dinooz

Thanks for your advice. We really appreciate that.

You just need to be aware that while Celebrity may charge $6 for the visa, some other cruise lines will charge you a lot more. Princess for example charge each person in excess of $40 USD which caused an outpouring of rage last year when they upped the fee from what others were generally charging.

Thanks for your help again.

Hi MMDown under,

Thanks for your quick reply. We do have plans to go on some shore day excursions organised by the RCI and private tour group. Does the US$6 visa still OK for them?

I read some horrible stories when cruisers were denied boarding because they didn't have the visa organised before departure when starting a cruise from China for example. That's why we are a bit confused and anxious on what we are supposed to do as a first time cruiser. We booked our cruise online direct with RCI. I went to a local travel agent to ask for some advice and they don't want to help at all since I haven't booked the cruise through them.

Regards,

Karen

Hi,

My name is Karen from Tasmania, Australia. I am travelling with my husband and daughter for our first ever cruise with Voyagers of the Seas (operated by RCI). Departing Singapore on 30th of June, 2018 for 9 nights stopping in Thailand, Vietnam (3 ports: Phu My, Nha Trang and Chan May) and Hong Kong as the final destination.

We are a bit confused about Visa requirements for Vietnam. Just rung the RC hotline, the staff said the ship personnel should be able to assist us for a visa once we are on board. There will be a nominal fee of $50 per person. But she said we need to call the Vietnam Embassy to confirm if we still need to apply for a multiple entry visa beforehand. Can anyone with similar situations please help?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Karen