0000585952 00000 n So, I had that much more $$$ in the hopper subject to a 125% voucher resulting in quite a bit of voucher credit. Each airline has a different policy. Route trips outbound and homebound. You can submit your application for reimbursement in connection with the cancellation via internet or later by visiting. After the voucher amount is removed. Sailing down rivers puts you in the heart of many of the cities you visit, our source tells us. `)Y Are we enabling white nationalism by staying on Twitter? 0000003926 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. 0000019071 00000 n I booked two excursions before they cancelled the cruise. 0000004508 00000 n The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received prior to . 0000005312 00000 n 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? CC Help Jenn (confession: I did not know what to expect - would I be kidnapped?). Guests sailing the rivers in December can experience the traditional European Christmas markets and see the cities in a new way while enjoying local holiday treats and hot mulled wine, our source notes. Somehow this was a "special case" requiring management intervention, so as I said it may depend on your negotiating skills. 0000002092 00000 n 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. Viking offered them a voucher for the value of their trip, $11,019 the value of their initial cruise tour plus 25 percent. We'd been booked on Tulipsand Windmills for this past April. How have you all dealt with plane tickets for canceled cruises? So another voucher only, or the monies we paid for the original cruise? Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas and one of the most popular ports of call for Caribbean cruises, has set a passenger record . By mid-2021, the cash collected and rolled forward in 2020 will be gone. 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. The date will be clearly stated in the e-mail; it is not a flexible date. 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. 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 tX/a(c`:'z}c l~&9p!Dfe9 Your fare includes a shore excursion in each port of call (including all port charges and government taxes), onboard meals with beer and wine, Wi-Fi access, self-service laundry, spa access, and 24-hour room service. Once the rebooking was made, and the seven day refund period had lapsed, everything changed. Call Delta. Of course, the ships features might not matter if the routes were boring. If youve got money to burn, you wont be disappointed by the premium suites on a Viking cruise. Viking Line advises the traveler to get a travel insurance that includes cancellation protection in the event of illness or accident. On 10/15/2020 at 11:06 AM, duquephart said: On 10/15/2020 at 7:52 PM, Cienfuegos said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. We are thinking of cancelling the trip. Full Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise, land or air component purchased from Viking. With ocean cruise, timing is less of an issue, but youll still want to plan as far in advance as is possible. Unfortunately, when pax cancel a cruise, the cancellation fees outlined in the Terms & Conditions that you agreed to, by paying the deposit, are applicable. 0000021972 00000 n Nothing. If the outbound journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Hard to bail if all you have is vouchers. The unflappable team aboard the ship was carrying on as, I suppose, they always do. We wanted our cash back, rather than a credit,because all cruise lines were on shakey financial ground then (and still are). 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. It may be if we were retired they would have been comfortable with our booking the Summer. 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. Answers lie, How do we heal a broken America? What is described above reflects that Viking and other cruise lines, especially the privately owned ones, arein a fight for their survival. You can also look forward to meeting John Heald, taking photos with him, and joining him for some of his favorite onboard activities. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By As for the other items of value, it may depend on your negotiating skills. 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. 100% of Full Fare. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. As we mentioned earlier, Viking cruises arent cheap, but that doesnt mean that you cant travel frugally. 119-90. AmaWaterways does include it [along, of course, with Keukenhof]. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Weve been to. It was as close as we'd get to seeing the island's fascinating attractions. Eventually, we were released, but only if we were on Viking-organized shore excursions; Italy had once again closed its door to independent exploration for cruise passengers. 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. We applied the credit for a Nov. 2021 cruise, fingers are crossed about this one. When I was in Dubaifor work and then a week of play, unexpectedly , I had so much fun! Second, other markets --AU, NZ, UK, etc-- have different rules. 0000016867 00000 n We canceled our In the Wake of the Vikingscruise a week before final payment on March 1. 0000006223 00000 n We have trip insurance, but I believe it only covers cancelation due to medical reasons. 0000010527 00000 n Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has announced the For Fun's Sake Cruise #6 aboard the Carnival Horizon in 2024. Long story short I was also able to negotiate substantial OBC. Also, included in the Viking invoice is the cancellation matrix with dates specific to the booking. 0000019511 00000 n That is up to you. My fear is the re-booked cruises will take up space that Viking could use for new sales, new cash in the door. True, Viking requires all passengers and crew to be fully vaccinated, and masks were to be required in all indoor areas on the ship except while eating and drinking. (Blame COVID-19 not the guy from "Footloose."). Still, simply going on the trip was something of a leap of faith. `)Y:+eW])RvJ+eW]2o7o7WX,. Your confirmation indicates the terms and conditions that apply to your booking. The squeaky wheel, as they say, got the grease. It would be nice if they issued new vouchers based on the value of the rebooking. Veranda suites are smaller (275 square feet), but feature large private bathrooms, climate controls, 40-inch flat-panel TVs, and various other amenities. It was all done on the same day. Very easy to use. Were not doing any pre or post for this cruise. We were able to change our flights with no issue. Started August 27, 2021, By You are quoting old information from the first round of cancellations. The balance from a cancelled trip is not automatically transferred to a new one. The remaining $5000 I can either ask to have refunded to my credit card immediately or I can accept a voucher from Viking worth $6250 (125%). Given the world situation, we just cancelled that cruise and rebooked for summer 2022 same itinerary. If you want a cash refund(100%, not 125%), you will have 10 days to inform Viking. However, Viking offers a few apps to make your cruise more enjoyable, and if you dont install them, youll miss out. Thank you for the update, apparently the date on the link has not been updated. 0000001296 00000 n 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. Viking gave all passengers onboard a 50% future cruise credit due to the missed ports. 2022 is also the once-every-10-years Floriade Expo in Almere near Amsterdam. Would our only option be another voucher? 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. Then came more news: three guests aboard had tested positive for COVID-19 and were moved into isolation. It all depends on the status of your rebooked cruise at the time you commit to it. Our Viking Health & Safety Program is the same across our fleet of ocean and river vessels. We are thinking of cancelling the trip. We wanted to for that very reason, but for some reason the Viking fare (for economy) was more than double. My wife and I are booked on Jupiter for late next February. .All funds were returned,except what we paid Viking for trip insurance. 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. Unclear. CC Help Jenn I paid $5000 using an FCC and $5000 on my credit card. Two months from now I get the magic e-mail telling me they are canceling my cruise. 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. Long story short, I prevailed. A significant number of occupied cabins won't produce any new revenue. But before I boarded the Venus, outbreaks of COVID-19 had been reported on other cruise ships with similarly strict policies. That said, I still want to believe, with the help of a good insurance policy, that Viking will pull through. 0000658714 00000 n For river cruises, tipping recommendations vary depending on your location. These events include cocktail parties, breakfasts, question-and-answer sessions, tea times, karaoke nights, and more. (There were 445 crew members aboard to look after us.) I hope it survives and is not bought out. Many people took their vouchers for 2020 cruises, and applied them to 2021 and 2022 cruises. Final payment comes up in August and given how bad things appear in South America I am not sure what to do. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. A significant number of occupied cabins won't produce any new revenue. KyOh, October 19, 2020 in River Cruising. 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. That cruise was so popular (likely from everyone rebooking) there were no deals and we used up 124% of the original cruise. Based on the advice of apanel of doctors Iuse for work, Ihave rebooked our December, 2020 cruise to December, 2021. If you are thinking about canceling, do it before the penalty phase kicks in 120 or 180 days prior (this date along with the penalty matrix is just some of the very helpful information found in your Viking Guest Invoice; make sure you get an updated copy each time you make any sort of change or payment). Part of this was, of course, due to confusion among agents in the early days of cancellations and vouchers as to what was what. (final payment date on Dec 2, 2020). NFL's 'Sodfather' explains what went wrong with Super Bowl 57 field. Travel + Leisure magazine may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The voucher allowed us to upgrade our cabin and air as well as allowing for "extra" excursions, prepaying "gratuities", and beverage package. 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. I hope you get to go. 0000658448 00000 n The more you have in vouchers or will have to take in vouchers, the more the scales tilt to waiting for Viking to cancel. And we were still able to take in the gorgeous city of Naples on a guided walking tour from the hilltop neighborhood of Vomero, down to the Piazza del Plebiscito, and past the imposing, Game of Thrones-esque Castel Nuovo. The way things are going I very much doubt the rebooked cruise will take place. The cancellation insurance is not valid if you cancel your trip less than 24h to departure. 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 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. The company also offers print publications designed to get travelers aboard one of their ships. 1 to see and shop Dubai again. For example, you have to buy the cruise froma cruise travel agent. (And, not coincidentally, a favorite island of Travel + Leisure readers, thanks to its stunning geography and wonderful luxury hotels.). Viking pocketed that . Some suites come with a guaranteed reservation, but if youre grabbing a stateroom, try to visit the restaurants early in your voyage. Jun 03, 2020 at 4:02 pm. 62 50 "Well, my mother told me to grab limes and tequila and make margaritas.". To be covered by this guarantee, you must make a reservation on a 2022 voyage between November 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. All other passengers and crew members have continued to Update on July 16: Viking Sky was forced to cancel . Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I am angry at viking as well. I can only speak to what just occurred for us the past days. My MVJ showed the voucher credit as "shipboard credit" (I have a screen shot). 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. Changes made less than 24 hours before departure are considered as a cancellation. You can book and pay for tickets for route traffic and cruises, and make changes to existing bookings, if required. 0000562743 00000 n We "lost" the first time and "won" the second time. Implied, I think. Just curious - on what aspects did the agent mislead you? 0000003319 00000 n During our visit to Santorini which was as uncrowded as cruise director Clancy had predicted activities were naturally outdoors. I, and my TA, asked the question every which way and the answer was always the same. I hope theyll be equally flexible if our cruise gets canceled. Youll also want to check out Manfredis Italian Restaurant and The Chefs Table, the cruise lines premium restaurants. Best case is that Viking cancels all those SA cruises, but likely well after finalpayment. 0000562908 00000 n With that said, some If you want to enjoy a cocktail outside of lunch or dinner service, youll have to pay for the privilege. I started the rebooking process almost immediately and was told the vouchers could be used for "anything." . The realities of cruising amid sudden COVID-19 surges. Thats fine if youre on an ocean cruise, but for river cruises, make sure youre taking advantage of the local culture. 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 . 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. It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise director Heather Clancy was feeling good. Visiting in late December, she noted, "was so much better than being here with 40,000 of your closest friends and eight megaships anchored in the caldera," the sort of thing that happens every week in summer. If thats not to your interests, you could always relax with a nice afternoon tea. The total cost of the cruise I just paid for was $10,000. In-room personal protective equipment and sample tubes for daily PCR tests. On a Viking cruise, diners can visit any restaurant without incurring any additional charge. I want to be there for 2 weeks. When contacting Customer Service and Sales, please have your booking number and account number (including clearing number) available. Viking Line Abp, org. I'm glad, Dozens die daily waiting for donor organs. 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. Ocean cruises have similar options, though exact room sizes and features will vary. Our goal, to share the worlds unique, hidden and once in a lifetime locations with you to create unforgettable memories. Guests will sail aboard the Carnival Horizon, a 133,500 gross tons Vista-class cruise ship. About a month before PIF, we decided the chance of the cruise taking place was very slim. Service or handling fee and cancellation insurance are not refunded. Does anyone know Vikings refund policy on river cruises? Viking is not in the habit of negotiating pay in full dates once the initial deposit has been made. if you have any 125% vouchers, they will be refunded less the 25% bonus. Started August 27, 2021, By Thank you Peregrina this is very clear and will be very helpful. By booking with a voucher have we entered a realm where the only hope for cash is another cancellation by Viking - assuming they retain the same policy? 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 Fosses rebooked their cruise for this April. 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. Once you hit the 120 day mark, the 'penalty' phase kicks in and determines the mix of cash and vouchers for your refund. 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. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By To be entitled to a refund, cancellation must be done according to the conditions below. 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. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. I don't know if Viking is included it in their shore excursions. C'mon along! Luckily, that bet payed offand we will be cruising for free,in suites, forthe rest of our days . LauraS 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. The deli, named in her honor, serves cuisine inspired by her kitchen, from sweet rolls with cloudberry jam, salmon gravlax, open-faced sandwiches to her heart-shaped waffles served with jam or gjetost and Norwegian brown goat cheese.. 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. 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. Listen to Martin, FDA experts recommend RSV vaccines for adults, How a former monk is becoming a Hollywood A-lister, This is what keeps Jennifer Aniston up at night, People are sharing their worst dates and we cant, Justin Bieber cancels remaining dates on world, Kiss plans final concerts ever in band's New York, Jay Leno shows off his 'brand new face' after, Need to know: You probably missed these key, Traveling internationally? 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Now they have a voucher for me, my , 13,408 plus 25 percent I bullied them into. 0000003206 00000 n For bookings made through April 31, 2022, for cruises departing any time in 2022, Viking is permitting its ocean and river customers to cancel within 14 days of sailing and receive a credit for a future sailing. 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. Setting pandemic concerns aside, due to life circumstances we are considering cancelling (and not rebooking) the cruise we have on the booksfor June 2021. It has been a great cruise company with a first-class product. 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 it has expired two years from the date of issue (that is spelled out on the voucher). If outward journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. Twitchly, May 7, 2021 in Viking Ocean. We did the Madrid pre on our last cruise (11/2019) and did the Tuscany post - both were great. Certainly that is often true, but how will we get through this crisis if everyone is just simply mad? Viking refund policy is the same for Oceans, River and Expeditions. 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? The pool deck of the 'Viking Venus,' while docked in Valletta, Malta. Please note, that a medical certificate is not eligible for a refund in the event of a trip that includes a cottage. The Viking Art Guide (available for free in the App Store and Google Play) offers a self-guided audio tour of the artwork throughout the public spaces of the [ocean] ships, with insightful commentary from your host, Vikings Senior Vice President Karine Hagen, as well as a variety of curators and experts, our source says. Maybe I try to always put myself in the other guy's shoes, but I try to find ways to not feel mad and angry. We got a flight (economy class) eventually, but we had to do it ourselves. (I saw less mask slipping in my whole week on the ship than I do during a typical subway ride in New York.) If we had canceled, it would have been a $250 change fee. plus 125% of any further payments you have made to the second cruise? We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences and savor the journey. Covers cancelation due to medical reasons 2021 and 2022 cruises play, unexpectedly I. 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