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Updated with dates:

 

10 January - Los Angeles, California

11 January - Los Angeles, California

12 January - Los Angeles, California

13-15 January - Sail the Pacific Ocean

16 January - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

17 January - Sail the Pacific Ocean

18 January - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

19-22 January - Sail the Pacific Ocean

23 January - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

24 January - Sail the Pacific Ocean

25 January - Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama

26-27 January - Sail the Pacific Ocean

28-31 January - Sail the South Pacific Ocean

1 February - Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

2 February - Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

3 February - Sail the South Pacific Ocean

4 February - Puerto Montt, Chile

5 February - Sail the South Pacific Ocean

6 February - Scenic cruising: Amalia Glacier

7 February - Punta Arenas, Chile

8 February - Sail the South Pacific Ocean

9 February - Scenic Cruising: Cape Horn

10-13 February - Sail the South Atlantic Ocean

13 February - Montevideo, Uruguay

14 February - Punta del Este, Uruguay

15-18 February - Sail the South Atlantic Ocean

19-23 February - Sail the Atlantic Ocean

24 February - Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island

25-27 February - Sail the Atlantic Ocean

28 February - Maderia (Funchal), Portugal

1 March - Sail the Atlantic Ocean

2 March - Seville (Cádiz), Spain

3 March - Gibraltar, United Kingdom

4 March - Granada (Málaga), Spain

5 March - Sail the Mediterranean Sea

6 March - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

7 March - Sail the Mediterranean Sea

8 March - Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy

9 March - Valletta, Malta

10 March - Valletta, Malta

11 March - Sail the Ionian Sea

12 March - Corfu (Kérkyra), Greece

13 March - Sail the Adriatic Sea

14 March - Kotor, Montenegro

15 March - Split, Croatia

16 March - Venice (Fusina), Italy

17 March - Venice (Fusina), Italy

18 March - Zadar, Croatia

19 March - Dubrovnik, Croatia

20 March - Dubrovnik, Croatia

21 March - Sail the Adriatic Sea

22 March - Katakolon, Greece

23 March - Nafplio, Greece

24 March - Crete (Heraklion), Greece

25 March - Scenic Sailing: Suez Canal

26 March - Scenic Sailing: Suez Canal

27-28 March - Sail the Red Sea

29 March - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

30 March - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

31 March - Yanbu al-Bahr, Saudi Arabia

1 April - Yanbu al-Bahr, Saudi Arabia

2 April - Sail the Gulf of Aqaba

3 April - Aqaba, Jordan

4 April - Aqaba, Jordan

5 April - Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

6 April - Luxor (Safaga), Egypt

7 April - Sail the Red Sea

8 April - Scenic Sailing: Suez Canal

9 April - Alexandria, Egypt

10 April - Cairo (Port Said), Egypt

11 April - Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel

12 April - Haifa, Israel

13 April - Haifa, Israel

14 April - Sail the Mediterranean Sea

15 April - Rhodes, Greece

16 April - Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

17 April - Sail the Aegean Sea

18 April - Istanbul, Turkey

19 April - Istanbul, Turkey

20 April - Sail the Aegean Sea

21 April - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

22 April - Athens (Piraeus), Greece

23 April - Sail the Ionian Sea

24 April - Sicily (Messina), Italy

25 April - Naples, Italy

26 April - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

27 April - Monte Carlo, Monaco

28 April - Sail the Mediterranean Sea

29 April - Barcelona, Spain

30 April - Barcelona, Spain

1 May - Murcia (Cartagena), Spain

2 May - Sail the Strait of Gibraltar

3 May - Lisbon, Portugal

4-5 May - Sail the Atlantic Ocean

6 May - Portsmouth, England

7 May - Scenic Sailing: English Channel

8 May - London (Tilbury), England

9 May - London (Tilbury), England

Revised itinerary as of 9 January 2022:

 

LA (3 days)
Cabo San Lucas, MX
Puerto Vallarta, MX
Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera) Costa Rica
Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Puerto Montt, Chile
Amalia Glacier, Chile [Day 27-28 @ sea]
Punta Arenas, Chile
Cape Horn, Chile [Day 30-34]
Montevideo, Uruguay
Punta del Este, Uruguay
Mindelo, San Vicente Island, Cape Verde
Madeira (Fuchal), Portugal
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Strait of Gibraltar
Granada (Malaga), Spain
Pulma de Mallorca, Spain
Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy
Valletta, Malta
Corfu, Greece
Kotor, Montenegro
Split, Croatia
Venice (Fusina), Italy [2 days]
Zadar, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Olympia (Katokolon), Greece
Nafplio, Greece
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Suez Canal
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

[the following remains the same as the 26 Nov 2021 revision to the itinerary]
Jeddah – Wednesday, March 30
Yanbu al-Bahr – Thursday, March 31
Yanbu al-Bahr – Friday, April 1
Aqaba, Jordan – Sunday, April 3
Aqaba, Jordan – Monday, April 4
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – Tuesday, April 5
Alexandria, Egypt – Saturday, April 9
Cairo, Egypt – Sunday, April 10
Jerusalem, Israel – Monday, April 11
Haifa, Israel – Tuesday, April 12
Haifa, Israel – Wednesday, April 13
Rhodes, Greece – Friday, April 15
Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey – Saturday, April 16
Istanbul, Turkey – Monday, April 18
Istanbul, Turkey – Tuesday, April 19
Athens (Piraeus), Greece – Thursday, April 21
Athens (Piraeus), Greece – Friday, April 22
Sicily (Messina), Italy – Sunday, April 24
Naples, Italy – Monday, April 25
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Wednesday, April 27
Barcelona, Spain – Friday, April 29
Barcelona, Spain – Saturday, April 30
Murcia (Cartagena), Spain – Sunday, May 1
Portsmouth, England – Friday, May 6
London (Tilbury), England – Sunday, May 8
London (Tilbury), England – Monday, May 9
 

6 minutes ago, IWantToLiveOverTheSea said:

Was the panorama excursion the included excursion, I assume?

 

Yes, the Puntarenas Panorama excursion was the included excursion at Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica.  While https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/ didn't have a favorable review of the Panorama excursion... apparently due to the transport to and from... 
https://roseandtedsexcellentadventure.com/ and others on FaceBook seemed to have enjoyed this included excursion.

1 hour ago, GKTV32162 said:

World Cruise Day 10/152 - Puntarenas, Costa Rica -Pura Vida!

 

https://kolbsontheroad.blogspot.com/2022/01/world-cruise-day-10152-puntarenas-costa.html

I see that the review of the Puntarenas Panorama wasn’t favorable [per Garry’s blog], so I was wondering if others might chime in as to their reviews of the other Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica excursions which were offered:

• Jungle Boat & Crocodile Safari
• A Walk in The Clouds
• Andalusian Horse Show
• The Story of Starbucks Coffee from Field to Cup
• Eco-Bike Adventure
   

1 hour ago, Aquadesiac said:

DH and I used to live in downtown Seattle (2nd & Vine in Belltown)

What a small world.  DW used to live on Queen Anne hill before we were married.  back in the late 80's or early 90's we used to occasionally go to a restaurant/ bar right about 2nd & Vine named "Two Dagos from Texas" which was owned by two brothers of Italian descent.  One brother was the chef and the other was more of the business manager.  GREAT food!  But sadly they moved on.  

 

We're looking forward to meeting you in person once we board in LA.

The Viking Star is now in the Pacific having made it through the Panama Canal.  

5 hours ago, UWDawg said:

@onlyslightlymadyou can see the current revised post-LA itinerary under the following Cruise Critic post: #1488

@onlyslightlymad and @larry1365FYI... I noticed that @Aquadesiac posted the revised itinerary on her Round The World Writer blog.  This will be a useful link to share with your non-CC member friends and family, plus she is an excellent writer and I enjoy reading her unique spin on the 21/22 Viking World Cruise; I think you will too.

https://roundtheworldwriter.blogspot.com/p/2022-viking-horizons-revised-itinerary.html

23 minutes ago, onlyslightlymad said:

Another watcher here I'm afraid.  Just looking at your itinerary on the Viking website but I think it must be out of date as it lists ports that are not currently open to cruise ships.  Do you have a link to the current itinerary?

@onlyslightlymadyou can see the current revised post-LA itinerary under the following Cruise Critic post: #1488

1 hour ago, larry1365 said:

Yes. Going to be an avid lurker. We were on the 2018 Inaugural WC.
 

Want to see where you go and how far. Have friends who were going to get on in LA and cancelled Tuesday. They were using funds rebated from the 2019 WC that only got as far as Dubai. 

Have there been itinerary changes announced for once you leave LA?

 

Larry

@larry1365 you can see the current revised post-LA itinerary under the following Cruise Critic post: #1488

3 minutes ago, 1985rz1 said:

I may be missing something.  If one's phone supports WiFi calling, why not just use the phone's native message app in airplane mode?

 

I would think the same, but it may depend on how the carrier processes the call.  I have yet to follow up with my carrier (Verizon), but I came across this comments in there FAQ section for their TravelPass international travel plan offering.

 

https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/travel-pass/

Q: Can I use Wi-Fi calling with TravelPass?
A: Wi-Fi calling isn't included with TravelPass. Wi-Fi calling to a country other than the US is charged international long distance rates regardless of whether or not you have an international travel plan.

 

So sometime over the next month I plan on following up with them to better understand their charging policy and how this might apply to third party applications such WhatsApp and Signal.

1 hour ago, khuselid said:

Hi all,

 

I have searched for this answer, but can't find a recent one. What is the wifi policy and how good is coverage on the ship? Will my husband and I be able to text each other while on the ship, do they have the silly one device rule?  

 

@khuselid,

 

@TayanaLorna provided responded to a similar question under a related topic where her response was: #2. "It's one device per person per cabin.  So if you want to use Wifi on your tablet or laptop, you need to disconnect your phone from it."

 

Additionally, in My Viking Journey, within the ONBOARD EXPERIENCE section under Stateroom Services, there are the following comments regarding the internet service which you might find of interest:

Internet Access

 

I've also seen bits and pieces in various CC Boards regarding the WiFi service.  NY Nick had some comments you might find useful in this post: #382

 

3 hours ago, PKNC said:

Can you use Wi-Fi data on your cell phone on the ship to make local and international calls, without being charged roaming rates?

 

2 hours ago, JeriGail said:

You can if you have an app that lets you made calls over Wi Fi.  Search for "android wifi calling app" or "iphone wifi calling app" to find your options.  These apps will often also let you text over Wi Fi too.

 

2 hours ago, Squawkman said:

If you have AT&T, WiFi calling is included. Just be sure to turn it on in the MyAT&T app. It may be turned on in iOS settings as well.

 

2 hours ago, DrKoob said:

If you are lucky enough to have T-Mobile you can make calls and use data for free all over Europe with or without WiFi. If you have an iPhone you can always FaceTime and use audio only. You can now do that to android phones as well.

 

It would be GREAT if we can get guidance on specific cell phone settings for each of the major carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) to avoid roaming or inadvertent international calling costs during a Viking Ocean voyage.  I know that I've seen some comments on the use of FaceTime, WhatsApp (#409) and FB Messenger as WiFi alternatives, but I'm more concerned at this time about the settings to avoid cellular charges.  I have an iPhone and use Verizon as a carrier.  Since we will be on a world cruise, I anticipate there may be different approaches for those traveling in SE Asia versus the Mediterranean or the Baltic areas.  With all of the experienced cruisers here on the CC board, I'm sure that there is lots of accumulated knowledge to be shared.  I appreciate others' recommendations and guidance.

1 hour ago, kimgeo said:

From Coffee to Storage

First I would like to thank you all for so many helpful tips!  I have spent most of my free time over the past few weeks reading 59 pages of great info.

 

We are taking our first VO cruise in January.  We are planning on using luggage direct to ship a large suitcase.  Can anyone tell me if there is sufficient room under the bed to stash the suitcase-or any other hints on where we can store it for our 30 day cruise.

Thanks-Kim

Per 2021/22 WC board:

 

@Jazmyn49 #1121 "We have been on 2 World Cruises and find there is plenty of room under the bed.  We do put our carry on inside a bigger suitcase but that's just for our convenience.  Other posts have given dimensions."

 

@Redwarrior68 #1123 "From the floor to the bottom of the king bed is 11 3/4 inches.  We put 4 large and 2 medium size suitcases under the bed."

 

On 10/14/2021 at 1:08 PM, zelker said:

Does anyone happen to have a list of Salon Services with prices (for Ocean, if that makes a difference).

 

Thx.

 

Here's a better response courtesy of JHBertram on the Viking Star: 2021-22 World Cruise - December 24, 2021 CC Board #163; Includes photo of salon services and price list from 2020.  Prices might be different for 2021.

5 hours ago, zelker said:

Have tried searching both the Viking website and here and can't find a phone number for the ship (Orion) in case someone needs to reach us in an emergency.  Anybody??

 

4 hours ago, Peregrina651 said:

 

 It will be provided in your cruise docs which will be e-mailed to you about 2 week prior to departure.

 

 

 

Thank you Zelker for asking the question and thank you Peregrina651 for the response.  In registering travel plans in the STEP Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (https://step.state.gov) amongst the information requested is:

“* Please provide at least one complete address and/or phone number where the U.S. Embassy can reach you while traveling abroad in the case of an emergency.”

 

So I too was trying to figure out emergency contact information while on the ship because I’m not sure my cell phone will be functional. Although I will be on the Viking Star rather than the Orion.

 

19 hours ago, zelker said:

Does anyone happen to have a list of Salon Services with prices (for Ocean, if that makes a difference).

 

Thx.

 

From a June 18, 2019 post associated with the Viking 19/20 World Cruise: #397, so the prices are likely out of date, but it gives you an idea of some of the services offered.

 

Prices are as follows.

Women’s - mani &59/pedi $69/

wash, cut, blow dry $75 - $80 - $85 (depending on hair length)

Men’s - mani $35/pedi $69

haircut - $39

11 hours ago, esther e said:

Just curious -- I am a solo traveler and wonder if Viking has a meet and greet or social hour for solos, to get to know one another.

See post #1272 for a summary of comments from Viking when a similar "solos" question was raised for the World Cruise.  I'd assume they do something similar for the other VO cruises, but others might be better able to respond.

A heating pad sometimes helps relax the muscle back spasms I occasionally get.  If heating pads aren't allowed, I will probably have to resort to relaxing in the hot tub and/or alcohol.  🍺🍷🍸🥃🍹🧉  Heck, I was planning on that anyway.

2 hours ago, khm1 said:

I take a klymit camping sleeping pad with me on most trips.

That is what I had planned.  They are small and compact so take up very little room when packing.  I placed my Klymit air pad next to my luggage months ago in preparation for our VO cruise.  You can occasionally find these air pads for a reduced cost when they have a Costco road-show.  https://www.costco.com/klymit-schedule.html

On 9/8/2021 at 7:46 AM, Vagabondvoyager said:

I just booked my first Viking cruise on the Orion in November this year from FLL to LA via the Panama Canal.  This topic may have already been discussed, but I just don't want to read 50 some pages to find out!  I will be sailing solo.  What kinds of programs does Viking have for solos?  Will solos be able to dine together during Covid?

Thanks, 

Kathy

In the 9/1/21 Viking TV broadcast about the Viking World Cruises there was a specific question and response related to solo travelers.  My recollection was that for the longer World Cruise segments they assign a crew member (Assistant Cruise Director of entertainer) to help ensure the solo travelers don't feel alienated: they coordinate a meet and greet session for the solo travelers, coordinate some events for the solos, and reserve dining spots so that solo travelers aren't dining alone.  While the video is 1: 23:11 long, the question on solo travers was several questions into the Q&A section starting and can be found at 1:12:45. Very entertaining video filled with useful information.  https://youtu.be/vm7owkYAHvM

 

3 minutes ago, Heidi13 said:

 

Welcome to the Viking Ocean Board.

 

1) We also book a DV4 and have never had a problem booking our preferred optional Shore-ex. Even if it shows as full online, once you get aboard, the Shore-ex staff are amazing. If possible, they can arrange additional tours, or they may receive cancellations.

 

Personally, if Viking don't put on extra tours, I will find a private operator.

 

2) Taking a Viking Shore-ex is no guarantee that if the tour returns rather late, that the vessel will definitely wait. The Master will endeavour to delay departure for the return of all tours, but if operational issues such as tides/weather/ship's speed/pilots, etc arise, the Master could be forced to sail. However, on a Viking shore-ex, if you miss the ship, Viking is responsible for getting you to the next port.

 

With an abundance of cheap flights, trains, ferries and hire cars, it is easy to travel between most ports.

 

Eggtuary, Heidi13 has also offered some guidance regarding private excursions in the 17 Sept 2020 #229 & #230 posts on 2022 Viking Star World Cruise Roll Call and some more thoughts in the 24 April 2021 #1379 post on Dec 22, 2022 World Cruise Roll Call which might be of interest to you: