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On our Grand Hawaii and French Polynesia cruise, Viking is offering two whale watching experiences. Has anyone done the whale watching by catamaran? I'd like to know if the boat ride is as choppy as the large raft experience. I've had multiple cervical disks replaced.

On our Grand Hawaii and French Polynesia cruise, Viking is offering two whale watching experiences. Has anyone done the whale watching by catamaran? I'd like to know if the boat is as choppy as the large raft experience. I've had multiple cervical disks replaced.

My heart goes out to @Cruising_Gals The challenges that frustrate her will likely be faced by most of us. I agree research is key. Some ships and itineraries are better suited for passengers needing wheelchair assistance. The posts are a sobering reminder of the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

The problem is especially with long cruises. Mounjaro, for example, can be at room temperature for 21 days max. Other medications for less time. Viking's position currently is to store the medicine in the room refrigerator (and pray the refrigerator maintains the proper temp.) They (according to "tellus") will not allow the medication to be stored in the Medical Center refrigerator. As someone posted earlier, a mishap with the cabin refrigerator can mean a loss greater than the cost of the cruise. A better policy would be to allow storage in the Med. Center and to have clear times when it can be accessed.

Welcome to Viking! We are pescatarians who eat fish and vegetarian food. With that in mind, we find the food to be outstanding. Our last cruise on the Jupiter, there was only one dish that was a miss- undercooked sea bass. That is pretty impressive. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always available. The only complaints we’re heard were over the meat which is challenging to get just right.

Thanks for the outstanding comparison. One item not included is the wrap-around promenade deck. That tips the decision to Viking for us.

Where have Viking cruisers, who have recently done a Viking Hawaii cruise, stayed one night pre-cruise? We arrive LAX in the late afternoon. In the past we stayed at the Doubletree in San Pedro. People now report workers protesting at the hotel from 7:00AM. We are considering staying midway-ish at Torrance. Any better ideas? (I did post on the West Coast board and most suggested one of the two San Pedro hotels). Thx

We will arrive early evening the day before our cruise. Any suggestions for a nice hotel in Barcelona near the port which includes breakfast?

Sorry I wasn’t clear. We prefer a van or car service.

We are looking for options for four to get from CDG to hotels in Paris. Thanks

@FlyerTalker you are a wealth on knowledge! Are there any circumstances when you would use Viking Air.

The two best resources for insurance are the Cruise Critic Insurance board and Trip Insurance Store’s website. It’s not the most modern but it has great info. Getting a solid policy is the easy part. I have found the most challenging part is getting help with claims. Smaller companies spend most of their time selling policies and may not be willing or available to service claims. I would suggest finding a company that has staffing to assist with claims which can be an unnerving process. Some of the favorites mentioned are great in selling good policies but unavailable to assist in the claims process.

The invoice only reads arrival at 7:00AM.

1) Likely private transfer 2) Return is on a Tuesday

Our Grand Hawaii/French Polynesia cruise arrives in San Pedro at 7:00AM. What is the earliest safe flight-departure time from LAX?

Thanks for sharing. Would it make more sense to take a van to Padova and then get the high speed train or take a train from Chioggia to Padova and then switch to the high speed train? Are the trains in the same terminal?

Do we need to order the tickets in advance or would a week early work? Is there an app you recommend such as Omio? Thanks so much!

We arrive in Chioggia. Would it be preferable to take a train to Florence from Padua or Rovigo? We intend to take a van to the selected train stations.

SORRY, I goofed! The end airport is SFO for a precise visit to San Francisco before departing from San Pedro. We have the SFO to LAX flight.

We are headed from SDF to LAX next Winter. We can connect at IAH, MSP, DEN or DTW. Is IAH the best choice to avoid weather related cancellations?

Thanks for the valuable info. Where do you do breakfast? Is the Doubletree breakfast worth getting? Or is there a breakfast place near by?

We are staying in Torrance pre-cruise. Does anyone have advice based on experience to help us decide between the Marriott Redondo Beach or the Torrance DoubleTree? Both have very similar ratings. Thanks

Typically are fares lower when first released or closer to departure. One can’t do both!

What is your strategy for finding deals on first class domestic flights?

So sorry for your loss. I hate to read stories like this. Based on Andy’s post above, what you were told is legally correct. I just wish someone would have some compassion and work with you on a win-win resolution. A fair ending will make you a customer for life! I would email tellus@viking.com. They do have some sympathetic souls. I believe one will get back to you. Good luck and keep us posted!