gma1 Posted August 14, 2021 #1026 Share Posted August 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, travelguy19 said: I saw somewhere that they took people on a bus tour around Malta for a couple of hours before the airport. Can only speak of past cruises with Viking. Naturally we had to vacate our rooms & ship. In Buenos Aires 2019 Viking took us a tour & boat ride. and afterwards took us to a large comfortable convention room in a super nice hotel, with snack complimentary food. Many of us had several hours to wait on flights as most flight didn't leave until evening. Some who had to wait even longer were given a complimentary hotel room. Also bused us to airport. That was a 23 day cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 14, 2021 #1027 Share Posted August 14, 2021 12 hours ago, gma1 said: Can only speak of past cruises with Viking. Naturally we had to vacate our rooms & ship. In Buenos Aires 2019 Viking took us a tour & boat ride. and afterwards took us to a large comfortable convention room in a super nice hotel, with snack complimentary food. Many of us had several hours to wait on flights as most flight didn't leave until evening. Some who had to wait even longer were given a complimentary hotel room. Also bused us to airport. That was a 23 day cruise. Does anyone know what ship that is still in port this Saturday morning in Valetta? I thought both the Sea and Venus would be sailing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 14, 2021 #1028 Share Posted August 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, CLBSC said: Does anyone know what ship that is still in port this Saturday morning in Valetta? I thought both the Sea and Venus would be sailing today. Just tracked the Viking ships through this site..it is the Venus https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Viking-Venus-1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted August 14, 2021 #1029 Share Posted August 14, 2021 13 hours ago, gma1 said: Can only speak of past cruises with Viking. Naturally we had to vacate our rooms & ship. In Buenos Aires 2019 Viking took us a tour & boat ride. and afterwards took us to a large comfortable convention room in a super nice hotel, with snack complimentary food. Many of us had several hours to wait on flights as most flight didn't leave until evening. Some who had to wait even longer were given a complimentary hotel room. Also bused us to airport. That was a 23 day cruise. We were on that TA trip! Viking did a GREAT job of filling an “empty” travel day before night flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma1 Posted August 14, 2021 #1030 Share Posted August 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, CILCIANRQTS said: We were on that TA trip! Viking did a GREAT job of filling an “empty” travel day before night flights. Yes it was a super awesome trip & Viking came through for us like champs!!! It was the Southern Atlantic Crossing & we were on Viking Jupiter. Beautiful & calm seas the entire time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 14, 2021 #1031 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hello from Malta - on the Venus☺! Well, we made it! Did get checked more thoroughly at Dulles. Since we had a 5 HR layover we went to a United lounge. Their concierge desk checked our passports and printed dPLF and then stamped our boarding passes with 'ok to board' or something similar. When we got to the gate, anyone without that had to go to the desk to get okayed. Many had no idea and had to scan a QR code and fill in the form! All I really remember about our change in Frankfurt was hot, crowded bus rides to/from planes/terminal. Passport control went quickly and the only question was our destination. We replied 'Malta' and the agent asked why - as if were completely insane! More thorough checking in Malta, where signed copy of the printable form was collected. Viking checkin was easy. We were told there are 180 on board for the next 11 days. Now we just have to get over the jet lag. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted August 14, 2021 #1032 Share Posted August 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, ammthm said: Hello from Malta - on the Venus☺! Well, we made it! Did get checked more thoroughly at Dulles. Since we had a 5 HR layover we went to a United lounge. Their concierge desk checked our passports and printed dPLF and then stamped our boarding passes with 'ok to board' or something similar. When we got to the gate, anyone without that had to go to the desk to get okayed. Many had no idea and had to scan a QR code and fill in the form! All I really remember about our change in Frankfurt was hot, crowded bus rides to/from planes/terminal. Passport control went quickly and the only question was our destination. We replied 'Malta' and the agent asked why - as if were completely insane! More thorough checking in Malta, where signed copy of the printable form was collected. Viking checkin was easy. We were told there are 180 on board for the next 11 days. Now we just have to get over the jet lag. Thank you so much for the update! 180 passengers??? OMG!😱 That truly is like a private sailing. Have fun! Be safe! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 14, 2021 #1033 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Great news and valuable information. We are on the 8/23rd cruise..if you get a chance can you ask how many passengers they expect on the next Malta cruise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney61 Posted August 14, 2021 #1034 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, CLBSC said: Great news and valuable information. We are on the 8/23rd cruise..if you get a chance can you ask how many passengers they expect on the next Malta cruise? I am on 8/23rd as well and would be interested in the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony the magnificent Posted August 14, 2021 #1035 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, travelguy19 said: Printable Passenger Locator Form N.B. As of Monday 16th August, ONLY THE DIGITAL PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM linked above will be accepted for travel to Malta. The printable Passenger Locator Form below will be INVALID. 20 hours ago, travelguy19 said: Printable Passenger Locator Form N.B. As of Monday 16th August, ONLY THE DIGITAL PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM linked above will be accepted for travel to Malta. The printable Passenger Locator Form below will be INVALID. Please crosspost to the Aug 20 and 30 forums with the source. I also see that Malta updated their webpage stating that the CDC card would only be accepted if digitally verified thru the VeriFly app. Edited August 14, 2021 by tony the magnificent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony the magnificent Posted August 14, 2021 #1036 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, ammthm said: Hello from Malta - on the Venus☺! Well, we made it! Did get checked more thoroughly at Dulles. Since we had a 5 HR layover we went to a United lounge. Their concierge desk checked our passports and printed dPLF and then stamped our boarding passes with 'ok to board' or something similar. When we got to the gate, anyone without that had to go to the desk to get okayed. Many had no idea and had to scan a QR code and fill in the form! All I really remember about our change in Frankfurt was hot, crowded bus rides to/from planes/terminal. Passport control went quickly and the only question was our destination. We replied 'Malta' and the agent asked why - as if were completely insane! More thorough checking in Malta, where signed copy of the printable form was collected. Viking checkin was easy. We were told there are 180 on board for the next 11 days. Now we just have to get over the jet lag. Does everybody get to use the Dulles United Lounge? or were you business class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 14, 2021 #1037 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Any speculation as to why Vikings air fares for the rest of the August-October Valetta to Valetta Cruises would jump to $4798 PP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony the magnificent Posted August 14, 2021 #1038 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, CLBSC said: Just tracked the Viking ships through this site..it is the Venus https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Viking-Venus-1967 should sail at 4pm EST today Aug 14. Watch live at https://worldcam.eu/webcams/europe/malta/11221-valletta-valletta-waterfront Edited August 14, 2021 by tony the magnificent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted August 14, 2021 #1039 Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, CLBSC said: Any speculation as to why Vikings air fares for the rest of the August-October Valetta to Valetta Cruises would jump to $4798 PP? One promotion that I booked under ends on August 16. It included free air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony the magnificent Posted August 14, 2021 #1040 Share Posted August 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Azulann said: One promotion that I booked under ends on August 16. It included free air. Fall "shoulder" season and competition for seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 14, 2021 #1041 Share Posted August 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, tony the magnificent said: Fall "shoulder" season and competition for seats. 12 minutes ago, tony the magnificent said: Fall "shoulder" season and competition for seats. Well, that makes me feel a little better, I was worried that maybe Viking would cancel these cruises due to these extremely low numbers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 14, 2021 #1042 Share Posted August 14, 2021 We splurged for business for the flights over - not on the way home😒. I'm sure you can buy day passes and their high mileage customers probably get in. Just wanted to give a heads up that checking at the gate as soon as possible will save you from a long line just before boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony the magnificent Posted August 14, 2021 #1043 Share Posted August 14, 2021 31 minutes ago, tony the magnificent said: should sail at 4pm EST today Aug 14. Watch live at https://worldcam.eu/webcams/europe/malta/11221-valletta-valletta-waterfront And I guess my clock is wrong again. Gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki-Is-Texas Posted August 14, 2021 #1044 Share Posted August 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, CLBSC said: Any speculation as to why Vikings air fares for the rest of the August-October Valetta to Valetta Cruises would jump to $4798 PP? That was approximately the price we were quoted for Business class upgrade, Economy Plus was about $2398pp extra for the flights on the LH charter and the connectors BUT that was in July so... YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizello Posted August 14, 2021 #1045 Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 hours ago, ammthm said: Hello from Malta - on the Venus☺! Well, we made it! Did get checked more thoroughly at Dulles. Since we had a 5 HR layover we went to a United lounge. Their concierge desk checked our passports and printed dPLF and then stamped our boarding passes with 'ok to board' or something similar. When we got to the gate, anyone without that had to go to the desk to get okayed. Many had no idea and had to scan a QR code and fill in the form! All I really remember about our change in Frankfurt was hot, crowded bus rides to/from planes/terminal. Passport control went quickly and the only question was our destination. We replied 'Malta' and the agent asked why - as if were completely insane! More thorough checking in Malta, where signed copy of the printable form was collected. Viking checkin was easy. We were told there are 180 on board for the next 11 days. Now we just have to get over the jet lag. We are also here on the cruise. Went on a wonderful tour today of the old capitals, then practically had Chef’s Table to ourselves. What is it like with 900 passengers? I can tell the crew really misses having a full ship. Tonight we set sail for a day at sea and then Greece. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 15, 2021 #1046 Share Posted August 15, 2021 20 hours ago, CLBSC said: Great news and valuable information. We are on the 8/23rd cruise..if you get a chance can you ask how many passengers they expect on the next Malta cruise? Was told this AM by an employee that 400 are expected on the 8/23 sailing. We're staying on for that one. Maybe we can meet in the Explorers' lounge for a drink. Barney61, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBSC Posted August 15, 2021 #1047 Share Posted August 15, 2021 WOW, 8/23 will be the largest Malta Adriatic cruise yet. Don't know if that is good or bad news. Explorers Lounge sounds good..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney61 Posted August 15, 2021 #1048 Share Posted August 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, CLBSC said: WOW, 8/23 will be the largest Malta Adriatic cruise yet. Don't know if that is good or bad news. Explorers Lounge sounds good..... I am up for that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizello Posted August 15, 2021 #1049 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Here is daily for August 16 Viking Venus to Greece 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeriK_FromCA Posted August 15, 2021 #1050 Share Posted August 15, 2021 We’re on the 9/12 sailing to Croatia on the Venus. Thanks to everyone for all their commentary about what’s been happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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