Hobson1754

I’m also loving your positive reviews/posts. On our last (and first) Viking cruise I had a very poor meal in the MDR on our 1st night (although DH’s was fine) - and I thought OMG what have I paid all this money for? However that was the only meal I had cause to complain about, yes some were better than others but that’s the way it goes wherever you are and, as many have said on this forum, everyone is allowed an ‘off day’! Gives me plenty of optimism for our cruise in September.

Actually on our last cruise the singers did a version of Bohemian Rhapsody - we were very sceptical, however they made quite a good job of it, although granted it was never going to give goose bumps like Freddie!!

Neither did ABBA & it didn’t stop Viking 😂

Any of those would be great - we’re huge Eagles fans

Or AC/DC 😂😂

No it isn’t to the same extent as US - I think THR means we don’t normally tip the way it’s done in US, however if someone goes above & beyond then we will maybe recognise this with a tip.

Tut tut - you wouldn’t be trying to wind people up, would you Lorna 😂😂

I so agree with you. Having been there twice on a cruise (2nd time we stayed on board) I have no desire to go back. I have often wondered if there is some part of Gibraltar, that we’ve not seen, which is so much nicer after speaking to some 😏

I have received a response from Viking (UK) today and they acknowledge that: “We are aware of isolated instances of improper conduct from service animals and their owners in our public areas on board on of our ocean vessels, and this has been addressed internally.” ’….guests travelling with a service animal are required to provide the appropriate documentation to support their request, which is reviewed by our Senior Management Team prior to approval. Requests for pets or emotional support animals are denied, as per our policy on the matter.’ They added that they are confident that all aspects of our on board experience, on our upcoming 2 cruises will be entirely to our satisfaction. Let’s hope so🤞

My husband who’s a keen golfer always says Golf Clubs, here in UK anyway, give guidance & categorise jeans as ‘having pockets stitched on the outside’ & those trousers clearly don’t.

So was I - will have to look into this 😏

So basically am I correct in saying that they are implying that the passengers on that cruise who reported various instances on CC which occurred on Viking Star were at best exaggerating - at worst lying/hallucinating and/or doctoring photographs?

Sorry meant to say EE not UK 😀

Yes I’m with UK too but pay £10 for an ‘add on’ for unlimited calls & txts & some data when abroad - this ‘add on’ lasts a month.

That was one of my main concerns and included it in my email to Viking - which I’m still waiting for an acknowledgment/response to.

I’ve had a look around in relation to rules re cruises going from and around Europe but can’t seem to find much apart from the previous poster who forwarded us to P&O’s rules. seems it’s more about individual cruise lines policy. I have found this in relation to bringing pets into UK You can enter or return to Great Britain with your pet cat, dog or ferret if it: has been microchipped. has a pet passport or health certificate. has been vaccinated against rabies - it will also need a blood test if you're travelling from an country that is not 'listed' I too think it’s more to do with cruises departing from US and think that it’s maybe put the nail in the coffin for our plans to do Panama Canal - FL To LA for Christmas 2024 😤

Thank you - Brings back wonderful memories of Venice at night😀

This rewritten/reworded policy could be a logistical nightmare for Viking in respect of passengers who have already paid their account balance and are expecting to take their ESA dogs with them - especially if they’re due to travel in the near future.

Yes - How are they going to ensure that😏

Ok thanks for that.

Am I missing something here? The dogs I have seen via the photographs from Viking Star bear no resemblance to ‘Service Dogs’ I am used to seeing in the UK. Are service dogs in the US often small toy dogs e.g. Pekingese?

Excellently worded letter which states the case very clearly 👏

My concern is how can Viking tell passengers they cannot bring dogs onboard if Karina Hagen travels with hers - no matter how well they behave?

I’ve sent 2 emails and am yet to receive an acknowledgement - Andy, you must hold some sway in the upper echelons of Viking 😂

Interesting - yes I think those regs would put pay to all the dogs travelling on Viking. Going to check out if it’s the same for rest of EU