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Curious if there’s any monetary benefit to booking a back-to-back cruise? Looking at an Alaska (Vancouver back to Vancouver) cruise. Thank you!

Considering an Alaska cruise, and prefer a more casual ambiance and dress. Silverseas, Seabourn or Regent? Thank you.

We were on a Viking ship a few years ago (ocean). We were told no scooters, but there were at least 1 (maybe 2). They were the small, lightweight type (think Travelscoot). Everything else about the ship was extremely disabled friendly. Best we’ve cruised yet. I pushed my husband around in a transfer chair, and it worked fine. He probably preferred that to a scooter anyway.

We’ve cruise with Viking before, but didn’t come close to spending the cost per day as the Alaska cruises (~$500 pp/per day). Curious if there might be any other promos or discounts out there (besides the free air). Thank you

Haven’t cruised with Seabourn before. But we’re considering an Alaskan cruise with them. We wouldn’t need air, so does Seabourn give an air credit (similar to Oceania)? Any other promos or discounts for first timers? Thank you!

We’ve cruised aboard both. While we enjoy Azamara, Viking is our favorite. Love their walk-around promenade deck, space ratio per person, food, and the ship layout. I’d rate them: 1. Viking 2. Oceania 3. Azamara We haven’t cruised with Seabourn yet.

I’ve searched for pictures of these cabins to no avail. Has anybody here stayed in one? Debating between one of those or a lanai. Problem with the lanai: no bathroom grab bars and smaller space for a collapsible scooter (Travelscoot). But I do enjoy quick and easy access to the walking deck. Decisions, decisions. Thank you

Last question: Has anybody stayed in one of the ADA balcony cabins and can share some pictures or video? Thanks so much! Caroline

Looking at a cruise aboard the Odyssey - seems to be an older ship. Often times, the older ships aren't as accessible as the newer ones. Are there more automatic doors or open-yourself types? High door thresholds, or relatively flat? About dining in the outdoor stern area: Are you waited on (ie., from a menu)? Reason I ask, is because it gets a bit much getting food items for myself and my husband. We both prefer a casual atmosphere, which this area seems to be.

Last time we went into Canada, we got off the bus; passports were checked, and then we re-boarded. Coming back - we didn’t even get off the bus (they just checked passports). Not sure how the luggage was handled. We didn’t have much to with that. The process was quick and easy.

We’ve taken the transfers provided by Holland America several times. Was hoping Viking had them too.

Curious if Viking provides transfers from SeaTac to Vancouver or Vancouver to Seattle? Thank you.

We’re booked in an outside category. Can we order room service from the main dining room menu (dinner)? Or is that only for the Neptune Suite guests? Thank you!

We recently returned from the Miami to Los Angeles portion of the world cruise. For those who have some mobility issues, we highly recommend Viking Oceans. It was our best cruise thus far!!! We've cruised with Holland, Princess, Azamara. Viking is our favorite line now, and we're forever spoiled! My husband can walk, but not for long distances. His balance is also poor due to a stroke several years ago. I made several inquiries about bringing his scooter, and was told no. It is a small, compact, lightweight scooter (35 pounds). However, we saw more than 3 scooters while onboard. One scooter user said he was given the 'okay' by Viking when he told them his scooter was narrower than his wheelchair. I'm not sure why we were told 'no'. We ended up bringing his transfer chair. And I'm glad we did. The hallways seemed narrower than other cruises we have been on - perhaps they're the same. The hallways do have railings which could make the hallways seem narrower, but my husband found them very helpful when he did walk. Large scooters simply would not work, but small ones seem doable IF one is able to do some walking and move their scooters in and out of their cabin. Even with a transfer chair, he found it helpful to get out of the chair and walk the hallway when the housekeeping carts were in use. I did notice one couple who kept both their scooters outside their door (on the couple of times I was on that floor). I thought this was a big 'no no' due to safety reasons. We requested a shower chair/stool, but apparently they ran out. When the ship was rockin and a rollin, I brought in a balcony chair. That worked. But not easy. When the seas were calm, my husband would use a towel on the shower floor to aide with traction. We loved the fact that every deck had elevator access. Even the top decks and walk-around promenade were wheelchair accessible with automatic doors. Smooth transitions too - no big lip to go over. There were ramps to the mid-ship pool too. The handicap bathrooms (in public areas) were really nice and so helpful to those with 'challenges'. The only area that proved challenging was the area around the Wintergarden. No automatic doors there, and the doors were narrow. We were very careful in choosing our excursions. There weren't any 'slow walking' groups. Sometimes the ramp off/on the ship was very steep. Too steep for my husband to remain in his chair. So being able to walk seems important in choosing this line. However, one employee did say there is a different area they can use for those who are wheelchair bound. We just didn't need it. If (when) we take another Viking Oceans cruise, we'd most likely bring the transfer chair rather than the scooter. The scooter is narrower, but the transfer chair allowed us a bit more flexibility. Please feel free to ask questions and I'll be happy to respond. Caroline