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Jim Avery

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  • Location
    Valley of the Sun, Arizona
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    SeaDream, Viking Oceans
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Jost van Dyke, BVI

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  1. You don't want to know what is in the guides jellyfish sting remedy.....😱
  2. The OP asked for opinions. I gave mine. Why are you bothered by that?
  3. Ok, let's be clear, no cruise is a "good investment". You take a cruise for only two reasons. 1. You want to . 2. You can. Simple. If you like what you see and can afford it, take it. Stop worrying about saving a nickel here or there.
  4. I don't think I mentioned docked in Vancouver. What I said is I tip in US$ and any Asian currency I might have left over I give in addition to the US$. Primarily to our steward. The crew come from many countries and do trade among themselves.
  5. I will reiterate what you have said before. I have spoken with a number of crew, some of which we were on our third WC with, and every one says they get nothing beyond their contracted amount. So Viking uses it as a way to squeeze a few drops more from passengers, And not general tipping, as you say special crew you form relationships with.
  6. While good suggestions, and I am a fan of the Thames Clipper boats, none are a good choice if you have more than minimal luggage. If you have more than basic carry on rollers I would suggest Addison Lee car service.
  7. The ships operate on US$ so that is what we use. Also if any unused asian currency we add that too.
  8. Moveable umbrellas like on SeaDream would help. A request to a deck steward and one is set up by your lounger.🍹
  9. Because they aren't fully booked... More perceived need to hurry.
  10. Haha don't worry. My dear wife still turns the wrong way out of the elevator just about every time. And on her third Viking WC. Second in 4046. Talk about directionally challenged...🍸
  11. Sorry but going West you lose a day. Going East you repeat the day. Just lost January 22 going Westbound over the IDL.🥃
  12. Chair hogs seem to have learned this on the mass market ships before graduating to Regent.
  13. Nuke is right. You don't get what you don't ask for. Sometimes you have to ask a bit forcefully. Be prepared to walk if you don't get what you want.
  14. It continues to amaze how bad Viking shore side experience is compared to the onboard service. Shoreside acts like they are doing us a favor taking our money and "allowing'" us to sail on their ships. I fully agree with Andy's take.
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