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Use this link to get cruise ships ports schedule:

http://crew-center.com/cruise-ships-ports-schedules-2019

Try going November through March.  Places like Barcelona are nice during the day temperature wise,

and there are far fewer tourists.  I went in early December to Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal and it was not

crowded.  One of the guides was excited just because there were no crowds.

Although the State Department said there would be “no exemptions” for Cuba investments, Freyre said the law contains a cutout for technology and travel-related business that would appear to exempt U.S. airlines and cruise ships traveling to Cuba. Washington Post 04172019

Think about what the increase in all types of ships will do to our oceans.  Collisions with ships are one of the primary threats to marine mammals, particularly large whales, along the U.S. West Coast and around the world  (www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov). 

I really enjoy traveling on a cruise ship, but I also want the Cruise Line executives

to be aware of the impact of more and larger ships on our oceans.

Try www.tomsportguides.com.  Maps and lots of info about ports around the world.

I was solo in a DV cabin on a Viking ocean cruise.  Closet is very awkward to get to

and way too small.

I've cancelled an excursion for this 12/4 cruise, no problem.  Posted to credit card about 11 days later.

Here's the rules from the terms and conditions for Viking ocean cruises:

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS FOR SHORE EXCURSIONS (OCEANS):

• In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 2 days in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 2 days of the tour.
  
• Online booking and cancellations will close 7 days before your cruise sets sail.
  
• During this 7 day pre-sail period, you can cancel items by calling us.
  
• Once you arrive onboard, you will have the ability to manage your Shore Excursions and Dining options again, with one exception—all Shore Excursions that occur during the first two days of sailing will be non-refundable.
  
• Please note, whether an optional tour is booked through My Viking Journey or onboard, refunds are only processed onboard and will be applied as credit towards your onboard invoice balance. Should you have a negative credit balance at the end of your voyage, the refund toward your credit card will be processed onboard. Please allow 14 business days for this to reflect on your statement.
  
• Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible.
  
• Tours operate rain or shine.
  
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Try http://www.tomsportguides.com for ports all over the world!

See tomsportguides.com for very helpful port information in various ports in the world!

Be aware not all Viking shore excursions that are advertised on the website are available for your particular cruise.