madmedic

I know this is wishful thinking when we are talking about price increases but does VO have a price guarantee like we get with Celebrity? Our cruise is not until October 2024 so is it worth checking pricing on a regular basis?

Finally settled on Empires of the Mediterranean for DHs milestone birthday early October next year. Really looking forward to our first Viking cruise now there's no need to worry about long haul flights.

Another question about the included drinks. And no we don't drink very much - honestly 😂. Will DH be able to get a beer with his room service lunch?

Managed to get V2 above the restaurant after all. More cabins became available this morning that weren't guarantee.

Sorry must have missed that.

Do you have to book a tour of the bridge? Did one on Celebrity once and it cost a fortune.

My mistake. I really want a cabin above the restaurant which is V2 but guarantee. I see that V1 are further forward and not above torshavn. I might go for one above the cinema. Is that a better choice regarding the noise?

We don't drink expensive wine so I can't see us getting value from the package. I would like a martini pre dinner and then a glass of wine with dinner. If you don't like the included wine are you able to switch to another?

Also trying to decide whether to get the SS package. Having never sailed with Viking would appreciate some opinions on the quality of the included wine with dinner.

How late is late on Viking?

Thanks for all the tips. Sounds like the cruise for us. My budget only allows for a V2 which is a guarantee versus a V1. Which one would you prefer in terms of noise and stability? Aft is above the restaurant and forward V1 above torshavn. How early and late could we expect any noise?

I'm afraid as my health is comprised now I can not contemplate an indirect long haul. So unless Viking change the embarkation and debarkation from San Juan we will not be considering it. Even if I book my own flight there is no non stop from the UK. 😞

That's good news. A glass with starters and main. Thanks.

Are the included drinks at lunch and dinner limited? Tried to search but failed dismally.

That's good news Linda.

I think that one is listed as"moderate". Could you give me some idea how much walking was involved. I'm 56 but have some health issues although fairly active. Difficult to know whether I will be able get the value of the included excursions.

Do Viking provide shuttle buses to city centres in each port and is there any cost? We prefer to do our own thing.

I will look into booking with an agent and see if they can get direct flights. If only Viking would sail from somewhere else for the Carribbean.

That's what I feared. If that's the case I will have to think of a plan b.

Just about to book our first cruise with Viking. I'm not looking forward to flying long haul again and wish to get some reassurance that the included flights from Heathrow to San Juan will be direct. Agent can't guarantee because the flights aren't open yet.

Oh Peregrina I'm sold! Looks like Viking will be the one for us. Just need to find the right itinerary now.

As I'm considering booking a VO cruise for the small ship experience. I usually do Celebrity with 3000 guests. I am wondering how crowded the bars, theatre and pool deck is . Obviously a lot less passengers but also a smaller ship. So stressful having to get up at the crack of dawn to beat the chair hogs when I'm supposed to be on holiday. Please tell me it's better on Viking.😂

We were also on this cruise and have to disagree about the lack of drinks servers. We never actually sat around the pool but on deck 14 was surprised to see more than on previous cruises. The pool deck was as usual blocked by chair hogs. On the last sea day there were towels down on all the beds by 8am! We had anytime dining at 6:45 every evening which went smoothly with no queing. We did see long lines after 7:30 however. It appeared to have been a full ship and some bars and Cafe al Bacio were very busy but never once did we give up and return to the cabin. Crew were fantastic and it was a very enjoyable cruise.

I am leaning towards Iceland in May because it's somewhere that appeals and if we're very lucky you never know. However will wait until 2025 because we want a Sunset view rather than the IV ones that are available for next year.

We've done P&O once. That's enough 😃.