0000585952 00000 n Our Viking Health & Safety Program is the same across our fleet of ocean and river vessels. It took a few hours to swab hundreds of passengers, as we shuffled through the impromptu testing setup in the ship's Star Theater. Final payment comes up in August and given how bad things appear in South America I am not sure what to do. If youre on an ocean cruise, you can actually take a tour of the bridge and galley, but youll need to act quickly in order to get a spot. Odyssey trip in Sept. 2022! You can try but it is a long shot. We are thinking of cancelling the trip. No. Viking is not in the habit of negotiating pay in full dates once the initial deposit has been made. The company also offers print publications designed to get travelers aboard one of their ships. If you have booked a bus connection to your trip, the departure time is when the bus departs. 0000618755 00000 n The bedroom and walk-in closet of an Explorer Suite aboard the 'Viking Venus.'. It is possible that the Viking agents are instructed to give out the policy that applies to your booking: However, the information that I shared was from the Viking website, one of the links in the website footer: https://www.vikingcruises.com/risk-free-guarantee.html. I spent a good deal of time arguing my case that I should either be granted OBC for the disputed amount or be refunded in full for the original expenditures despite the deadline having passed. 0000562743 00000 n When booking your cruise, youll have an easier time finding staterooms during certain months of the year. And a few days in Barcelona pre. Viking is likely using that money to finance operations, keep the ships afloat, pay for the new ship, etc. For the best possible time, youll want to be flexible. Which date are you going? The Fosses rebooked their cruise for this April. Please forgive me if this is already covered elsewhere. In one sense, a Viking cruise is like any other vacation: Its what you make of it. Service and/or handling fee and cancellation insurance are not refunded. 0000653432 00000 n The 'Viking Venus' at anchor in Santorini. Started August 27, 2021, By Our travel service can transfer the balance. Cruises that have been started does not provide a refund. 0000561968 00000 n 62 50 That which would have been kept by Viking as your cancellation penalty will be issued as a voucher; the balance will be refunded in cash -- credit card charges back to your credit card, e-check payments back to your bank. Our original voucher was "reissued" as a new voucher with new numbers, amount based on the very original amount spent for 2020. 0000019071 00000 n CC Help Jenn The Risk-Free Guarantee allows guests to change their cruise date up until 24 hours before their planned departureand Viking will waive any fees. We all just have to be patient! The following day the ship will call to Aruba, a beautiful island home to some of the Caribbeans most beautiful beaches, including Eagle Beach and Palm Beach. We sailed on toward Malta, spending a merry Christmas at sea with a holiday-themed pub trivia session, Christmas carols, bites of caviar, and decadent desserts. LauraS If you cancel 24 hours in advance of departure, your refund will be 100% in vouchers, even if you did not use any vouchers to pay for the cruise. I want to be able to cash out sooner rather than later, should it come to that. My wife and I are booked on Jupiter for late next February. Then Viking canceled their next cruise and offered another 125 percent voucher. . But whatever happens, there's . It is an extra consideration above the 125% and I can't say how they will handle it; I haven't seen it mentioned here. Free expert cruise tips and news from Cruise Hive! Stu, I noticed on my Viking invoice that it included a date specific link for my booking. Viking has undoubtedly sold some cabins to new purchasers for these 2021 cruises, too. For the non-maths out there, to figure out what your cash refund will be multiply the voucher amount by 0.8. (If you cancel, it follows the cancellation matrix spelled out in the booking terms and conditions.). I got in touch with the owners office, no luck, but my credit card company says they will try to help, but VISA makes the decision, I think. 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If youre planning on drinking several glasses of wine per night (or a ton of mineral water), its certainly a decent purchase. Every single taxi driver talked about Expo 2020 with such pride. In case you have purchased your ticket with a credit card issued in Russia or Belarus, payments of refunds are stopped by the credit card schemes, until further notice. We previously always booked our own air but having to deal with 3 different cancelations last year was a lesson in perserverance and patience. As a result, Viking Cruises offer incredible itineraries with unmatched onboard amenities. For all air-inclusive packages cancelled after issuance of an airline ticket, the air portion of the refund, if any, will be processed only after the return of airline ticket. You can submit your application for reimbursement in connection with the cancellation via internet or later by visiting. I hope you get to go. Were not doing any pre or post for this cruise. We had paid in full at booking to get a discount. Updates. ), Iwould deal with Steve at tripnsurancestore.com. 0000017506 00000 n Hard to bail if all you have is vouchers. When you are covered by the Risk-Free Guarantee you may change your cruise reservation with notification to Viking. We canceled our In the Wake of the Vikingscruise a week before final payment on March 1. Once you choose a voucher, it remains a voucher until it spent or expires. Viking Line advises the traveler to get a travel insurance that includes cancellation protection in the event of illness or accident. By The price was slightly higher, so we have $2400pp to pay in November 2021. As we mentioned earlier, Viking cruises arent cheap, but that doesnt mean that you cant travel frugally. TRAVEL + LEISURE is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Co., registered in the United States and other countries. A simple place to start: Mamsens, a chic deli located on every Viking ocean cruise ship. 2022 is also the once-every-10-years Floriade Expo in Almere near Amsterdam. Also, any related transportation expenses due to a life-threatening situation may be covered. 1 to see and shop Dubai again. The final balance is due based on offer at That doesnt necessarily make them a great value. In-room personal protective equipment and sample tubes for daily PCR tests. Given the luxurious nature of the Viking vessels, its easy to understand why a traveler would want to stay on the boat. Travel + Leisure is published by Meredith Corporation under license from Travel + Leisure Co. On 5/7/2021 at 11:15 PM, Peregrina651 said: On 5/9/2021 at 8:00 PM, CCWineLover said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Now they have a voucher for me, my , 13,408 plus 25 percent I bullied them into. In practical terms, what that means is that a couple who paid $4,000 for a canceled Holland America cruise can get a credit of $5,000 to apply to a future sailing plus $500 in onboard spending credits. It may have been the day before Christmas, Clancy said, but our timing was impeccable. NFL's 'Sodfather' explains what went wrong with Super Bowl 57 field. Closing arguments begin in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial, Top NFL draft prospect wanted in connection to fatal Georgia crash, Attorney general: Fentanyl 'unleashed on purpose' by Mexican drug cartels, Where is Hoda Kotb on 'Today?' Trips that are not fully paid according to the due date specified in the booking confirmation are cancelled. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise . If you want a cash refund(100%, not 125%), you will have 10 days to inform Viking. If relevant government regulations or guidance prohibits or restricts travel, either within the UK or abroad, then we may have to cancel planned cruises, or amend itineraries or other conditions for travel at short or no notice. Two months from now I get the magic e-mail telling me they are canceling my cruise. This is one of those *truly* once in a lifetime events. It would be nice if they issued new vouchers based on the value of the rebooking. "You know the old saying when life hands you lemons," Clancy announced. In addition, I have a substantial amount of onboard/shipboard credit to use upon sailing. `)Y Guests will notice that some package prices have been raised considerably, between 5-30% depending on the voyage length. 0000005975 00000 n Then came more news: three guests aboard had tested positive for COVID-19 and were moved into isolation. If youre planning on drinking regularly no judgments here, were talking about a vacation there are a couple of ways to keep your budget in check. Both myself and my TA were straight out lied to, repeatedly, in the course of the rebooking. Just make sure to make an effort! We were due to arrive at the island the following morning, Dec. 24, where a few hundred of us would go ashore for tours of the small towns such as Oia and other island landmarks like the Prophet Elias Monastery, or simply to wander the narrow alleys of Fira and admire the view. H\@>E-uH tCdV2DE~xBxD~>utxnlY__!:;YYGzy{41>gc0MnkSK5|.}%]1?/)SMU;\kt5]YY"RVfE~e~E^1[9 {K@Y90dyyc6dzzxzzzx &e!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wre1!7Ao {&M[`o+Y I can only speak to what just occurred for us the past days. Answers lie, How do we heal a broken America? We are at final payment and need to make a decision. When I was in Dubaifor work and then a week of play, unexpectedly , I had so much fun! I believe many airlines are waiving change fees at this time. 119-90. Start planning early, and youll come home a more seasoned traveler with dozens of great stories to tell your family and friends. Needless to say, those of us still aboard weren't thrilled about any of this. 0000024349 00000 n You should also research tipping policies for your vessel; while tips are voluntary for both ocean and river cruises, Viking ocean cruises have a discretionary hotel and dining charge of $15.00 per day (you can change the amount of this gratuity by stopping by the Explorers Desk). 0000585547 00000 n So we took that policy into consideration when deciding whether to wait or not on the other two cruises we had in the queue. We did the Madrid pre on our last cruise (11/2019) and did the Tuscany post - both were great. (final payment date on Dec 2, 2020). Even the taxi drivers at that time were pro US because Trump had just taken action against Syria's Bassar al-Assad. And not to hammer home the point, but Viking cruises are truly luxurious. By Guests will sail aboard the Carnival Horizon, a 133,500 gross tons Vista-class cruise ship. It all depends on the status of your rebooked cruise at the time you commit to it. I was in the first round of cancellations. I hopped into a car that took me to Rome, where I promptly found a cafe near my hotel, ordered a macchiato, and started thinking about my next cruise. 0000021972 00000 n Published on January 7, 2022. Granted, youll need to have a taste for brandy to really get the most out of this experience, but if you have the palate, its an essential part of the trip. For river cruises, tipping recommendations vary depending on your location. Vouchers and refunds are based on the amount you paid Viking after any discounts. (And days after I left the Venus, the CDC would advise Americans to "avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status," adding that "the chance of getting [COVID-19] on cruise ships is very high. Part of the fun of a cruise is getting away from the stresses of your everyday life, and for many of us, that means turning off the smartphone for a while. 0000001981 00000 n Nothing. 0000550657 00000 n That might not interest every traveler, but if youre interested in the inner workings of a major cruise vessel, its well worth the time. They are as scared as we are of covid. 0000012621 00000 n 3) The junk bonds reportedly issued in 2020 havea crushing interest rate of 13%. Cancelation by Viking? It was all done on the same day. If the 125% vouchers will be refunded at the 100% of originally paid amount level after t wo years, that's a great deal for Viking. You will have to wait until 2022 to get your cash back (unless you can convince Viking otherwise). My MVJ showed the voucher credit as "shipboard credit" (I have a screen shot). Most rooms are also equipped with hair dryers, so while you might want to bring other electric products hair straighteners and curlers, for instance leave the dryer behind. While wedon't know the facts of his financial situation, we do know there is a sizable burn-rate. They want to put on a grand show for the world. In Dubai, shopping was so experiential. Wish to cancel a cruise booked with a voucher? Guests will sail aboard the Carnival Horizon, a 133,500 gross tons Vista-class cruise ship. Madam M's from NYC has a store in Dubai. 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If youre an active person (or if youre planning to adopt a slightly more active lifestyle during a two- or three-week cruise), a less expensive stateroom could save you a tremendous amount of money. With John Heald at the helm, the voyage promises a week full of laughter, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences. You can do this online at. When our May 2020 cruise was canceled we were pleasantly surprised to learn the trip insurance was included whether or not you took the FCV or the refund. Is that worth it? At least once during your sailing, the ship will offer behind-the-scenes tours of the bridge, where the captain and crew manage the direction and speed of the ship, and the galley, the kitchen, a Viking representative says. Are we enabling white nationalism by staying on Twitter? OBC over and above the 125% voucher, I can't say. It's beginning to look, to me anyway, like those of us who opted for vouchers and rebooked a 2021 or beyond cruise made an unwise choice. We figured it might be cancelled - and we had another one ready if that should happen. By Now they told me I could sell my original voucher to anyone i wanted to if i could not make a reservation before June 2022. 2) In 2018it was reported that Viking Cruises had raised $975 million dollars in 5% senior secured notes, and 275 million at 5.875%. Hindsight is 20/20, but I was more worried about the return OF my principal than about the return ON my principal, as the saying goes. The cancellation insurance is not valid if you cancel your trip less than 24h to departure. Some suites come with a guaranteed reservation, but if youre grabbing a stateroom, try to visit the restaurants early in your voyage. By means of several inquiries to Viking Social (Tellus@VikingCruises.com) - and a few phone calls from Viking - I was told that the unused voucher value could be used on another cruise which I plan to apply to our 2022 re-scheduled GE. My fear is the re-booked cruises will take up space that Viking could use for new sales, new cash in the door. I haven't been to a mall in the US, pre-covid, in years. With nobody else around, I thought, one thing was certain: The social distancing would be super easy. The FFS#6 itinerary is designed to give guests the perfect mix of sea days and port calls. Here is what happens: The $5000 FCC reverts to being an FCC again and is still worth $5000 towards a cruise to be named later; it is not eligible for the 25% bonus because it is already a voucher. Very easy to use. These . Viking Cruises has canceled all sailings until at least 2021, the company announced on Wednesday, becoming the latest cruise line to push sailings amid the . Thus, Viking breached its contract to provide a flight home. Cruise lines are similarly rigid in sticking to their schedules, but even infrequent travelers know that airlines aren't quite so dependable. 59 or less. 0000057816 00000 n That's the best approach. I know I am never going to please everyone with my choice, and to those who I have disappointed, I do apologize., However, I think the itinerary and the ship will provide us with a wonderful time, and it will be the first time I have ever had a cruise formally known as the bloggers cruise on this wonderful vessel.. 89-60. Aboard the Viking Venus, the line's newest ocean-going ship, Clancy was giving an orientation on Santorini, the Greek island that seems to be one of the most Instagrammed places in the world. We have opted to use Viking Air even if a little more expensive so if it is canceled refunds are SO much easier. These events include cocktail parties, breakfasts, question-and-answer sessions, tea times, karaoke nights, and more. (confession: I did not know what to expect - would I be kidnapped?). Barcelona - and will be there again in April, 2022. It may be if we were retired they would have been comfortable with our booking the Summer. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Before I'd had the chance to get breakfast, Clancy made the disappointing announcement that "there is no clearance for guests to go ashore," attributing the decision to "local health authorities here in Malta" and the spread of the omicron variant on the island. We decided to wait. However. When it got cancelled we booked a different cruise and had enough credit to book a suite. Yes but the new vouchers will have a new expiration date so I don't want new vouchers. While youll want to show your gratitude to the ships staff, youll want to know what youre paying, particularly if youre traveling on a ship that doesnt use your typical currency. Certainly that is often true, but how will we get through this crisis if everyone is just simply mad? Implied, I think. Many people took their vouchers for 2020 cruises, and applied them to 2021 and 2022 cruises. If you don't use the vouchers, you won't be able to get them refunded until they expires 2 years after they were issued. Refund according to ordinary terms, also cancellation of a return trip. Also - I LOVED the shopping in Dubai. I talked to a Viking first,, then had our TA make it happen. It's like they plucked out of every city the best regional chain and plopped it down in Dubai. Should you cancel or wait for Viking to cancel? If I cannot use the FCC before they expire, upon request, I will be refunded $9000 ($4000+$5000) -- because that is what I put out in cash in the first place. Expand. And even if youre extremely particular about your shampoo, you dont need to bring any onboard. By the time we'd left Messina, the reality of omicron, of the pandemic, and of waking up every morning to spit into a tube had started to weigh on me. That came on top of the PCR test I'd taken a few days prior in order to enter Greece at all. My grounds were that I had been deceived and straight out lied to by Viking agents in their zeal to obtain a new booking, basically that they would, and did, say anything in order to make a sale. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Service or handling fee and cancellation insurance are not refunded. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports. Will I be back to just the $$$ I had already paid for the first cruise and be required to "start over" as it were? Planning in advance should help you avoid a costly mistake (or embarrassing faux pas). We have trip insurance, but I believe it only covers cancelation due to medical reasons. hb```b``g`c`da@ $A& h35f}a=b3)q!@&C[n$\NlM5KHr`pLQ`wCD;\4d*LhIJj :} qLqh aVHiRBJP]ru,4#i%`@Q&!zHbE"1EL`O0%W{baI=P\zR%LEO]EM@9gI``";(QSNE dPAD4c3804bQ4yFA Z% lXY!cDSR6H4o 0eW," tEA ZL Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. For example, you have to buy the cruise froma cruise travel agent. Photo: Courtesy of Paul Brady. If thats not to your interests, you could always relax with a nice afternoon tea. The choice for this ship might be disappointing to some, Heald said in one of his Facebook posts: I had looked at Galveston but the Carnival Jubilee is so popular that there were few open cabins, not enough for our group anyway. Many thanks for your detailed explanation @duquephart, Do you have any advice for me who might rebook my May - June 2021 British Isles cruise on the Venus? Thanks for your help-. Let's be honest. But, this whole game is heavily leveraged, and dependent on a resumption of cruising in early to mid-2021. In one sense, a Viking cruise is like any other vacation: It's what you make of it. I have my heart set on being at the Dubai World Fair in Dec 2021. 0000018268 00000 n Viking gave all passengers onboard a 50% future cruise credit due to the missed ports. Part of this was, of course, due to confusion among agents in the early days of cancellations and vouchers as to what was what. You should also note that the cruises follow an elegant casual dress code, so leave the formal stuff at home; a few collared shirts and trousers will be just fine. The unflappable team aboard the ship was carrying on as, I suppose, they always do. Call Delta. 60% of Full Fare. ex: The best boulangerie in Paris has an outpost in Dubai. I agree with Roz, if you don't have a TA, contact Viking and request that they extend the date for your final payment due to the situation. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. So it works both ways. We had an ocean cruise and got everything back but Viking did the cancelling. I'm not predicting anything, and I don't have any inside info. Fortunately, thats not the case: Typical Viking ships are significantly smaller than the ships of major cruise lines, which ensures that theyre able to enter smaller ports. Of course, the ships features might not matter if the routes were boring. On the cruise, guests can attend various events and activities hosted by John Heald himself. 0000562812 00000 n Changes made less than 24 hours before departure are considered as a cancellation. Youll also want to check out Manfredis Italian Restaurant and The Chefs Table, the cruise lines premium restaurants. After the voucher amount is removed. Typical cruises last several weeks, so youll want to bring plenty of clothes, but remember that every stateroom includes access to a self-service laundry. NOT HAPPY. Copyright 2022 Travel + Leisure Co. All Rights Reserved. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By OxnPPYeC% If you are more than 121 days out from Day 1 of your package, you can cancel your vacation with just a $100pp penalty (which will be returned to you as a voucher under the risk-free guarantee currently in place). There are two matrices depending on the length of your voyage. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, After 24 months, if you are unable to use your. 62 0 obj <> endobj xref Another essential download is the Viking Voyager app, which lets you see daily events, plan your cruise program, and book shore excursions, spa appointments, and dinner reservations. Started August 27, 2021, By Viking. If youve got money to burn, you wont be disappointed by the premium suites on a Viking cruise. Weve been to. Ocean cruisers wont want to miss out on Torshavn. Somehow this was a "special case" requiring management intervention, so as I said it may depend on your negotiating skills. Traveling in the era of omicron wasn't easy but it certainly was a return to the simple joys of seeing something new every morning. CC Help Jenn The 125% voucher applied to a 2022 cruise is a vote of confidence in Viking, but it does have some risk. I was then told that my remaining credit could only be used before the cruise sailed, that I had been "mislead" in regard to unused credit turning into OBC once the cruise commenced. We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences and savor the journey. 0000000016 00000 n I had picked another cruise, and all our perks, and there were a lot of them, transferred, as did our $1000 deposit. Viking estimates that their amenities are worth about $200, per guest, per day. 0000026368 00000 n Weve already got tickets with Delta for our cruise next January. The 'Viking Venus' at anchor in Santorini. WHEN THE PAX CANCELS OR CHOOSES TO RE-BOOK (WHICH VIKING CONSIDERS A CANCELLATION): Vouchers are issued by passenger not by cabin. I'm glad, Dozens die daily waiting for donor organs. Upon arrival, the crew announced that Italian health authorities requested everyone aboard take a rapid antigen test before anyone could go ashore, according to the Viking crew. We are thinking of cancelling the trip. Which date are you going? In other words, we have quite a bit of extra value in the hopper for the rebooked cruise. Your confirmation indicates the terms and conditions that apply to your booking. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise director Heather Clancy was feeling good. Weve purchased two sets of domestic tickets from Delta since then using that e-credit. The final port of call is Amber Cove. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. The cancellation matrix is included on your Viking Guest Invoice or can be found at the links given below. On the morning of Dec. 26, we arrived as scheduled in Valletta, Malta, docking within view of the gorgeous old city. (I saw less mask slipping in my whole week on the ship than I do during a typical subway ride in New York.) . With that said, some If you want to enjoy a cocktail outside of lunch or dinner service, youll have to pay for the privilege. The taxi drivers at that time were pro US because Trump had taken! Only covers cancelation due to medical reasons in Miami, Florida, what happens if a viking cruise is cancelled guests will sail aboard the Carnival,..., breakfasts, question-and-answer sessions, tea times, karaoke nights, and applied them to 2021 2022. 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