Relaxationspecialist

If Vantage had treated us with basic human respect — sending us at least an email rather than expecting us to discover somehow that they have bumped our trip back a full year, not scheduling our new trip during a religious holiday, and not refusing to give us anything else but a credit when all of their other trips seem to have doubled in price — this would be a very different experience. As it is, it’s hard to trust Vantage at all now. Just no way to run a business, and at least the communication problem could have been easily avoided. 

We know a dozen people who have had their trip cancelled for various reasons by Viking and were offered a choice between a full refund and a sizable incentive to accept a credit. Vantage has offered us a credit only, and their prices appear to have gone way up. Their “cancel for any reason” insurance is a joke. We enjoyed our first Vantage trip but are feeling very burned, especially since they didn’t even bother to notify us that our April trip had been cancelled. Do they seriously think I visit their portal daily?

(y):hot-beverage::wine-glass::cocktail::tropical-drink::bottle-pop: Good idea, thanks!

Wow, those are an eye-opener! In my mind I was extrapolating from NYC prices! Without the package I’ll have all the cappuccino and piña coladas I could dream of....;) Thanks so much.

Thanks people!

Thanks! I should have clarified that’s per person.

Not big boozers. I have a 2-cappuccino-a-day habit and other than that we would have one cocktail and a glass of wine with dinner. Looking at Nieuw Statendam Amsterdam to St Petersburg and back, a 14-day trip. Would cost around $700 for this over Advantage fare, which is $300 over non refundable fare. Includes a meal at the Pinnacle Grill. Spouse does not eat meat but does eat fish. No idea how much cappuccino and alcohol would cost otherwise. Advice appreciated!

Steven, I think we will be on the same tour. And the helpful folks here have persuaded me to spring for an extra day in the Sofitel Metropole rather than a thriftier hotel in Old Town. See you in a year...

Thanks for the detailed reviews! Did you happen to learn whether in Jan/Feb this ship has more success navigating the lake etc than, say, La Marguerite?