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We were told zero balance when we checked out.
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216 euros is more than incidentals. Should have never been charged in the first place. Can see swiping it just in case, but charging to it is a different story
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Be careful when staying at this hotel. Was part of the Viking post extension in Madrid and just got hit with a bill for $216.00 euros even though we didn't have any charges there and it was a zero bill when we checked out. This comes from them requesting a credit card for incidental charges. Naturally, we are challenging this charge. Very bad form on their part.
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Ended up taking the optional tapas tour my viking hotel reps in Madrid. Thought it was a waste of money. $105.00 a person which included a total of six different small tapas each along with wine. For $210.00 could have had a really nice dinner in Madrid.
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Chef Joseph actually has a very impressive resume. I attributed it more to the people working under him since in most cases, he is over seeing the item. He had to work with the staff he is given. Doesn't do the hiring.
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Just finished the transatlantic cruise on Viking Star and found the food for the most part hit and miss. Discussed this with Chef Joseph, (executive chef) and learned that probably most of the people working in the galley go through a short training session with Viking before finally being hired and are not professional trained. More like being a line cook. He did say that Viking was cutting back on the thickness of the steak cuts and the food style was being revamped, not necessarily to the good. Appears to be cooking for a more general crowd taste as oppose to authentic versions. He did personally go back to the authentic original version of lobster thermidor the two of us one night in the main dining room, which by the way was great. It was really enjoyable talking to him and we appreciably the personal tour of the kitchen that he gave to the two us us.
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For Those Who've Sailed Transatlantic...Dress Code?
hutch1994 replied to strawbs1's topic in Viking Ocean
Giving Carnival a big run for the money in this category. -
For Those Who've Sailed Transatlantic...Dress Code?
hutch1994 replied to strawbs1's topic in Viking Ocean
Just finished the TA cruise and clothing choices for evening were all over the place. Saw everything from really well dressed people as well as people looking like they were about to clean out their basements in the dining room at night. Obviously the lady assigning tables did not enforce the dress code which is sad. -
Certainly we didn't get our $700.00 worth of wine or drink that we paid for the package. Could have just spent that amount and picked out what we wanted from the wine list instead of buying it by the glass from the silver spirits list.
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You do you, I will do me. Think it's a juvenile thing. Expect better on Viking with their age specifics.
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Can you apply unused shipboard credits for additional viking gratuities to be given to ship's personnel. Have already done the prepaid gratuities and have some shipboard credits still left.
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On the Star doing the transatlantic crossing and haven't encountered the silly duck phenomenon on board. Hooray!!
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Or the mask wearers that wore their masks resting on their chins.
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Brought our masks for the long bus rides. That's were we caught it on our river cruise.
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Noticed that coughing has begun big time in the explorer's lounge and the dining room. Need to be viligant and keep a low profile. Still have 6 days before our flight. Caught major bronchitis on our river cruise from those coughers.
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On an ocean cruise and the dress is all over the place. Some people dress like they are cleaning out their basement and others dress nicely. Personally prefer a more well dressed approach to grunge.
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Has anyone had a hydrafacial done while on board?
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Are there hooks on the bathroom doors to hang robes on the Viking Star
hutch1994 replied to RMLLEL's topic in Viking Ocean
Currently and there are two hooks on the wall in the bathroom, not the bathroom door as it is sliding.