the address but I think all you need is to know is the name and city of facility. As stated by others, you can use the VeriFly App. My experience with VeriFly is it is not worth the effort and at best, it will save you a few seconds at embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted June 11, 2021 #1712 Share Posted June 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, SantaFe1 said: The is an announcement tab at the top of the official site. There is a June 11 announcement about EU vax certificates, but that’s all. Nothing about pushing back the stop testing date to July 1. But I imagine it is true. Oh well… It isn't 6/15 yet, so they still have time to add the announcement before the extension period begins. At least this given anyone who had made plans for a pre-cruise day of touring time to cancel those plans in a timely manner. And hopefully, the July 3 people get enough time to re-work any plans that need to be re-worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted June 11, 2021 #1713 Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said: It isn't 6/15 yet, so they still have time to add the announcement before the extension period begins. Or rescind it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted June 11, 2021 #1714 Share Posted June 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said: @Heartgrove would you, could you share a link to your weather source? Thanks! It is an additional article on the June 11, 2021 Visor. https://www.visir.is/g/20212121080d/skitakuldi-i-kortum-naestu-thrjar-vikurnar-ad-minnsta-kosti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted June 11, 2021 #1715 Share Posted June 11, 2021 While waiting for Chef's Table menus to be posted on MVJ I'll share my predictions: My Chef's Table Prediction: Saturday: Sardines a la Iceland Sunday: Reindeer goulash Monday: Seal stew Tuesday: Cheek of Fermented Cod Wednesday: Volcanic braised Sheep Thursday: Puffin under glass Friday: Eider Duck Czech style 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWantToLiveOverTheSea Posted June 11, 2021 #1716 Share Posted June 11, 2021 4 hours ago, johnnyswitzerland said: A few shore excursion questions for this very knowledgeable group… Seems some have had better luck booking shorex by calling Viking directly rather than using the MVJ system. Can folks who booked using a travel agent call Viking for that purpose? Or does everything have to go through the agent? Thanks! Any insight/help/advice for an Iceland newbie torn between the sights of Lake Myvatn and the Húsavik baths? Fortunately it seems that on either excursion, one gets to experience Godafoss falls. 👍 Thank you, all, so much! This thread is the best! I haven't been to either place, and never even visited the Blue Lagoon (other than the outside) when we were in Reykjavik several years ago. However, I'll give you my two cents' worth on the two excursions you mention. I just chose the "Northern Iceland's Natural Treasures" that includes Lake Myvatn because there appear to be a number of unusual sights in that area - lava beds (although there's more of that in Heimaey!), plus hot sulfuric mud springs, and birds (at the lake itself, though not sure if year round) in addition to Godafoss. After reading about the area in a Bradt guide book on Iceland, it sounds like a great excursion, although the whole area is very large, so perhaps we'll just get quick views of the places mentioned in the excursion. But that excursion sounded really good to me. I'm not all that excited about waterfalls in general, although I have to admit that the one on the Golden Circle was fabulous. So seeing Godafoss, while definitely a plus to me, was only part of the appeal of "Natural Treasures." As for thermal baths, as I hinted before, I'm not totally drawn to them, so I didn't do much research into the various baths in iceland. But I did read a mention in a Lonely Planet guide book of a place just north of Husavik called "Geo Sea." (See geosea.is). It sounds like a somewhat new and minor attraction compared to whale watching and other sights in and around Husavik. And as for the Vok Baths offered in another location, not Akureyri, I did see a drone picture of the Vok Baths, and I wasn't too impressed. They just didn't seem the least atmospheric, but perhaps I'm being too cynical! You MAY be able to find more info on Akureyri attractions (and Reykjavik and Isafjordur) in the Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWantToLiveOverTheSea Posted June 11, 2021 #1717 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 minute ago, IWantToLiveOverTheSea said: I haven't been to either place, and never even visited the Blue Lagoon (other than the outside) when we were in Reykjavik several years ago. However, I'll give you my two cents' worth on the two excursions you mention. I just chose the "Northern Iceland's Natural Treasures" that includes Lake Myvatn because there appear to be a number of unusual sights in that area - lava beds (although there's more of that in Heimaey!), plus hot sulfuric mud springs, and birds (at the lake itself, though not sure if year round) in addition to Godafoss. After reading about the area in a Bradt guide book on Iceland, it sounds like a great excursion, although the whole area is very large, so perhaps we'll just get quick views of the places mentioned in the excursion. But that excursion sounded really good to me. I'm not all that excited about waterfalls in general, although I have to admit that the one on the Golden Circle was fabulous. So seeing Godafoss, while definitely a plus to me, was only part of the appeal of "Natural Treasures." As for thermal baths, as I hinted before, I'm not totally drawn to them, so I didn't do much research into the various baths in iceland. But I did read a mention in a Lonely Planet guide book of a place just north of Husavik called "Geo Sea." (See geosea.is). It sounds like a somewhat new and minor attraction compared to whale watching and other sights in and around Husavik. And as for the Vok Baths offered in another location, not Akureyri, I did see a drone picture of the Vok Baths, and I wasn't too impressed. They just didn't seem the least atmospheric, but perhaps I'm being too cynical! You MAY be able to find more info on Akureyri attractions (and Reykjavik and Isafjordur) in the Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic. Oh, and Godafoss is also visited on the "Waterfall of the Gods and Icelandic Farm Life" excursion. I think someone told me earlier that this excursion was fairly good. The Farm Life part is about turf farming, and I believe partly outdoors. My spouse chose this excursion, as the one I chose was a little too long for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabeachlady Posted June 11, 2021 #1718 Share Posted June 11, 2021 59 minutes ago, philw1776 said: While waiting for Chef's Table menus to be posted on MVJ I'll share my predictions: My Chef's Table Prediction: Saturday: Sardines a la Iceland Sunday: Reindeer goulash Monday: Seal stew Tuesday: Cheek of Fermented Cod Wednesday: Volcanic braised Sheep Thursday: Puffin under glass Friday: Eider Duck Czech style LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaharvest Posted June 11, 2021 #1719 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, philw1776 said: While waiting for Chef's Table menus to be posted on MVJ I'll share my predictions: My Chef's Table Prediction: Saturday: Sardines a la Iceland Sunday: Reindeer goulash Monday: Seal stew Tuesday: Cheek of Fermented Cod Wednesday: Volcanic braised Sheep Thursday: Puffin under glass Friday: Eider Duck Czech style Too funny. I think I will pass on the Chef’s Table. Someone else can have my reservation slot. 🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyswitzerland Posted June 11, 2021 #1720 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, IWantToLiveOverTheSea said: I haven't been to either place, and never even visited the Blue Lagoon (other than the outside) when we were in Reykjavik several years ago. However, I'll give you my two cents' worth on the two excursions you mention. I just chose the "Northern Iceland's Natural Treasures" that includes Lake Myvatn because there appear to be a number of unusual sights in that area - lava beds (although there's more of that in Heimaey!), plus hot sulfuric mud springs, and birds (at the lake itself, though not sure if year round) in addition to Godafoss. After reading about the area in a Bradt guide book on Iceland, it sounds like a great excursion, although the whole area is very large, so perhaps we'll just get quick views of the places mentioned in the excursion. But that excursion sounded really good to me. I'm not all that excited about waterfalls in general, although I have to admit that the one on the Golden Circle was fabulous. So seeing Godafoss, while definitely a plus to me, was only part of the appeal of "Natural Treasures." As for thermal baths, as I hinted before, I'm not totally drawn to them, so I didn't do much research into the various baths in iceland. But I did read a mention in a Lonely Planet guide book of a place just north of Husavik called "Geo Sea." (See geosea.is). It sounds like a somewhat new and minor attraction compared to whale watching and other sights in and around Husavik. And as for the Vok Baths offered in another location, not Akureyri, I did see a drone picture of the Vok Baths, and I wasn't too impressed. They just didn't seem the least atmospheric, but perhaps I'm being too cynical! You MAY be able to find more info on Akureyri attractions (and Reykjavik and Isafjordur) in the Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic. Thank you so much for the thoughtful and thorough reply, @IWantToLiveOverTheSea! I was thinking a relaxing afternoon at the baths either in Husavik or Vok would be a nice break from the heavy touring we're planning to do elsewhere throughout the trip. I, like you, was less impressed with Vok, which is why I'm considering sacrificing Lake Myvatn for Husavik. I do agree there seems to be a great deal of variety in the Myvatn area so would be a shame to miss! Decisions decisions… 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted June 11, 2021 #1721 Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 4:24 PM, NeilP57 said: Thanks for this, I have just had a look and hey have been corrected on the 31/7 departure as well. I wonder how long it will take them to get in touch and refund me the £1,044 they overcharged me? If it's anything similar to my situation, it'll take weeks for your refund.👎🏻 They "accidentally" charged my checking account twice and after numerous calls, messages & emails I was finally refunded over $2400 about three weeks later. I asked for some sort of compensation due to the fact it was Viking's mistake and the answer was no. Oh well 🤷🏼♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden lady Posted June 11, 2021 #1722 Share Posted June 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Seaharvest said: Too funny. I think I will pass on the Chef’s Table. Someone else can have my reservation slot. 🤣🤣 I'm with you...someone else can have my spot at the Chef's Table. Are you sure they aren't having the sheep's head one night???? In reading the food they eat..I think I will pass. 🙂 Seriously, I am glad you are not determining our menu on this cruise. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id4elizabeth Posted June 11, 2021 #1723 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, philw1776 said: While waiting for Chef's Table menus to be posted on MVJ I'll share my predictions: My Chef's Table Prediction: Saturday: Sardines a la Iceland Sunday: Reindeer goulash Monday: Seal stew Tuesday: Cheek of Fermented Cod Wednesday: Volcanic braised Sheep Thursday: Puffin under glass Friday: Eider Duck Czech style Don't forget all the foams and sorbets! Perhaps fermented shark foam and hotdogs parfait... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyEthan Posted June 11, 2021 #1724 Share Posted June 11, 2021 3 hours ago, philw1776 said: Friday: Eider Duck Czech style Eider Duck? AGAIN!?!?!? -- Ethan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSJ711 Posted June 11, 2021 #1725 Share Posted June 11, 2021 1 hour ago, johnnyswitzerland said: Thank you so much for the thoughtful and thorough reply, @IWantToLiveOverTheSea! I was thinking a relaxing afternoon at the baths either in Husavik or Vok would be a nice break from the heavy touring we're planning to do elsewhere throughout the trip. I, like you, was less impressed with Vok, which is why I'm considering sacrificing Lake Myvatn for Husavik. I do agree there seems to be a great deal of variety in the Myvatn area so would be a shame to miss! Decisions decisions… 😀 I've been to Husavik and the Myvatn area and plan to return to both during our land-based trip later this month. With limited time, I'd choose Myvatn -- the volcanic landscape around the lake is spectacular, plus the thermal area a few miles away is more varied and interesting than Geysir along the Golden Circle. Try to stop by the Vogafjos Farm where you can watch cows being milked while you eat. https://www.vogafjosfarmresort.is/en/service/restaurant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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