Browse Americana exhibits at The Henry Ford museum, including JFKs limousine. However, prior to the cruise, the designated hotel was changed and that hotel turned out to be pretty far from the tourists sites and there were no restaurants or cafes nearby. The building's ground floor is sized 5862 m2 (~63100 ft2); while the upper floor is sized 3585 m2 (~38600 ft2). An included lunch is usually at a restaurant and usually a fixed menu with sit-down service. Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question By longterm, Sunday at 08:53 PM in Viking Ocean Followers 8 Prev Page 3 of Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. Our local Viking office cannot tell me anything other than you will know before the cruise. Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question - Page 3 - Viking Ocean - Cruise Critic Community Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat. The redevelopment project resulted in doubling the terminal's passenger capacity (up to 400,000 passengers annually), improving the port's infrastructures and berthing capacity (by allowing bigger-sized vessels) and upgrading port's logistic services (embarkation/debarkation operations). I'm told that the train can accommodate the bags easily, but not sure I want the hassle. The seats were the same as our first trip and the views from either side were great. A picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town. We've never flown out of a city other than the termination city of a cruise. Savor French, German and Czech cuisine. The Island is owned by a single family. Among the best known tourist destinations are the Dufferin Terrace (promenade in Haute-Ville, overlooking St Lawrence River), Montmorency Falls (large waterfall on Montmorency River) and Ile d'Orleans (Island in St Lawrence River, approx 5 km / 3 mi east from downtown). So keep any eye out for a potential change. During the off-season, Terminal 30 offers storage services for pleasure crafts (65 boats) and hosts large-scale events, such as the Imagine Monet exhibition, which runs until September 5, 2022. It also has served as a vaccination center for CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. It was the best day of our week long trip! longterm, Sunday at 08:53 PM in Viking Ocean. Hoping to get other's experience here. Baggage check service is between 7 am - 5 pm, and for disembarking passengers only (cost CAD 4 pp). Inaugural cruise brand visits included the companies MSC, TUI, Hurtigruten, Scenic, Peace Boat Japan (NGO/humanitarian aid organization). From $1,999 | 3 Nights, From $4,999 | 4 Nights, From $4,999 | 5 Nights, From $3,499 | 4 Nights, From $3,999 | 5 Nights, Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link, Most Indoor & Outdoor Viewing Areas At Sea. The room rate for Hilton you mentioned, did that include all the taxes? Although the cost was much higher than the Rome Extension (Tuscany was 3 nights versus Rome only 2), we felt that the fully escorted excursions and meals were well worth the price. So, lets take another look at those two examples from above. The latest luxury expedition cruise line to join the industry will offer voyages to Iceland, South America, and Hawaii in 2023 and early 2024. So still on the fence on what Ill do. WebCruise Magnificent Mekong Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. Only you can decide what that is worth to you. The incremental cost of staying a few more days is fairly low compared to the overall cost of your trip. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. if you take the extension with Viking you do not have to pay for deviation of $100.00 pp if taking Viking Air, there is that.. First off, welcome to Cruise Critic and the Viking Oceans forum! PS. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. In Norway, especially Bergen and Oslo, we had NO problems with the language as everyone spoke English - quite well. . Wrzburg is home to the Bishops Residenz, one of Germanys largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then had a day on our own before a 3 day pre-cruise at Lake Como before our 7 days on the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam with a 2 night extension in Amsterdam. In April 2015 started construction works by the cruise ship terminal's overhaul project (total cost CAD 89,5 million). As we have now heard through the grapevine that our pre-cruise extension hotel was charged last week, 3 weeks out (01/29), it sadly reaffirms that you can't be sure until you get your final documents. We got a voucher for food from the dining car and could eat what we wanted, when we wanted. WebItinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. Cruisers' Choice Awards! Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or Maiden calls were made by large liners (MSC Meraviglia, Mein Schiff 1, Zaandam) as well as by smaller-sized luxury ships (Fram, Scenic Eclipse, Le Champlain, Viking Sun, Oceania Riviera, Ocean Dream). WiFi Internet access is available at the Restaurant inside the cruise terminal. Anyone on this cruise? Come face-to-face with penguins as you explore the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands. Also, with a two night extension, you will have only only one full day dedicated to touring (do the Golden Circle tour) -- on the first day, part of the day will be involved with arriving at the airport and getting to the hotel (and maybe even catching up on lost sleep) and the last day be spent checking out of your hotel and getting to the ship -- with maybe time for a wander around the downtown since boarding starts around 11 am. Set sail from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands, renowned for their spectacular landscapes with rugged coves and white-sand beaches. Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario & Welland Canal, Canada. We have a post extension in Rome. Set sail from Ushuaia to the Falkland Islands, and call at South Georgia, one of the least visited places on earth. It includes transfers, hotel and breakfast plus the availability of a Viking representative for local information. Good luck with your travel planning! Sail Europes most iconic rivers: the Moselle with its steep vineyards; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Main, lined with quaint villages. Current statistics show that the port handles annually 1400+ vessels. As part of the project, a second cruise terminal will be also built and opened by 2025. I plan to extend on my own to Milan afterwards so it will be a hybrid situation. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Explore Norfolks maritime heritage and Americas colonial past in the Historic Triangle.. Those who took the extension with Viking I believe had to do some buses. This last summer we received "sack lunches" shortly after we boarded the train. . Easy peasy for seasoned travelers. After applying our credit of 125% of the money spent on the cruise that was canceled in 2020 we were able to add the Prague extension at $900 each making the total price paid for the entire cruise , flights and extension at about $5000 total. Be sure you know where the ship will be docked what mode of transportation you will take and verify the ship location. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Thank you so much for spending a little of your time with us. Doing a dummy train booking since you can't book on vy.no site until 60-90 days in advance, fully refundable, plus train tickets from Bergen to Oslo come to just under $300 for the two of us. Admire the untold numbers of migratory birds and butterflies at Point Pelee National Park. A photographers paradise. Not all seats have a window in the right place and the last 1/3 of the trip it was dark. Learn about the exciting adventures of Antarctic explorers, including Sir Ernest Shackleton. When we first selected the extension, the designated hotel was located much closer to the prime tourist areas. Our only regret was that we should have chosen a 3 day gap between the cruises to have allowed more time at Lake Garda, or even a couple of more days to spend in Milan. Viking offered an optional Peking Duck dinner for $50 or $60 dollars a person. Savor the diversity of Torontos food scene; see the citys sights by bike. As we are traveling from Australia to Europe for this, I wanted to book the pre hotel for a few extra Discover the romance of Paris and Prague and all the quaint small towns in between on this 12day journey, including two nights each in Paris and Prague and a scenic river cruise along the Moselle, Rhine and Main Rivers. Traverse the South Atlantic Ocean and follow in the wake of Captain James Cook. Along with the new cruise terminal, by this project were purchased 2x gangways (mobile passenger bridges spanning 21 m / 69 ft from the waterline) and the existing Berth 30 was enhanced to support the new construction. They even stayed at the same villa and had meals with us. If you are using Viking Air and want to change the arrival/departure date or airport, there is a deviation fee. Like many cruise lines, Viking also offers extensions to their cruise itineraries that provide the opportunity to visit some additional destinations both before and after the cruise. What I would expect from a Metrolink vs Amtrak or european regional train vs TGV. When you book an extension with Viking, all of your transfers are included, even if you did not book your flights with Viking. a given budget to spend? We're on the BIE cruise this May (London to Bergen) and plan to spend 3 days post cruise on our own - 1 extra night in Bergen at the Thon Hotel Orion (at $138 USD through booking.com) and 2 nights in Oslo. I forget the exact cost but when we compared it to what we paid for the previous four days of hotel and touring it was very comparable. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Dont Miss the Boat If you are flying in the day your cruise starts, a flight interruption or delay could mean that your ship will leave without you. NTW about language. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. They speak better English than we do. then we are likely to book with Viking. Admire the tranquility of the End of the World; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. Take in the picturesque landscape of vineyard-clad hillsides as you cruise through Germany and sample fine wines of the region. Your Company stated that our payment was not due until 1-30-23 per the extension we requested, and you approved. Also be aware that the first half to 2/3 is very scenic, but the last part isn't. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. In fact, on the Iceland circumnavigation, we didn't do a single one of the included tours; the things we wanted see -- thermal features and geysers, water falls, glaciers and other geological features -- were all at least an hour's drive outside of the port towns. We felt we got fair value for our extension. The scenery was beautiful. More features, services and excursions included. For example, our Mediterranean cruise last year ended in Rome. Not surprising these days, unfortunately. Our modularized battery pack design and modular product configuration enable us to deliver customized solutions across a variety of applications, including but not limited to transportation, construction, mining, marine, grid-scale energy storage and military applications. English is taught starting in 3rd grade and a second foreign language is often added in high school. Started June 21, 2021, By The city is surrounded by stone walls (the only American walled city north of Mexico) with massive ramparts dominated by the Citadel (fortress). 2 hotel nights in Rome (as shown or similar) 2 meals: 2 breakfasts. I understand they include transfers, 2 meals and 2 breakfasts, but for ~ $1200 more, is that all you get in addition to the hotel room? Thanks everyone, this is a big help. There is a Viking host at the hotel to assist you with any questions you have. If your extension is in the beginning or ending city of your cruise, Viking refers to it as a Deviation. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. The Island is owned by a single family. Transport from Oslo to the airport appears to have various options - one of which is Flytoget airport express train (same station). Port's statistics for 1863 show 1600+ vessels handled, with nearly 25,000 crew. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Explore Pragues Lobkowicz Palace on a Privileged Access tour designed just for us by Prince William. The initiative was part of the port expansion project and the decision was based on multiple technical and commercial studies. 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