island lady

I booked my second Viking cruise, but did not know at the time about the deferred final payment. When I found out about, I asked to have it deferred and was told "Once you agree to the terms.....that's it" Learned from that mistake, so while doing booking #3 I made sure they understood I wanted the deferred final...no problem, easily done. Indeed, if you don't ask....and even worse....if you don't know.

That is what I did as well yesterday. Opted to pay the 150 per person to add on Air Plus, just to get the early ticketing at 274 days out. And even then...half of the seats were already booked. Was worried about that with the longer flight. Yikes...happy I did not wait! Received a great itinerary at 5K less than what I could have booked the same flights myself.

Just had them ticket my Aussie/NZ B2B. Was all United, and did not ask...it just was offered. Happy about that, as I had her put in my frequent flyer miles, since it is my #1 airline I use for those miles I collect on CC as well. 🙂

The only discounts we have received is military, and that being more and more rare (shame on that). 😞 Never see any discounts when I put in "senior" or "Florida Resident". I think they are just teasers. 🤑

I received an email early morning yesterday. Had two forms attached in a link to be filled out, which I did and sent off. In "snail" mail I received that ballot the same day, that was totally different than the claims forms. I sent the two first forms certified with return receipt, which gives me paper trail of when I submitted. Will send the ballot choice out today. I was bullied to pay in full over 19 thousand dollars for my B2B cruise on Empress. Was not happy about doing that, but they insisted I would lose the large promo credit they had given me earlier if I did not. Claimed it was a mistake in the wording online. Should have had enough red flags at that time, but did not listen to them. My huge mistake. My ballot show 12K for the 19 they owe me. Not sure what is up with that. I have a feeling I will never see that money again, but if I get anything at all back, it would be better than nothing I guess. Huge financial hit to pay that much with nothing to show for it.

While on the World Cruise, especially in the first few weeks, we had way too many Tic Tok types posting wrong and misleading information. Many of them were not on the cruise, and some had never cruised before, but acted like they were on board. There are a few very good ones on board, one being a friend of mine, but too many were way out of line. Did not earn my respect.

Works for me as well. 😉

Booked for the afternoon showing next week. 🙂

Keep in mind Tic Tock may not be a reliable source. 😉

The OP was talking about Port Canaveral/Orlando. Quite a bit further away versus cruise port to airport at Miami. Of course Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) and Tampa are even closer to the airports. Orlando airport is 45 minutes from Port Canaveral on a good traffic day.

You are most welcome. Enjoy your cruise! 🙂

Ohh...I like your new avatar picture Dave! Peace brother!! 😉

You will get an email telling you your docs are ready. But I always check at 30 days prior to see if they are available...which I do online.

There is no need to print your cruise documents (the ones that are up to 20 pages long). Just print your "set sail" pass...the one with the bar code. Just that single page. And your luggage tags (I use the reusable plastic sleeves, attached with zip ties). Two per bag for me. And has been mentioned...30 days before your cruise embarks you will see those forms. Some will of course chime in to tell you that you don't have to print anything...but I like being prepared with ease of check in having my tags on the bags to hand off to the porters, and my set sail pass snuggled in with my passport book ready to hand over to check in.

Another tech mistake on Myviking website. Incorrectly showing my air itinerary will be available 84 days prior to cruise...when it is actually 150. Talked to agent yesterday, who indeed confirmed it is a mistake that tech needs to correct. But she could do nothing on her end.

No way. Though if you decide to chance it (and there is a reason the airlines discount those earlier flights) do be prepared to use a back up plan if/when you miss your flight. The odds are against you.

The six ships in the Vision class were a set of three twins. Grandeur and EN were twins, until they cut EN in half and added that middle section (which was a not a great investment for RCI). Rhapsody twin to Vision. Splendor twin to Legend. I miss them all. 😞 But happy to be on a B2B on EN later this year. 🙂

Which is kind of nice for us...I don't look good in that life jacket.

That is one of the first things I look at when booking my cabin...what is directly overhead on the above deck. 😮

Lunch is the only thing I know of on embarkation day. Breakfast is being served for pax disembarking. You won't get on the ship early enough for breakfast on that day.

You could send your cabin attendant after it....or simply do what you just mentioned, of which IMHO...would be faster.

Obviously you have your answer...no will not be able to get into your cabin early. But here is a suggestion, you may or may not like. Arrive later when the cabins are opening up, then you can simply go to your cabin right after embarkation.

I enjoyed my two for one coupons I bought on river cruise Vidar...used for Venus. Wish I had purchased more!

Bullied into paying in full..in advance... for my May B2B cruise a year ago. I am out more than 15K with nothing but lip service on my refund status. I have received more than 20 of the same form letter (both snail mail and email) stating the bankrupt situation. That does nothing to get my refund back.

I have received more than 20 letters (both in the mail and email) of the same form letter stating the bankrupt situation. Nothing past that. I prepaid for a B2B (2 week) cruise for next month that they bullied me into paying in full in advance a year ago. I am out more than 15K. Really sick about it.