ospreycruiser Posted July 26, 2021 #126 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just received the Viking email about the Verifly app. This will not be compatible with my old phone and when I booked on the phone I was told the NHS vaccination letter was acceptable, but no mention of this option in the mail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshirecruiser Posted July 26, 2021 Author #127 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Hi Osprey, I am sure the letter will be fine, we will have them with us in case Verify fails. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlowood Posted July 26, 2021 #128 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, ospreycruiser said: Just received the Viking email about the Verifly app. This will not be compatible with my old phone and when I booked on the phone I was told the NHS vaccination letter was acceptable, but no mention of this option in the mail. Yep. I just received the same email. On our June cruise Viking were happy with our vaccine status being confirmed with the NHS app or the little cards issued by the vaccine centres when you were jabbed. I'm sure my phone will probably handle the VeriFLY app but I just think it is another level of faff and hassle that I could do without. I'm going to give it a go over the next couple of days to see if I hit any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted July 26, 2021 #129 Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, arlowood said: Yep. I just received the same email. On our June cruise Viking were happy with our vaccine status being confirmed with the NHS app or the little cards issued by the vaccine centres when you were jabbed. I'm sure my phone will probably handle the VeriFLY app but I just think it is another level of faff and hassle that I could do without. I'm going to give it a go over the next couple of days to see if I hit any problems. This app also seems very intrusive to me. I have the NHS app which surely should be sufficient. The verifly app seems more appropriate for North American guests, especially those who will be flying. I really do not want to install this data gatherer on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshirecruiser Posted July 26, 2021 Author #130 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Hi - just checking those people who have booked UK Star voyages or those who are interested know about the book of faces We love Viking UK, the US site is also really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiClaire Posted July 26, 2021 #131 Share Posted July 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, Staffordshirecruiser said: Hi - just checking those people who have booked UK Star voyages or those who are interested know about the book of faces We love Viking UK, the US site is also really good. The U.K. based group is really aimed at U.K. passengers as the way Viking does business here, and local issues, are different from other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiClaire Posted July 26, 2021 #132 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Staffordshirecruiser said: Hi Osprey, I am sure the letter will be fine, we will have them with us in case Verify fails. The U.K. govt has said only the NHS App or a printed version from 119 is official proof of vaccination for people in England. Scotland, Wales and NI have similar systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshirecruiser Posted July 26, 2021 Author #133 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Hi Kiwi, yes, it’s just nice to hear what is going on with our fellow US passengers whilst the rules are stopping us all joining up on cruises. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreycruiser Posted July 27, 2021 #134 Share Posted July 27, 2021 16 hours ago, ospreycruiser said: Just received the Viking email about the Verifly app. This will not be compatible with my old phone and when I booked on the phone I was told the NHS vaccination letter was acceptable, but no mention of this option in the mail. I spoke to Viking this morning and they confirmed NHS letter or app if fine at check in. The Verifly app is aimed at fly/cruise passengers but the system automatically sends it to every booking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted July 27, 2021 #135 Share Posted July 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, ospreycruiser said: I spoke to Viking this morning and they confirmed NHS letter or app if fine at check in. The Verifly app is aimed at fly/cruise passengers but the system automatically sends it to every booking. Thanks for having the foresight to check with Viking and let us all know. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlowood Posted July 27, 2021 #136 Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 hours ago, ospreycruiser said: I spoke to Viking this morning and they confirmed NHS letter or app if fine at check in. The Verifly app is aimed at fly/cruise passengers but the system automatically sends it to every booking. Thanks for that. It would have been helpful for Viking to add a footnote in their email that the VeriFLY system was not really aimed at the UK staycation cruises. I've just spent at least an hour going through the palaver of setting up the app and trying to get the "Ready to Travel" authorisation for our 14th August cruise. I'm now successfully authorized through the VerFLY system but I'm just a tad miffed that an hour of my life has been wasted on a pointless exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreycruiser Posted July 27, 2021 #137 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I have another question about embarkation. I have seen the comments about being released from the cabin after handing over covid test samples and viewing the muster drill video, but what happens before cabin access? If we have an early check in time are we held in one of the public areas on the ship until our access time of 2.00 pm or can we wander about and eat/drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted July 27, 2021 #138 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, ospreycruiser said: I have another question about embarkation. I have seen the comments about being released from the cabin after handing over covid test samples and viewing the muster drill video, but what happens before cabin access? If we have an early check in time are we held in one of the public areas on the ship until our access time of 2.00 pm or can we wander about and eat/drink? We embarked around 11:30 and it seemed as though all the cabins were ready for occupation. We left the ship at 7:20 and I believe everyone was disembarked by 8:30. So no waiting for cabin to be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 27, 2021 #139 Share Posted July 27, 2021 21 hours ago, Staffordshirecruiser said: Hi - just checking those people who have booked UK Star voyages or those who are interested know about the book of faces We love Viking UK, the US site is also really good. I need a bigger hint if possible, please. Viking UK brings me a group of people who would apparently like to be actual Vikings, and the office supply company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.in.nc Posted July 27, 2021 #140 Share Posted July 27, 2021 27 minutes ago, lisiamc said: I need a bigger hint if possible, please. Viking UK brings me a group of people who would apparently like to be actual Vikings, and the office supply company. https://www.vikingrivercruises.co.uk/search-cruises/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreycruiser Posted July 27, 2021 #141 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Glenndale said: We embarked around 11:30 and it seemed as though all the cabins were ready for occupation. We left the ship at 7:20 and I believe everyone was disembarked by 8:30. So no waiting for cabin to be ready. Thanks Glenndale. If everybody was disembarked by 8:30 what time did they stop serving breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordshirecruiser Posted July 27, 2021 Author #142 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Hi Lis how about We Love V**ing Cruises (UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted July 27, 2021 #143 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Tom.in.nc said: https://www.vikingrivercruises.co.uk/search-cruises/index.html 1 hour ago, Staffordshirecruiser said: Hi Lis how about We Love V**ing Cruises (UK) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted July 28, 2021 #144 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Have seen that the Scilly Isles has been dropped for the sailing on the 7th and Holyhead has been substituted for Douglas on a later sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amelia3171 Posted July 28, 2021 #145 Share Posted July 28, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 2:03 PM, Staffordshirecruiser said: Taunton, Amelia and Ansun, I think you have all said you are new to Viking, is there anything else you would like to check with one of us who were on the Venus sailing? Hi Staffordshirecruiser Thank you for the asking. My main questions were around parking at the port (which has been answered) and where and when does the first Covid test take place, and what happens before the results come back (which has been answered but I know it may be different for our cruise). No doubt more questions will come to me but as ever these forums have been so useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton Trotter Posted July 29, 2021 #146 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 5:15 PM, ospreycruiser said: Just received the Viking email about the Verifly app. This will not be compatible with my old phone and when I booked on the phone I was told the NHS vaccination letter was acceptable, but no mention of this option in the mail. Although it’s not mandatory I thought the App was a good idea to load up the vaccine certs pre embarkation, two fewer bits of paper to locate. Took me about 5 mins to set up me and then same for the husband. Longest time was getting a photo in which we didn’t look like serial killers 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted July 29, 2021 #147 Share Posted July 29, 2021 20 hours ago, downsmead said: Have seen that the Scilly Isles has been dropped for the sailing on the 7th and Holyhead has been substituted for Douglas on a later sailing. Where did you find out this information ? There is no notification on my "My Viking Journey" nor on Viking's own website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton Trotter Posted July 29, 2021 #148 Share Posted July 29, 2021 20 hours ago, downsmead said: Have seen that the Scilly Isles has been dropped for the sailing on the 7th and Holyhead has been substituted for Douglas on a later sailing. Now I will not be happy if they pull Tresco from the 14/8 sailing as that’s the one excursion I was really looking forward to. Do you know if they emailed everyone or just announced it on their website? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted July 29, 2021 #149 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Marmaduke said: Where did you find out this information ? There is no notification on my "My Viking Journey" nor on Viking's own website. I got an email with the revised schedule for the 07/08 Hopefully if you have not had an email, your sailing should be ok, the 21/08 have had an email re their change. Keeping fingers crossed for you. We are sad to be missing the Scilly Isles but never mind. Edited July 29, 2021 by downsmead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunian Posted July 29, 2021 #150 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I guess this will apply to the 14th too. Very disappointed as it was the highlight of the trip for us and is the only place we have not visited before. I guess now we never will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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