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Highly recommend Christmas on the Rhine w/ Viking. Weather is certainly not too cold - 30's when we were there in late November (similar to MW). It's magical....we booked again for '24 since Viking changed the itinerary to include some new towns!

I've searched here, googled and Youtubed but couldn't find the answer: What is in the forward area (bow) on Deck 10 on Edge class ships? Is it part of the bridge (deck 11) or crew area? We are in a forward OV deck 9 on Apex TA so I'm trying to determine what is above us. TIA.

That’s why we “had” to book a TA on Apex after a 5 night cruise. Definitely not enough time! Agree about Eden, nice lunches too.

Depends on your preferences really. Yes, you could go to multiple countries but you then have to worry about transportation, food, entertainment yourselves whereas it’s built in (for the most part) to the cruise fare and easily available. Not everyone is willing or able to navigate foreign languages,, transport. etc. So glad we have choices! DH prefers land trips while I like cruising (with a short land trip pre-cruise). Guess what we do more of 😀😀

I’m trying HAL for first time in April and Virgin for TA in 24. It doesn’t pay to stick to one line anymore - got to chase the best prices and itineraries and you just can’t get that with one line IMO, especially with the cuts in services/food and loyalty perks. If you are bored with one lines itineraries, try another……

Sounds familiar!

Great choice. Bruges is my favorite place in the world. Was there for 5th time last week and it’s as charming as ever! let me know if you need any beer or chocolate recommendations!

Great choice. Bruges is my favorite place in the world. Was there for 5th time last week and it’s as charming as ever! let me know if you need any beer or chocolate recommendations!

Got an email today about Black Friday sales (C&A) and repriced my Anthem cruise - $374 less than yesterday!

I was happy to book it LB. Always love to cruise out of my homeland and pricing was good on 9/1/24 sailing. Got a J4 for only $400 more than we paid for. Med cruise on Vision this summer (Very disappointing experience w/ ship in poor shape and food so-so). Some new ports for us too.

Just checked a UK site (where it is already Nov. 16th after all) but I'm guessing they have to release the sailings simultaneously with U.S. and most people aren't staying up waiting for cruise releases.

You can get OBC from a travel agent, which definitely offsets cost of silver spirits and tips. One thing about Viking, you can still call them directly if you are working with a TA, unlike other lines.

One of my favorite moments from Killing Eve; seems appropriate here😀😏Sorry for the double post….

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I’m going to wait and try HAL (Fjords 4/2023) and then book them for ‘24 if we like them!

Definitely - feel better soon - it is no fun. After a bout of seasickness which caused me to miss 2 meals 😮 I take bonine every day, regardless of weather conditions!

You can also get bloody Mary’s and mimosas at the Elite Breakfast!

I like to buy them because when I happen upon a bargain cruise I already have my deposit paid for and it gives me a reason to book another cruise😏

Not the OP but just want to say that my worst international flight experience was last year on Delta JFK to BCN. Everyone seems to rave about Delta but I was NOT impressed. Flight late, food literally inedible and a truly rude crew. Will avoid JFK for sure & stick w/my home aiport O'Hare in future. I always prefer the international airlines (KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, etc.) over domestic airlines.

Sounds like someone else we know😀 DH & I love Apex and have booked next November's TA!

Great pics. Such a beautiful city. We took the HOHO bus when there as it is definitely too big of a city to see completely in a day!

Lucky you!!

That’s cool! I’ll have to remember to bring some myself! Reflection was our last cruise pre-Covid & has always been our favorite S class ship. Nice that she’s had a “facelift”!

Following! Got our 3rd Reflection cruise coming up in Feb. so will be interested to hear how the ship looks so hope you have time (and bandwidth) to post photos.