When booking your cruise, youll have an easier time finding staterooms during certain months of the year. Would our only option be another voucher? But as I tucked into a dinner of Norwegian salmon and we sailed onward to our final port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, I worried about whether our whole ship was destined to spend the next few weeks in quarantine. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. 59 or less. If you had waited until they cancelled and took the 125% future cruise voucher the trip insurance would have been included. 0000005312 00000 n The FFS#6 itinerary is designed to give guests the perfect mix of sea days and port calls. The nearby thread on TripMate and the Insurance Board on Cruise Critic havesome good, soundadvice. And not to hammer home the point, but Viking cruises are truly luxurious. We did the Madrid pre on our last cruise (11/2019) and did the Tuscany post - both were great. IF if is Viking doing the canceling and if you accept the 125% FCC voucher. I think this also depends on when your reservation was made. Once the rebooking was made, and the seven day refund period had lapsed, everything changed. Were not doing any pre or post for this cruise. Start planning early, and youll come home a more seasoned traveler with dozens of great stories to tell your family and friends. 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. The price was slightly higher, so we have $2400pp to pay in November 2021. We held off canceling, paid off all three cruises as well as booked shore excursions and Silver Spirits in anticipation of Viking cancelling. 0000001296 00000 n Copyright 2022 Travel + Leisure Co. All Rights Reserved. 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. Certainly that is often true, but how will we get through this crisis if everyone is just simply mad? When I was in Dubaifor work and then a week of play, unexpectedly , I had so much fun! 0000008306 00000 n Besides, the ship was operating at reduced capacity, with only 341 passengers on a ship built to accommodate 930 guests, which made the social distancing a lot easier on board. 0000550657 00000 n duquephart, October 14, 2020 in Viking Ocean. (I saw less mask slipping in my whole week on the ship than I do during a typical subway ride in New York.) 0000021972 00000 n As a result, Viking Cruises offer incredible itineraries with unmatched onboard amenities. Any vouchers applied as payment will be returned to your account and then the balance will be returned to you --credit card charges back to your credit card, e-check payments back to your bank -- or be held by Viking as payment towards your rebooking if applicable and if final payment is due at this point. We immediately rebooked a different Viking cruise. For the best possible time, youll want to be flexible. The 125% voucher applied to a 2022 cruise is a vote of confidence in Viking, but it does have some risk. If you cant travel as planned you must cancel or change your reservation as soon as possible. Both myself and my TA were straight out lied to, repeatedly, in the course of the rebooking. I have a cruise booked for summer 2021 that is essentially a rebooking of the same cruise we had planned for summer 2020. Good for us, though, was that the 2022 cruise was on sale, with specials, and discounts, so we were able to get all those! Cruises that have been started does not provide a refund. It is up to the individual airlines how they will handle cancellations. Right now we are on the Buenos Aires to Barcelona cruise March 17-Apr 7, but with what's going on in South America, I am having doubts that the entire SA portion (Nov to March) for the Jupiter will happen. tX/a(c`:'z}c l~&9p!Dfe9 Viking cruises can be booked several years in advance, and for some travelers, that extra planning time can ensure a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Full Disclosure:I did not ask about earlier than Decemberbecause of our work schedules. We all just have to be patient! Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has announced the For Fun's Sake Cruise #6 aboard the Carnival Horizon in 2024. By We applied the credit for a Nov. 2021 cruise, fingers are crossed about this one. Valid for trips booked from April 2nd 2019. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Squakman - we'll hope to see you April 7 in Barcelona then! TRAVEL + LEISURE is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Co., registered in the United States and other countries. Planning in advance should help you avoid a costly mistake (or embarrassing faux pas). Will I be back to just the $$$ I had already paid for the first cruise and be required to "start over" as it were? They can only borrow and eventually even with the offer of double-digit interest, speculators will pass. Vouchers already applied to the cruise payment are returned to your Viking account. No. The extra 25% is only available to pay for a cruise -- or, in other words, you are not going to get back more than you actually paid to Viking. Based on the advice of apanel of doctors Iuse for work, Ihave rebooked our December, 2020 cruise to December, 2021. 0000562908 00000 n 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. `)Y The 125% voucher is available only if Viking cancels. You can expect to pay several thousand dollars for your trip (although rates vary greatly by route and month), which seems costly compared to the $500-600 rates youd find from other cruise companies. Surely. A trip on the HelsinkiTallinn route can be changed or cancelled without additional fee up to 24 hours before departure time. 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. Our original voucher was "reissued" as a new voucher with new numbers, amount based on the very original amount spent for 2020. Hoping and waiting for our December 2021 cruise has kept my sanity through the pandemic! Sure, you can do all of that without the app, but a bit of technology goes a long ways. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received prior to . When Viking cancels your cruise, you are entitled to a full cash refund. LauraS If your booking is longer than 35 days, the magic numbers are now $1000 penalty and 180 days prior. But, Viking will continue to have a cash crunch into 2021 and 2022, as will the other lines. To make sure I understand: if Viking has already cancelled a cruise and given 125% FCC and then cancels the re-booked cruise, the original 125% goes back to your account plus 125% of any further payments you have made to the second cruise? Hence our Med. These . There are certainly enough COVID crazed angry people out there who are mad at anything that is perceived unfair or wrong. Viking River Cruises offer a 3.3 percent discount for travelers who pay via e-check, so if youre looking for a way to reduce your expenses, thats a great place to start. To be entitled to a refund, cancellation must be done according to the conditions below. Powered by Invision Community. 0000004508 00000 n But, this whole game is heavily leveraged, and dependent on a resumption of cruising in early to mid-2021. b ` endstream endobj 63 0 obj <>>> endobj 64 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page/PieceInfo>/PageUIDList<0 211>>/PageWidthList<0 595.276>>>>>>>> endobj 65 0 obj <> endobj 66 0 obj <>stream If the outbound journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. 0000019696 00000 n 89-60. The date will be clearly stated in the e-mail; it is not a flexible date. ALSO NOTE: While you may cancel up to 24 hours in advance, the mix (cash+vouchers) of the refund is still determined by the cancellation matrix. Long story short I was also able to negotiate substantial OBC. 0000561968 00000 n Published on January 7, 2022. We wanted to for that very reason, but for some reason the Viking fare (for economy) was more than double. Started June 21, 2021, By BAwas very accommodating. Wish to cancel a cruise booked with a voucher? By Upon presentation of a medical certificate, cancellation is free of charge for the affected traveler and the certificate must be sent to Viking Line within 10 days after the cancellation date. We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences and savor the journey. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. NFL's 'Sodfather' explains what went wrong with Super Bowl 57 field. 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. 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. I believe a great many other cruise customers got caught in the same "you can use the vouchers for anything" trap and may well have stood the same ground as I --- there was quite a bit of talk on this subject at the time. You can also buy local wine and bring it onboard, a Viking Cruises representative tells TravelAwaits via email. And if you enjoy your experience at one of those premium restaurants, feel free to head back later in the trip at The Chefs Table, the menu changes every three days. Cancelation by Viking? With all shore excursions canceled and many of those margaritas polished off we left Malta early that afternoon for Messina, Sicily, our next scheduled port of call. We'd been booked on Tulipsand Windmills for this past April. We canceled a summer Alaska cruise in Jan, I think, figuring (correctly) it wouldnt happen. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Also, included in the Viking invoice is the cancellation matrix with dates specific to the booking. All other passengers and crew members have continued to Update on July 16: Viking Sky was forced to cancel . Here is how it works for US pax. Call Delta. 'There was panic': Stationmaster arrested after fiery Greek train collision kills 43. Weve been to. Madam M's from NYC has a store in Dubai. CRUISE HIVE LTD 2008-2023. (Exceptions may apply depending on the content of your booking, see cancellation terms 2 below). How will Viking continue to pay staffand meet expenses? Expand. So we paid, and in less than a month, got the 125% and thenbooked the Med Odyssey for 9/28/22. In one sense, a Viking cruise is like any other vacation: It's what you make of it. 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. Powered by Invision Community. 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. Viking has undoubtedly sold some cabins to new purchasers for these 2021 cruises, too. Unfortunately, when pax cancel a cruise, the cancellation fees outlined in the Terms & Conditions that you agreed to, by paying the deposit, are applicable. Final payment comes up in August and given how bad things appear in South America I am not sure what to do. Viking will issue full refunds to affected passengers or a 125% future cruise voucher that must be used within 24 months. Prices vary depending on the length of the cruise, but for around $19.95 per night per guest, youll never have to worry about what youre spending. Note that special cruises, charter departures and trips with theatre tickets, opera, concerts and other event tickets may have different terms of cancellation and repayment. ), Iwould deal with Steve at tripnsurancestore.com. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Started August 27, 2021, By Thats our date. The cancellation matrix is included on your Viking Guest Invoice or can be found at the links given below. Please note, that a medical certificate is not eligible for a refund in the event of a trip that includes a cottage. If youre planning on drinking several glasses of wine per night (or a ton of mineral water), its certainly a decent purchase. Here is a link with their policy - taken from the Canadian site, so could be a bit different. Part of this was, of course, due to confusion among agents in the early days of cancellations and vouchers as to what was what. Refund according to ordinary terms, also cancellation of a return trip. 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. We are thinking of cancelling the trip. However, once youve paid, you dont need to spend much more. Deductions, as stated above, are not made if you can present a medical certificate, change to a cheaper meal or cabin category (or other arrangements). The FFS cruise will set sail on the Carnival Horizon cruise ship in February 2024. Find out whats happening, then plan your itinerary appropriately. Implied, I think. That might not interest every traveler, but if youre interested in the inner workings of a major cruise vessel, its well worth the time. Is that worth it? If youre taking a river cruise, do a bit of research on the cities youll be visiting. 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. Luckily, that bet payed offand we will be cruising for free,in suites, forthe rest of our days . Unclear. 0000014758 00000 n By mid-2021, the cash collected and rolled forward in 2020 will be gone. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I hope you get to go. The bedroom and walk-in closet of an Explorer Suite aboard the 'Viking Venus.'. Each airline has a different policy. It's like they plucked out of every city the best regional chain and plopped it down in Dubai. I believe many airlines are waiving change fees at this time. Let's be honest. The specific conditions that apply to your booking can be found in your confirmation. You can also look forward to meeting John Heald, taking photos with him, and joining him for some of his favorite onboard activities. Known initially as Bloggers Cruises, the FFS cruises were created to bring together John Healds blog followers and give them a chance to cruise together and have fun. As an alternative to reimbursement of cancelled trips more than 24 hours before departure, you can in some cases change the date of travelling or have the money deposited for a new trip within 6 months (12 months for cancellations from 15th of March 2020 and onwards). Thanks for your help-. John Heald, Brand Ambassador of Carnival Cruise Line, has announced the details for the next For Funs Sake (FFS) Cruise. Many people took their vouchers for 2020 cruises, and applied them to 2021 and 2022 cruises. I'm not predicting anything, and I don't have any inside info. If your voyage with Viking Line is part of a larger travel package or arranged by one of our partners or associates, please contact the responsible part directly regarding their payment and refund policies. Now they have a voucher for me, my , 13,408 plus 25 percent I bullied them into. LauraS Under the terms of the voucher, you can't get your cash back until 2022, when the voucher expires. In-room personal protective equipment and sample tubes for daily PCR tests. With ocean cruise, timing is less of an issue, but youll still want to plan as far in advance as is possible. We "lost" the first time and "won" the second time. 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). If the outbound journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. They want to put on a grand show for the world. Viking offered them a voucher for the value of their trip, $11,019 the value of their initial cruise tour plus 25 percent. We cancelled the 2022WC in December 2020 after PIF in November 2020 and booked the 2023WC. 0000002092 00000 n I forgot to say that in this situation 125% vouchers will be refunded at the 100% amount. 0000018268 00000 n We just had our September 2021 Viking cruise canceled two weeks after making final payment and one week after paying for our airfare with British Airways. Our Viking Health & Safety Program is the same across our fleet of ocean and river vessels. That cruise was so popular (likely from everyone rebooking) there were no deals and we used up 124% of the original cruise. 0000670737 00000 n The squeaky wheel, as they say, got the grease. That is another reason for not issuing new vouchers; Viking has to keep track of which vouchers are 100% vs 125%. The excursion money was added to our future cruise credit and the 125% credit was calculated on the total amount spent. Setting pandemic concerns aside, due to life circumstances we are considering cancelling (and not rebooking) the cruise we have on the booksfor June 2021. For instance, the Easy package now costs 273, or $322, for a cruise . 0000562482 00000 n The cruise will start in Miami, Florida, where guests will embark on February 17, 2024. Should you cancel or wait for Viking to cancel? Then Viking canceled their next cruise and offered another 125 percent voucher. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise . 0000562812 00000 n Needless to say, those of us still aboard weren't thrilled about any of this. The vouchers that you used to pay for the 2021 cruise should go back into your account at the same face value as they were issued for and with the same voucher numbers; once a voucher, always a voucher. They are as scared as we are of covid. Started June 21, 2021, By For river cruises, tipping recommendations vary depending on your location. 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. 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. Jun 03, 2020 at 4:02 pm. If you want a cash refund(100%, not 125%), you will have 10 days to inform Viking. The vessel will then sail to La Romana in the Dominican Republic. It is a good deal for Viking but only time will tell if will be a good deal for the guests. This guarantee is combinable with all other Viking offers available. We were able to change our flights with no issue. Our goal, to share the worlds unique, hidden and once in a lifetime locations with you to create unforgettable memories. Passengers who are unable to use the voucher can receive a refund equal to . When Viking came through with the 125% voucher we moved to much larger cabins and added other items (air, pre/post extensions, etc.). (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. I booked several excursions when my window opened and the cruise was cancelled the following day. And a few days in Barcelona pre. CC Help Jenn 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. If thats not to your interests, you could always relax with a nice afternoon tea. %PDF-1.4 % Now they have my money and I have a useless piece of paper. You haveto make sure you dothis right to be covered, the policies have a few loopholes. Unable to find a cruise to your liking? Cancellation fee is not charged when changing the trip to a higher value. These events include cocktail parties, breakfasts, question-and-answer sessions, tea times, karaoke nights, and more. Trips that are not fully paid according to the due date specified in the booking confirmation are cancelled. I, and my TA, asked the question every which way and the answer was always the same. 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. Unlike a government, they cannot print money. 0000019511 00000 n For example, each river cruise has two 445-sq.-foot Explorer suites with private wraparound verandas, floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, individual climate controls, and a roomy wardrobe. That's the best approach. (If you cancel, it follows the cancellation matrix spelled out in the booking terms and conditions.). 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. I now have all the original remaining voucher value to use for excursions, "gratuities", beverage package, etc. Photo: Courtesy of Viking Cruises. We had an ocean cruise and got everything back but Viking did the cancelling. Are we enabling white nationalism by staying on Twitter? Too much to expect I imagine. We had special OBC's on it, and some good discounts. Good to hear. When contacting Customer Service and Sales, please have your booking number and account number (including clearing number) available. nr. For example, you have to buy the cruise froma cruise travel agent. Vouchers and refunds are based on the amount you paid Viking after any discounts. These conditions primarily applies to bookings containing 130 persons where none of the criteria for cancellation condition 2 are met. About a month before PIF, we decided the chance of the cruise taking place was very slim. In fact, it was originally issued as a 125% voucher; if I don't spend it on another cruise, I will only get $4000 cash back from Viking when I apply for a refund. In this elegant space under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, guests can indulge in afternoon tea service, served daily.. KyOh, October 19, 2020 in River Cruising. Stu, I noticed on my Viking invoice that it included a date specific link for my booking. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise director Heather Clancy was feeling good. The total cost of the cruise I just paid for was $10,000. Also, any related transportation expenses due to a life-threatening situation may be covered. Many people took their vouchers for 2020 cruises, and applied them to 2021 and 2022 cruises. Guests will notice that some package prices have been raised considerably, between 5-30% depending on the voyage length. Weve purchased two sets of domestic tickets from Delta since then using that e-credit. Thats fine if youre on an ocean cruise, but for river cruises, make sure youre taking advantage of the local culture. LauraS Modified Date: Feb 28, 2023. Ocean cruises have similar options, though exact room sizes and features will vary. WHEN THE PAX CANCELS OR CHOOSES TO RE-BOOK (WHICH VIKING CONSIDERS A CANCELLATION): If you are more than 121 days out from Day 1 of your package, you can cancel your vacation with just a $100pp. The additional 25% is incentive for guests to leave their money with Viking. Located in the Explorers Lounge, Mamsens serves traditional Scandinavian fare inspired by Ragnhild Hagen Viking Chairman Torstein Hagens mother, or Mamsen, as she was known to the family, our source wrote. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. To be covered by this guarantee, you must make a reservation on a 2022 voyage between November 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. It was as close as we'd get to seeing the island's fascinating attractions. 0000018937 00000 n Located in the eastern Caribbean, this private 30-acre retreat is exclusively offered as a port of call to cruisers from Carnival and its sister companies. Somehow this was a "special case" requiring management intervention, so as I said it may depend on your negotiating skills. 62 0 obj <> endobj xref The realities of cruising amid sudden COVID-19 surges. The 'Viking Venus' at anchor in Santorini. The 'Viking Venus' at anchor in Santorini. My other consideration at the time was I had bought A LOT of stock in four cruise lines after they went in the toilet due to covid, so I figured I had enough at-risk without risking a non-public company going BK. "), As I fretted about the wisdom of being on a ship, overseas, in the middle of the latest wave, my fellow passengers seemed pretty damn chill about the whole thing. If not, you can always grab a few bottles of the good stuff during a shore excursion. 0000003926 00000 n We decided to wait. Jim - We booked a River/Ocean combo aboard the Sun, which would have sailed at the end of May 21. Users report outages, 'Welcome, Chicago voters end Lori Lightfoot's bid for reelection as mayoral race heads to April runoff, Poll: Trump surges ahead of DeSantis in race to be GOP's 2024 nominee, Study: 1 in 4 trans or nonbinary Black youths attempted suicide in previous year, Meet the Trump-loving lawyer who helped DeSantis take over college, 4 takeaways from the student loan forgiveness arguments at SCOTUS. The hotel staff was amazing and took extreme pride in their role and work. 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. On the morning of Dec. 26, we arrived as scheduled in Valletta, Malta, docking within view of the gorgeous old city. I don't know if Viking is included it in their shore excursions. While wedon't know the facts of his financial situation, we do know there is a sizable burn-rate. The current invoice shows the amount paid as "voucher discount." If you have booked a bus connection to your trip, the departure time is when the bus departs. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By However, Viking offers a few apps to make your cruise more enjoyable, and if you dont install them, youll miss out. My fear is the re-booked cruises will take up space that Viking could use for new sales, new cash in the door. This offer covers all Viking reservations that are made between May 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020. Given what is at stake (a lot of money! Please note that special departures and charter departures as well as bookings including theatre tickets, opera, concerts and other event tickets, may have different cancellation terms. Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas and one of the most popular ports of call for Caribbean cruises, has set a passenger record . 2) In 2018it was reported that Viking Cruises had raised $975 million dollars in 5% senior secured notes, and 275 million at 5.875%. 0000659010 00000 n Obviously, that didn't happen. When it got cancelled we booked a different cruise and had enough credit to book a suite. Nothing. With that said, some If you want to enjoy a cocktail outside of lunch or dinner service, youll have to pay for the privilege. "Well, my mother told me to grab limes and tequila and make margaritas.". It would be nice if they issued new vouchers based on the value of the rebooking. I hope theyll be equally flexible if our cruise gets canceled. Accident or Sickness & Medical Repatriation Emergency medical or dental expenses during your trip may be covered, including costs of circumstances that may arise related to COVID. Does anyone know Vikings refund policy on river cruises? Drawing its name from the capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn is a lively music venue inspired by the romantic jazz lounges of 1940s Hollywood, and its an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks and after-dinner entertainment, a Viking representative tells us. I have my heart set on being at the Dubai World Fair in Dec 2021. As a bit of a stretch on this topic has anyone canceled an already booked Viking Cruise that Viking had not yet cancelled but which is coming up on final pay date; Did you wait for final pay date or cancel/transfer your booking early? A full refund will be given for most optional shore excursions if you give notice of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to the optional shore excursion. All funds were returned,except what we paid Viking for trip insurance. We "lost" out the first rebook and got lots back the second rebook. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 0000018000 00000 n If youre a savvy traveler, you probably know about Viking Cruises. 0000001981 00000 n In other words, we have quite a bit of extra value in the hopper for the rebooked cruise. Route trips outbound and homebound. It has been a great cruise company with a first-class product. plus 125% of any further payments you have made to the second cruise? Right now, I'm with Dee. Please forgive me if this is already covered elsewhere. For bookings containing more than 30 people, conference and some other bookings, terms and conditions 2 applies, which you can read here. Viking Ocean Cruises provide Freyja shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body-wash, replenished daily; frequent cruisers say that the high-quality products are one of the best perks of every trip. Isnt it funny. 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