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6 hours ago, legallin said:

Thank you for your wonderful pictures and descriptions.  We will be taking this cruise in March, but in reverse order, and are very excited.

We're also doing this on Octantis, starting in Buenos Aires on March 10. Are you on same cruise?

Our bus took us all the way to the road closure. We had plenty of time to see wildlife, mountains, including Denali, beautiful scenery, and two rest stops. Also stopped for photo opportunities.

We did Denali in July, and enjoyed it. Rain on train ride up, but then weather cleared, and we were able to see Denali (we're now part of the 30% club)  Lodging was fairly primitive, as advertised, but we made friends that we then spent time with on the cruise south. 

Whisper cruise Dec 12 showed up today.

5 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said:

No. 

Thank you. There have been so many different answers on this question.

Thank you so much for your very informative posts! They really heighten our excitement for our March trip!

5 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said:

They provide boots and waterproof pants for the expedition equipment. If going to Antartica, you also get a parka. The boots and pants are pretty bulky, only good for riding the toys.

Do they have parkas to borrow if not going to Antarctica?

We're doing the opposite itinerary from Buenos Aires to Santiago in March. Still trying to get clarification on whether the red coats can be rented for the cruise. We'll be leaving from Florida, and would prefer not to have to take our own. Looking forward to following your adventures!

We got off Orion a week ago. Enjoyed the split pea soup at lunch, as well as a few slices of Success Cake 😊

I thought I read somewhere that heavy coat is provided for dog sledding on Mendenhall Glacier excursion, but can't find it now. My husband would prefer not to pack his own. Can anyone confirm?

11 hours ago, SantaFe1 said:

OMG no.  Bring your own.  The wildlife are often too far off to take with an iPhone.  But just enjoy seeing them through bingos.    

Thank you!

Are the binoculars in DV cabins sufficient, or would you recommend bringing our own?

We're also the July 9 cruise, and like you, are looking forward to comments from current cruisers.

On 6/10/2021 at 8:42 AM, KatieBelle said:

This video is of VS 6002 on the sister ship Insignia.  Although the suites have been updated, you will see a view from the veranda overlooking the bow.  You can make your determination going forward.

 

-Katie

 

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/youtube.php?id=3231

T hanks. This actually shows a Vista Suite, where 6002 is now an A2 concierge level veranda stateroom. But it does give an idea of view.

Can anyone tell me if the ship's bow interferes with the view from the veranda? It's hard to tell from the photos of the ship. Thanks!

Question about tour provided by Avalon in Prague. I am on the Nuremberg-to-Budapest sailing on April 30, 2019 that includes two nights pre-cruise in Prague and one day of touring. I want to add two more days/nights of touring in Prague on my own, but don't want to duplicate the tour sites that Avalon provides. Can someone who has done the one-day tour in Prague enlighten me on what was included, so that I can plan accordingly? Also, I wonder if I'm better off just skipping the Avalon tour and planning three days on my own or even with a tour company? Thanks!

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We had morning rain in Vilshofen, but it stopped by 11:30 in Regensburg. Good for our walking tour, but not so good for the water levels.

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Our current Avalon Panorama cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg just received an update. We will not be able to continue on to Nuremberg. The furthest the ship can travel is Vilshofen due to low water levels.

They are now offering free excursions to Cesky Krumlov or Salzburg as compensation. We will be able to stay on board each night.

Passengers not doing the following stay in Prague are being given a free night's stay in Nuremberg prior to their flights.

I am quite impressed with the way they are handling this difficult situation. We are having a wonderful cruise.

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After two wonderful, but cool, days in Budapest, we are on board the Avalon Panorama, heading towards Vienna. The captain in cautiously optimistic that we will make it to Nuremberg. We will wait to see what the next week brings.

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I just looked her up on Marine Traffic, she is in Linz Austria enroute to Amsterdam.

 

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Following her myself.

 

 

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We're on Avalon Panorama leaving Budapest on Sept 25 for Nuremberg. Haven't heard anything.

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Heather was just on Viking Sea.

We did Mdina/Valetta tour, and thoroughly enjoyed it in January on the Star.

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Same here, as I try to get to shore excursions.

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Becki, we're on the Sea with you. Missed the Meet and Greet, but still hope to run into you. My husband, Joe, is one of the lecturers.

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