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Was told by several crew in both January and March this year, that Star is going into drydock in November, and ship to be refurbished as well.

Was on Star DV in March. No drawers in closet.

@kctwinmommy Very much enjoying your writing style, and your detailed descriptions. Thanks.

@clairol Thanks for taking your valuable vacation time to post your impressions and photos.

Try doing a mock UberX booking, Miami cruise port to MIA, same day of week and time. Have to select airline and terminal. I think you'll see it's between approximately $17 to $24

Have noticed for several months: when doing a mock booking, wording above cabin selection says to select cabin from all available inventory, and way more cabins show than the previous listing of only 5 or so cabins. To answer @JerryInIL question, was recently on TA FLL/BCN. Around 800 pax.

Was on Star, Hawaiian Islands Sojourn 28 Dec 2023 thru 13 Jan 2024, LA/LA. Seas were very rough about 3 hours out of LA. Just after sail away, Captain warned pax, and he was correct. Lasted approximately 3 days. Not frightening, but had to move about carefully, holding railings, walking slowly, etc. Bags were out. Also rough seas on return, approaching West coast, but not as bad as begining of voyage. Cabin was deck 5 midships, so I suspect those on higher decks fore and aft felt more motion. We were fine, but noticed public venues did lack several pax.

Stayed in 4114 DV5 (far aft portside) on last TA. Very quiet, not withstanding neighborly sounds -- always a variable. Got lots of steps walking to theatre forward, and everywhere else ! All DV's are the same, size, as are V's.

Looking forward to reading your upcoming Live from. Thanks

Reluctant to add to this debate, yet a person who lives in a $1 million or a $5 million or more home, certainly does not "need" that extra space to live. They "choose" it because the are, most likely financially able. I do not pass judgement on those folks. People do that with which they are comfortable, be it homes (maybe 2 or 3), cars, or even tipping.

@daydreamer62 Thanks for spending your valuable vacation time to post on your live from. Enjoying your objective comments, as well as tour descriptions and photos.

I think the OP would like a currently onboard pax to snap a photo of room service menu, and post it here.

From Sea Trade Cruise News: Viking Earnings Call https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/finance/viking-continues-contrarian-no-guidance-nor-striving-investment-grade?utm_campaign=SC_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Update_NL_05312024&utm_emailname=SC_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Update_NL_05312024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=9d5bd72d-7f4c-4493-b015-48013d5850ea&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&eM=aa701701123f0394af13ba72c3450f5afc29342d5a552fc03cb711122d86b6d0&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&sessionCode=S_STRDCRSNEWS&sp_eh=aa701701123f0394af13ba72c3450f5afc29342d5a552fc03cb711122d86b6d0

From SeaTrade Cruise News: Marina Refurb https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/refurb-design-interiors/marina-gains-trio-fb-venues-redesigned-penthouse-suites?utm_campaign=SC_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Update_NL_05312024&utm_emailname=SC_News_Seatrade Cruise News Weekly Update_NL_05312024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_MDMContactID=9d5bd72d-7f4c-4493-b015-48013d5850ea&utm_campaigntype=Newsletter&eM=aa701701123f0394af13ba72c3450f5afc29342d5a552fc03cb711122d86b6d0&eventSeriesCode=ES_SEATRDCRSCTNT&eventEditionCode=MTM00SCC&sessionCode=S_STRDCRSNEWS&sp_eh=aa701701123f0394af13ba72c3450f5afc29342d5a552fc03cb711122d86b6d0

@Sthrngary New Photo ? I liked your Avatar -- it allowed me to imagine what you looked like ! I had viewed your comparison Xcel sheet, and also noticed your names and booking #. Now deleted. I would also like to experience Explora Journeys, at the right price point. I recently watched a Travel Agency presentation, live from the Explora Journey ship. Looks and sounds like you will enjoy your cruise with them. They also include gratuities in the fare.

Good to know you always received satisfaction of the BPG. If you have read the topic "Watching Deals and Sales", you can see not all pax receive the BPG. @jonthomas has reported an unsatisfactory result.

On reading of 1st sentence, thought you meant $400 pp. Now you'll be able to buy a couple soft drinks with your $8. IMO, not an honorable way to treat repeat pax, especially since you have BPG.

I have "Reported" to ask for topic to be pinned to top of Viking Ocean category.

No, you are able to do this yourself on My Viking Journey - MVJ - portal, once you add your cruise to profile, and air has been assigned. Find options under the "Manage My Air" tab.

Happy to say that my daughter and son-in-law are now on their 1st cruise together, (his 1st ever cruise) on X in Alaska. She has elite status, based on our many, many X cruises, starting in 1993. Last X was 2018. She has been on many cruises with us, so I'm confident that she will really enjoy the cruise life, especially now with husband. Proud to say she made all travel arrangements, air, hotel cruise, shorex, herself. I did share some advice, learned from some 50 cruises. And of course much that I learned from fellow CC pax.

From Travel Insured, FlexiPax is a relatively new product offered by brokers only You will not find that product on Travel Insured website. Have purchased it 2 times from Trip insurance store. Slightly different coverages than World Wide trip protector, but above broker can guide you to best policy for "your exact trip".

Forgot to say, another CC member @jonthomas gave me a heads up on the flash sale. Thanks JT.

No secret. It is on the O website. O has reduced the quantity of mailings, as was said in a previous earnings call. One can learn much from those calls.

Disappointed with so many deletions. Grilled fish, chicken to name 2. On NCLH investor day at NYSE, CEO said they were eliminating about 30% of food items (slow movers), so this is the result in just 1 venue. Current Waves menu on Sirena (from O website) https://www.oceaniacruises.com/Documents/Menus/1719/Waves-Menu.pdf