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  1. We are just returned from the reverse run of this itinerary (Buenos Aires to Santiago). A few days into the cruise, we were offered a choice of four different day long excursions in Santiago which all ended at the airport. We chose one that included Bicentennial Park and the Bahai Temple. We disembarked about 8:30 am and proceeded through customs and passport control. We identified our luggage in the terminal and handed it off to porters who secured it in a locked truck for the day. We then boarded a coach for an all day tour of Santiago. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. We were fed a delicious lunch at a lovely restaurant overlooking the Bicentennial Park. Around 5 pm, were dropped off at the airport where we reclaimed our luggage. The cost was $249 per person, IIRC. Our flight was not until 11:20 pm, so we still had several hours to kill in the airport. The biggest downside was that we could not check in until 3 hours before our departure, so we spent a few hours sitting with our bags. We had some dinner and people watched for a bit and then it was time to check in. In my opinion, it was better than spending 14 hours at the airport. Viking did offer a "hospitality room" at a hotel in Santiago for those pax with late flights. I am not sure what this looked like as we chose the other option. I hope this helps.
  2. Thanks TayanaLorna! This is super helpful. 😀
  3. We will be on our first ocean sailing on Viking in February from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Does anyone know if VO ships stock memory foam pillows? I have trouble sleeping on any other kind of pillow, so I always travel with my own. My Viking rep said that his information shows they can be requested, but they are not listed in the Onboard Preferences section of MVJ. Given how long this trip is, I would love to leave my pillow at home and free up some valuable luggage space. Can anyone confirm whether or not I can rely on finding one onboard? Thanks in advance!
  4. We (2 guys, early 60's) have been on 15+ cruises on NCL and we have met many, many wonderful people through these meetups. Both men and women, almost always couples, from all over the world. While they have mostly skewed older (over 40), there have also been some younger folks. This may be because we tend to choose longer itineraries. On some sailings, we have become fast friends with just one other couple on board, while other times there has been a large, gregarious group. Give it a try the first couple nights, as sometimes people don't make it on embarkation day. We have also found that once you meet others, you can adjust the meetup time and place to suit your needs. Don't miss out on the chance to meet some really great people!
  5. Thanks @njhorseman! I see it now. I have been over and over these pages so many times that it must have gotten past me. I am grateful for the valuable help that Cruise Critic always offers!!
  6. I am sorry if this has been covered, but my search was not successful. We are on the Gem's Transatlantic itinerary from NYC to Rome on 4/24/22. My question is about testing ahead of our return flight to the US. We are going directly from the ship to the airport in Rome, using NCL's shuttle. (We purchased our air through NCL when it was really cheap.) Will there be testing available on the ship the day before we disembark? We have to show proof of a negative Covid test just one day before we fly. I'm hoping someone has already faced this scenario and can help us out. Also, I understand that it could all change before we end our cruise on 5/9... Thanks!!
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