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OP here. Love all the information presented here. Was surprised to read here that, like Seabourn and Silversea, Viking allows one to bring their own alcohol aboard. So, I Googled alcohol import allowance for Great Britain, where we are picking up our cruise, and found: --------------------------------- Alcohol allowance How much you can bring depends on the type of alcohol. You can bring in: beer - 42 litres wine (still) - 18 litres You can also bring in either: spirits and other liquors over 22% alcohol - 4 litres sparkling wine, fortified wine (for example port, sherry) and other alcoholic drinks up to 22% alcohol (not including beer or still wine) - 9 litres You can split this last allowance, for example you could bring 4.5 litres of fortified wine and 2 litres of spirits (both half of your allowance). --------------------------------------- Looks like we can easily bring a case of a favorite wine with us and my favorite Wino will be pleased. Thanks again for your help with this pressing problem! 🙃

OP here. “Wino” sure got a lot of attention, and great information from the group. Glad that most knew I was using the term in an endearing manner.

This is our first Viking cruise. While I don't drink, Ms. Notjaded loves quality red wine. We will not be purchasing a drink package. If one is a lover of quality red wine, would one be disappointed with Viking's complementary selections? Many thanks!

We are on this cruise. My concern is the possibility of deferred maintenance issues, but Ms Notjaded thinks it will be a fun sail 🙂

Thanks all for the info on the massages. I did use the chat function when logged in, and the agent said that one just needs to book onboard. Very strange to offer just a part of a menu when one is trying to see menu items.

It has been for awhile. Even trying different browsers. I mentioned the problems with the website to an agent and asked her if they are having problems with it. She immediately laughed, which is very telling.

It was returned to our credit card since we were still in the 100% refund period

Hey Randy, this is 747FC. Hope your wife is safe and sound in Poland. Thank her for her service. Just cancelled our ME trip for April. Don't trust that even then we will be able to have a stress-free and relaxing trip.

Looked to make a massage appointment online for my wife, and all I saw were facials. Are there full-body massages offered on Viking Ocean? Nothing in MyViking. Thank you.

You are all making my mouth water. Is there a line that forms before 6:00 AM? 🙂

Thanks. Do you recall when they open?

First time Viking (Ocean) passenger here and very happy to read that our room will have a Nespresso maker. What other options are there for drinking a nicely-made latte early in the morning? Is there a coffee bar open early (time)? Will room service deliver a latte? Many thanks!

OP here. Thanks for the information. Just booked our NL cruise!

Thanks for the feedback!

We finally booked a Viking cruise, one that disembarks in Bergen. We need to find an airport hotel for one night. As it will be in the middle of the winter, do not want to stay in town for fear of some delay keeping us from our 5:30 AM flight. Would appreciate any airport hotel recommendations. Thanks in advance!

We are Platinum on Seabourn, nearing Diamond. We sometimes do SIlversea. We are thinking of going on a Viking Venus Northern Lights Cruise, and wondering how others used to the Seabourn experience have found sailing with Viking? (I know that the Viking ships have larger passenger loads, do not include gratuities in the stated price, and have more restricted complimentary alcohol service.) Any feedback about fellow Seabourphiles on your experiences on Viking would be greatly appreciated.

For anyone who has stayed in the owner's suite, I noticed it was located close to Mamsen's and Wintergarden: Can noise be heard from these locations when you are in the suite? Thank you.

Wow, that is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Did it look a lot less vivid without the camera?

Thanks ClayAyers. Just one more question: When watching the aurora when on board, does Viking turn off deck lighting to improve the view?

Had a PH suite 915 on Odyssey. No noise at all from elevator.

We are thinking of doing the Northern Lights voyage, and have a few questions: 1. Have heard various reports that they (A) call the room to wake you up vs. (B) make an announcement on a TV one needs to have on all night: Which is it? 2. When the northern lights are out, does Viking keep the outdoor lights of the ship off on the viewing platforms? 3. Have heard that there are inland excursions to see the northern lights: Wondering how that works? Thank you for your insights!

Thank you for your perspective! Can you please discuss why you liked the Medallion more than the Silver Suite?

Thank you for your insights!

I'm bumping this question in hopes that someone who actually has been on this ship and in this suite can provide some insights. Many thanks in advance.