Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, smoke beer. Plus, you will have the opportunity to spend time in a new destination or perhaps even an old favorite. Booking your own extension allows you total control over the location of your hotel, as well as the room and amenities that work for you. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Ask your Viking Expert for more information.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. $1500 - TOTAL ESTIMATE By Also, if we go on our own, we would have to fly home from Oslo instead of Bergen; I know that I have to pay $100 per person to make alternate flight arrangements (which we will do anyway because we are flying into London a few days early), but how does Viking charge when you fly home from a different city? This extension offered no excursions, just the basic inclusions of hotel, breakfast, transfers and the Viking Host. The deal was signed with HPH (Hutchison Port Holdings) and CN (Canadien National). Encounter ancient 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. By contrast, a two-day extension in Munich before a river cruise next summer is $298 pp. We chose both of these excursions as additions to our Mediterranean cruise last fall, and have some thoughts that we think can be applied when considering extensions in the future. The city is surrounded by stone walls (the only American walled city north of Mexico) with massive ramparts dominated by the Citadel (fortress). MSC Celebrity Cruises revealed its brand-new itineraries for 2023 on the fully-refurbishedship Celebrity Summit. Those who did said it was very well done. Time Change Acclimation Most travelers will be flying internationally for their cruise and will have at least one connection. The days were long, but filled with visits to many interesting sites and wonderful meals. Do your research on the hotel rate and the cost and ease of transport from the airport to the hotel and decide whether you are better off doing it on your own. Pre: Chicago From $1,199 | 2 Nights Post: Gateway 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 did exactly that for both the Tuscany and Rome extensions, arriving in Tuscany a few days prior to the start of the extension and by staying a few days after the Rome extension. When do Viking confirm hotels for extensions? So, be sure that your itinerary is providing you enough time in your starting or ending destinations. Cruisers' Choice Awards! The very first day, in Kumamoto, we went to a bank to exchange money, and nobody spoke English. Scenic Sailing: St. Lawrence Seaway Locks. Admire the tranquility of the End of the World; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. If you do it yourselves, it likely will be less a hassle and cheaper. Anyone on this cruise? Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republics atmospheric capital. We are traveling from Charlotte. Excursion Example Two: Ultimate Italy Tuscany. We also have booked the Thon Opera. Obviously YMMV! Ive been currently wrestling with this very issue in next years Ancient Adriatic Treasures sailing which ends in Venice. He is Icelandic and she is from UK and both are polar explorers. Stacker Stacker&39;s interface is divided in 3 areas the Stack, the Block Info and the Debugger. P.S. However, even without points, it was much less expensive to book flights on our own rather than going through Viking Air, especially after purchasing Air Plus and the deviation. Ross Gaudreault Cruise Terminal In April 2015 started construction works by the cruise ship terminal's overhaul project (total cost CAD 89,5 million). EnerDels lithium-ion battery solutions offer notable benefits over traditional battery solutions, including light weight, longer cycle life, reduced maintenance and service and often less space allowing for new product design options. However, you should consider everything that is included with your extension and you may find that it is well worth the extra money. The building's ground floor is sized 5862 m2 (~63100 ft2); while the upper floor is sized 3585 m2 (~38600 ft2). I decided to schedule the train trip on our own rather than using Viking, since it'll be cheaper and we can get reserved 1st-class train seats. Every Norwegian speaks English, except maybe the very elderly. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords. /images/CCPragueAtSundown_478x345_tcm21-9309.jpg. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Cape Breton Island (Louisbourg), Nova Scotia, Canada. You will have no problem. All in all, we were not that pleased with the location of our hotel in the Rome extension. Good tips. In this article we will explore the reasons you might choose either a Viking extension or one of your own creation. However, the last time we did this, we only paid the deviation fee once and it included both inbound and return deviations. From $499 | 2 Nights, From $1,699 | 3 Nights, From $599 | 2 Nights, From $1,299 | 5 Nights. 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). If you are using Viking Air and want to change the arrival/departure date or airport, there is a deviation fee. We rented a car to get from Venice to Lake Como and did our overnight in Sirmione on Lake Garda. Breakfasts are usually at the hotel -- fixed or buffet depends on what the particular hotel offers. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Observe the wildlife of South Georgia island; keep watch for king penguins and seals. I really hope to do the Umbria one someday. The new terminal will be linked with the existing rail- and road networks. Also, if we go on our own, we would have to fly home from Oslo instead of Bergen; I know that I have to pay $100 per person to make alternate flight arrangements (which we will do anyway because we are flying into London a few days early), but how does Viking charge when you fly home from a different city? We did all our transactions with hand signals; I was surprised that more Japanese people didn't speak English, but of course, in our arrogant American way, most Americans speak English only, while expecting other countries to just fall in line and understand us. More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Savor the diversity of Torontos food scene; see the citys sights by bike. Transfers and a tour shouldn't come to $700. I see that the ship stops in Isafjordur. These options are discussed in our article on Tips for Booking a Viking Cruise. HSBC Holdings plc (British multinational financial holding, in 2018 ranked world's 7th-largest bank)acted as QPAs financial advisor throughout the process. Clearly, these two extensions are completely different in terms of what is offered, but of course the price is different too. More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Explore Norfolks maritime heritage and Americas colonial past in the Historic Triangle.. Come face-to-face with penguins as you explore the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands. In Oslo, I booked two nights at the Thon Hotel Opera (same hotel that Viking uses for the post-excursion for $250/night including taxes (I booked directly with the hotel website). Visit the colorful La Boca barrio and Plaza de Mayo, and walk in the footsteps of Eva Pern. Thanks for all the input; with our payment due date a little over a month away, I wanted to get all this squared away beforehand. Started June 21, 2021, By Plus, I'd have to pay $200 for us to be able to fly into London earlier, bringing flights for one of us to $1900, versus about $1700 each for us if I book it myself--which I'm going to do. Dividing the Old World from the New World, sail the second-largest of the Earths oceans. The Homelands post cruise extension in Iceland includes two full days between arrival and departure (with activities) as well as three breakfasts and one lunch. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or Well also talk with our travel agent about the options of changing to a hotel downtown, additional deviation fees, and transfers before making a decision on how to get the best value. MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE AMERICAN-MANUFACTURED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR ENERGY NEEDS. Witness the wildlife of the Southern Ocean, and Antarcticas majestic glaciers and immense icebergs. On 1-7-23 at 1: 46 am in the morning your Company sent me an email stating our cruise and all excursions were cancelled. We include more features & services than others. Explore this revitalized town along the shores of Lake Michigan. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Call Viking Air to see if there is an upcharge for flying back from Oslo instead of Bergen. Quebec City is carved into the Cape Diamond cliff, at the confluence of two rivers (St Charles and Saint Lawrence) and is part of Canada's Quebec province. Port's statistics for 1863 show 1600+ vessels handled, with nearly 25,000 crew. You can read about them here. They never said anything about the trip. He is Icelandic and she is from UK and both are polar explorers. Cruisers' Choice Awards! We would probably only be able to do the 3 hour tour due to included tour in morning. The excursions they describe are optional, so there is an extra fee for those. For example, our Mediterranean cruise last year ended in Rome. In May 2017 was inaugurated the theme park Place des Canotiers (cost USD 39 million). So now lets look at the benefits of booking your own extension. WebThe Delta Center is coming back to Utah. We've never flown out of a city other than the termination city of a cruise. There is an old windmill many of us climbed up to see, and lots of pretty ocean vistas from atop the hill. As they keep changing the hotel, what have been your experiences with hotel confirmation? In this region is concentrated over 40% of USA's manufacturing industry. Stroll the city, see the Ancud monument, Plaza de Armas and neoclassical mansions. 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. So, we hope this information helps you choose an extension that fits your needs and desires. In these cases we had to arrange our own transportation or in some cases, Viking arranged a shuttle. When I look at the Hilton Hotel website, the rooms are in the $250-$300 per night price range, so I'm trying to understand how Viking can charge $1700 for the same 2 nights. I know that the hotel's a little high, but there are always extra expenses that come up, like a souvenir or a museum entry fee, or perhaps an Uber. You cant wander off the path, but you can sort of take your time and move away from the group a little bit. First, the day by day description of the extension tells you which meals are included. 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. . On our last cruise, our assigned hotel in Rome changed three times before the cruise, and while the hotel we ended up at was nice, we were not as pleased with its actual location in the city. Lots of options if you plan your own extension. I dont believe we could have done this on our own. Not very fancy, but the views from the train are great! The Saint Lawrence-Great Lakes market is estimated to have 110+ million consumers. I'm told that the train can accommodate the bags easily, but not sure I want the hassle. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or 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. Sounds like booking this myself may be the way to go. We have traveled with Viking on several ocean and river cruises and have several scheduled for the future. Planning your own trip offers complete flexibility in how you spend your time. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Quebec City, Canada. Explore Pragues Lobkowicz Palace on a Privileged Access tour designed just for us by Prince William. Of course, you will have to arrange your own transportation, tours, dinners, etc., but a lot of travelers enjoy doing so and they may even save some money by doing everything on their own. Explore the two scenic halves of Valparaso or venture to Santiago, Chiles vibrant capital. @longtermI'm curious how you came up with a budget of $1500 if doing yourself. By "Beauport 2020" (port development project, in 2019 renamed to "Laurentia") is a planned wharf line extension of 610 m (2000 ft) with max draft 16 m (52 ft) at low tide. After we signed up, we were informed of the optional dinner but I dont think we had to sign up before we actually checked into the hotel and registered with the Viking rep. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By They start learning it early in primary grades. Sail the legendary waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the route of explorers for centuries. EnerDel is leading the way in the development and manufacturing of innovative modularized lithium-ion battery solutions for transportation, construction, mining, marine, grid-scale energy storage and military applications in the United States. They only offer "plus" seating which I believe is their first class experience. Just keep this in mind, they do maintenance in the summer. Those who took the extension with Viking I believe had to do some buses. There are no excursions or other meals included. Yes, it was a bit expensive at $1700 pp, but it included transfers from Rome airport to Perugia (2 1/2 hour drive), three nights in a converted castle, all meals except one lunch, and three days of guided tours before being dropped off at our ship. Observe the wildlife of South Georgia island; keep watch for king penguins and seals. Ive reached out to my TA to see what he thinks, but there are lots of things to consider here. And with incredible guides, this was truly a stress-free extension with absolutely everything taken care of for us. Finally, when do we pick Viking versus our own? 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. Check the extension if you are interested in the details. It included some great group dinners. Started August 27, 2021, By a given budget to spend? Book with vy.no - Rail Ninja sold me a "Plus" booking, but it's not a ticket until the ticket window opens closer in. They live there with their young son. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or Explore the Last Continent, teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife. Then a loosely organized walk through the grounds to see all the birds. Regardless of whether you chose a Viking Extension or plan your own, we are big believers in extending your vacation on both ends of your cruise. Having looked at our Viking invoices, they have changed the hotels multiple times. EnerDels battery packs provide an off-the-shelf solution to enable the electrification of buses, commercial vehicles, trains, subways and trams to address urban mass transit needs. In addition to medieval architecture, Prague is a rich repository of Romanesque, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination. On our first day, after touring the zoo we went to a banquet facility where we were seated at tables of 8or 10 and had wella banquet on a huge lazy Susan in the middle of the big round table. You're absolutely right; I just created an account on vy.no and came up with $288.50, so that's good to see. Admire the regions natural beauty and look for seals and birdlife on Brion Island. EnerDels energy storage systems provide greater reliability, scalability and efficiency compared to other battery-based solutions for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications. Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. The dining car is just a takeout place, and alcohol needs to be consumed in the dining car. They speak better English than do. Learn the history of the Atlantic Ocean, called the Sea of Atlas by the ancient Greeks. Is it always one or the other? LauraS They live there with their young son. So still on the fence on what Ill do. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; sail the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife. Plan the Excursions You Like Some travelers just want to do their own thing and plan their own itinerary. Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link. If you do your own extension and use Viking Air, you will have pay have to pay the deviation fee and arrange for your own transfer into Reykavik but still it isn't going to cost you as much using the airport shuttle (booking a limo will blow the savings completely). Everything went well and were glad we booked the extensions with Viking because of the lack of hassles. When I went to Japan years ago, everyone told me, "Not to worry! I don't think there was an option to upgrade. Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; sail the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife. Our local Viking office cannot tell me anything other than you will know before the cruise. Those who took the extension with Viking I believe had to do some buses. Sad! WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Port Quebec City cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. On a cruise company pre cruise extension, you pay for the room for yourself and then pay for it again for your spouse. Viking offered an optional Peking Duck dinner for $50 or $60 dollars a person. TIP: If you would like more information on the Ultimate Tuscany extension, or other extensions we have made to previous Viking Cruises, check out the Europe and Viking Tabs. Learn how geological events that occurred during the Ice Age shaped the Great Lakes. Again, I appreciate any insights from those who have done the extension. The Tuscany and Umbria extensions are really like escorted land tours and are more expensive than the basic hotel pre/post extensions, but more worthwhile. Taking a look at the two examples above, notice that those are the only things included for the Rome extension. As deepwater port, it allows ships with max draft 15 m (49 ft) at low tide and provides the shortest connection from Europe to North America's Great Lakes region - continent's industrial and agricultural core. It was clear that most of the people in the car were commuters. Pariss cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Discover the striking waterways of the Great Lakes, admire the untamed beauty of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords, and explore the looming glaciers, snowy landscapes and immense icebergs of Antarctica. The 3 hour tour (Westtours) might be the way to go unless there's a better way? CC Help Jenn I guess the experience depends on when you go and who are your tour escorts. We'll be in Norway toward the end of May with about 18 hours of daylight (https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/bergen)almost hitting the "midnight sun" time. The global airline will assume the naming rights for Utahs premier sports and entertainment center which is home to the Utah Jazz and more than 320 evenings of events each year effective July 2023 as part of a multi-year partnership between the two organizations. 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