The details depend on the country where you booked the cruise. 0000019071 00000 n In-room personal protective equipment and sample tubes for daily PCR tests. Viking ocean and river ships, however, differ in size and number of venues. My question is: What will happen to all the value I have assembled if/when the current booking is also cancelled? 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. But whatever happens, there's . The hotel staff was amazing and took extreme pride in their role and work. I hope it survives and is not bought out. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. . For example, you have to buy the cruise froma cruise travel agent. Theirsituation has to beperilous. 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. 0000003319 00000 n We have opted to use Viking Air even if a little more expensive so if it is canceled refunds are SO much easier. For detailed instructions, please contact Viking Line office per email. 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). 0000003926 00000 n The FFS Cruises have become a tradition among Carnival Cruise Line fans since their launch in 2007. And a few days in Barcelona pre. As for the other items of value, it may depend on your negotiating skills. They are as scared as we are of covid. 0000018293 00000 n 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. 0000550657 00000 n Unclear. Hence our Med. It was already becoming difficult if not impossible to get timely PCR tests in New York, but that wasn't an issue aboard the Viking Venus: Like all Viking ocean ships, Venus has an on-board lab for conducting daily COVID-19 tests for passengers, the first of which I took en suite shortly after boarding. CC Help Jenn 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. Started June 21, 2021, By Brian Thomas is a professional writer with over 15 years of experience. I believe many airlines are waiving change fees at this time. Full Disclosure:I did not ask about earlier than Decemberbecause of our work schedules. 0000618755 00000 n 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. Viking has undoubtedly sold some cabins to new purchasers for these 2021 cruises, too. We all just have to be patient! 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. If youre a savvy traveler, you probably know about Viking Cruises. That is up to you. Is that worth it? How will Viking continue to pay staffand meet expenses? 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. 0144983-8, PB 166, AX-22101 Mariehamn, land, Finland, Passenger tickets without cabin, Stockholm<>Turku, Information regarding the coronavirus situation, Breakfast at Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Gamla Stan Old Town has both grandeur and comfort in its streets, Norrmalm and stermalm shopping for pleasure, Sdermalm warmth and comfort in the heart of Stockholm, Delicious treat at Chokladfabriken caf-shop, Park Inn by Radisson Central Hotel Tallinn, StockholmHelsinki or vice versa, round trip, StockholmTurku or vice versa, round trip, HelsinkiTallinn or vice versa, round trip, Flavours from the Swedish Culinary Team's silver menu, Archipelago Spa & Wellness on Viking Glory, Family break is time for everyone to enjoy, Energy consumption and minimising emissions into the air, Data protection description: Feedback and Claims, Data protection description: Safety and Security, Conditions for the availability of vessels, Transport of weapons and ammunition on board, Key rights under Package Travel Directive EU 2015/2302, 10% the price of the trip, minimum SEK 200 / Euro 20, 25% the price of the trip, minimum SEK 200 / Euro 20, 95% the price of the trip, minimum SEK 200 / Euro 20. Powered by Invision Community. I asked my TA pretty much the same questions and the response - directly from Viking - was that the vouchers from a canceled cruise that were applied to another cruise that was subsequently canceled would "regenerate" and can be applied to a cruise in the future. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By 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. Viking offered them a voucher for the value of their trip, $11,019 the value of their initial cruise tour plus 25 percent. Please note, that a medical certificate is not eligible for a refund in the event of a trip that includes a cottage. This is a point of great confusion for me. However, once youve paid, you dont need to spend much more. Photo: Courtesy of Paul Brady. 60% of Full Fare. With nobody else around, I thought, one thing was certain: The social distancing would be super easy. Every single taxi driver talked about Expo 2020 with such pride. To be covered by this guarantee, you must make a reservation on a 2022 voyage between November 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. Photo Courtesy: Nassau Cruise Port. 0000019696 00000 n Maybe someone else will be able to shed some light. 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. Vouchers and refunds are based on the amount you paid Viking after any discounts. For us, the airlines wound up canceling the flights, so we got the credit. 0000005059 00000 n We canceled a summer Alaska cruise in Jan, I think, figuring (correctly) it wouldnt happen. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. Route trips outbound and homebound. Photo: Courtesy of Viking Cruises. When youre sitting in the Explorers Lounge perusing vintage maps or enjoying a thermal bath on the spa deck, youll know why Viking Cruises are held in such high regard. Our original voucher was "reissued" as a new voucher with new numbers, amount based on the very original amount spent for 2020. Please forgive me if this is already covered elsewhere. 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. Veranda suites are smaller (275 square feet), but feature large private bathrooms, climate controls, 40-inch flat-panel TVs, and various other amenities. Which date are you going? 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. That said, I still want to believe, with the help of a good insurance policy, that Viking will pull through. Too much to expect I imagine. (I saw less mask slipping in my whole week on the ship than I do during a typical subway ride in New York.) Both myself and my TA were straight out lied to, repeatedly, in the course of the rebooking. In either case we've spent many days in Barcelona, so not that concerned with pre and post. 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. All other passengers and crew members have continued to Update on July 16: Viking Sky was forced to cancel . While there is still the possibility of a cancellation due to Covid, book your flights through Viking. To get that value, youll have to use as many of the onboard services as possible, but it beats constantly taking out your wallet for things like internet access and port fees. 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. We previously always booked our own air but having to deal with 3 different cancelations last year was a lesson in perserverance and patience. 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. LauraS OxnPPYeC% 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? Obviously, that didn't happen. Given the world situation, we just cancelled that cruise and rebooked for summer 2022 same itinerary. Hard to bail if all you have is vouchers. 0000005975 00000 n Weve purchased two sets of domestic tickets from Delta since then using that e-credit. For the best possible time, youll want to be flexible. Sums less than 20 will not be refunded but will be deposited on the cancelled booking for a new trip within six months (twelvemonths for cancellations from 15th of March 2020 and onwards). 0000001981 00000 n The unprecedented drought in Europe means that cruising on rivers like the Rhine and the Danube looks set to be "a thing of the past." As water levels drop, more and more tourist destinations are . Full Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise, land or air component purchased from Viking. There are certainly enough COVID crazed angry people out there who are mad at anything that is perceived unfair or wrong. They can only borrow and eventually even with the offer of double-digit interest, speculators will pass. 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. A significant number of occupied cabins won't produce any new revenue. They want to put on a grand show for the world. Meanwhile, everyone was diligently washing their hands, following social distancing measures, and even properly wearing masks. We have a river cruise, Tulips and Windmills, on Viking in April. 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. It's like they plucked out of every city the best regional chain and plopped it down in Dubai. An easy approach is to sign up for the Viking Weekly, an online newsletter with recommendations, itinerary spotlights, videos, and more. The current invoice shows the amount paid as "voucher discount." Sailing down rivers puts you in the heart of many of the cities you visit, our source tells us. We'd been booked on Tulipsand Windmills for this past April. For river cruises, tipping recommendations vary depending on your location. I hope you get to go. Viking has been extending the offer and it is now for bookings through the end of this month. Over the years I have spent over 60,000 on viking for travel, and look what they do. We had a June 2020 cruise that Viking cancelled back in April. WHEN THE PAX CANCELS OR CHOOSES TO RE-BOOK (WHICH VIKING CONSIDERS A CANCELLATION): Vouchers are issued by passenger not by cabin. 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). 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. Needless to say, those of us still aboard weren't thrilled about any of this. nr. 0000024349 00000 n 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. TRAVEL + LEISURE is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Co., registered in the United States and other countries. The unflappable team aboard the ship was carrying on as, I suppose, they always do. Copyright 2022 Travel + Leisure Co. All Rights Reserved. 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. This guarantee is combinable with all other Viking offers available. 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. 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. These . ex: The best boulangerie in Paris has an outpost in Dubai. . 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. (Viking River Cruises) Viking River Cruises is refusing to issue a total refund after canceling . No deductions are made of boats, those will be returned to your boat balance once you have made your refund application. 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. After the voucher amount is removed. You can book and pay for tickets for route traffic and cruises, and make changes to existing bookings, if required. Our travel service can transfer the balance. 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. 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 We have a river cruise, Tulips and Windmills, on Viking in April. I talked to a Viking first,, then had our TA make it happen. Standard features like heated bathroom floors and high-quality wooden deck furniture really help the cruise line stand out from its competitors (and no, we havent received payment from Viking for this piece). The Risk-Free Guarantee allows guests to change their cruise date up until 24 hours before their planned departureand Viking will waive any fees. `)Y:+eW])RvJ+eW]2o7o7WX,. If not, you can always grab a few bottles of the good stuff during a shore excursion. LauraS And even if youre extremely particular about your shampoo, you dont need to bring any onboard. 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. 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. The additional 25% is incentive for guests to leave their money with 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. `)Y Upon cancellation of the original cruise we opted for the 125% voucher and immediately rebooked for a year hence. Squakman - we'll hope to see you April 7 in Barcelona then! Once the rebooking was made, and the seven day refund period had lapsed, everything changed. (final payment date on Dec 2, 2020). Cancelation by Viking? But by then, the price increase had claimed the voucher plus an extra $628. 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. %PDF-1.4 % Implied, I think. 0000659010 00000 n Thanks for your help-. 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). The date will be clearly stated in the e-mail; it is not a flexible date. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise director Heather Clancy was feeling good. 85% of Full Fare. Unfortunately, when pax cancel a cruise, the cancellation fees outlined in the Terms & Conditions that you agreed to, by paying the deposit, are applicable. I think this also depends on when your reservation was made. The FFS#6 promises to be one of the most exciting cruises of 2024. Viking estimates that their amenities are worth about $200, per guest, per day. That's the best approach. 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