March 4th Viking Sky Puerto Rico to Barcelona

Wondering what people suggest about doing our own excursions. I have found with other cruise lines that I can do well booking things apart from the cruise. Has anyone done that with these ports? Also will there be bridge players? Sure hope so! Should I expect rough seas? Any other suggestions?

Hey,, look us up under the Viking Ocean Roll Calls. :)

I have booked tours apart from the cruise line on virtually every cruise I've taken. This is especially true when excursions are not included (as they are not on most cruises) I have never had a problem with this mostly getting a much better tour for less money.

I am also on the March 4 San Juan -Barcelona and most of the included tours are adequate for us except for Seville. I am hesitant to book a private (very highly rated) tour of Saville as Saville is approximately two hours away and the tour doesn't return until about 5pm. The ship departs at 6. I don't think this is an acceptable margin of error in case theres a problem during the tour and being two hours away in Seville means you probably can't just grab a cab (albeit an expensive cab) SO, in Saville, I will either self tour or buy something from Viking.

In almost every other instance, I will look for suggestions on CC, verify on Trip advisor, etc. and book separately from ship.

Just wanted to thank you for bringing our ship over to Barcelona so we can board it in April! :D