In most cases, only those requesting a refund will have to do so by directly contacting the cruise line. I booked two excursions before they cancelled the cruise. Our travel service can transfer the balance. CANCELLING JUNE CRUISE: That which is already a voucher will be returned to your account as a voucher. 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). These . How have you all dealt with plane tickets for canceled cruises? Certainly that is often true, but how will we get through this crisis if everyone is just simply mad? It is a good deal for Viking but only time will tell if will be a good deal for the guests. Your confirmation indicates the terms and conditions that apply to your booking. Now they have a voucher for me, my , 13,408 plus 25 percent I bullied them into. The Viking Living Room aboard the 'Viking Venus,' decorated for Christmas 2021. The cancellation insurance is not valid if you cancel your trip less than 24h to departure. Which date are you going? Viking pocketed that . 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. We have trip insurance, but I believe it only covers cancelation due to medical reasons. The balance from a cancelled trip is not automatically transferred to a new one. 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.. If the outbound journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. Upon cancellation of the original cruise we opted for the 125% voucher and immediately rebooked for a year hence. 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. That came on top of the PCR test I'd taken a few days prior in order to enter Greece at all. 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. For example, you have to buy the cruise froma cruise travel agent. We are at final payment and need to make a decision. Since you only paid $14K, I'll assume you were on a short cruise of under 35-days, so the cancellation terms were: 0000006223 00000 n 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). I, and my TA, asked the question every which way and the answer was always the same. 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. Amber Cove is crammed with watersports activities, Royal Caribbean Makes Major Updates for Loyal Guests, Holland America Line Gears Up For Alaska Travel Expo, Princess Cruises Enhances All-Inclusive Packages for Passengers, Carnival Cruise Line Sends Extra Reminders Before Spring Break. First, remember that once a voucher, always a voucher. They want to put on a grand show for the world. If you had waited until they cancelled and took the 125% future cruise voucher the trip insurance would have been included. In Dubai, shopping was so experiential. If youve got money to burn, you wont be disappointed by the premium suites on a Viking cruise. tX/a(c`:'z}c l~&9p!Dfe9 So, I had that much more $$$ in the hopper subject to a 125% voucher resulting in quite a bit of voucher credit. Started August 27, 2021, By 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. Wish to cancel a cruise booked with a voucher? In this elegant space under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, guests can indulge in afternoon tea service, served daily.. Long story short I was also able to negotiate substantial OBC. 0000018268 00000 n 100% of Full Fare. The cancellation matrix is included on your Viking Guest Invoice or can be found at the links given below. 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. 5.By scheduling our ride to the airport for 5:30am for an 8:05am flight, Viking put us at risk for missing that reservation even if a driver had arrived on time to take us to Schiphol. H\@>E-uH tCdV2DE~xBxD~>utxnlY__!:;YYGzy{41>gc0MnkSK5|.}%]1?/)SMU;\kt5]YY"RVfE~e~E^1[9 {K@Y90dyyc6dzzxzzzx &e!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wre1!7Ao {&M[`o+Y 3) The junk bonds reportedly issued in 2020 havea crushing interest rate of 13%. We had tickets for a Nov. 2020cruise. Maybe they'll just deploy her to the Caribbean or Med in the winter months. 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. The nearby thread on TripMate and the Insurance Board on Cruise Critic havesome good, soundadvice. Baggage & Personal Items This offer covers all Viking reservations that are made between May 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020. Office have also issued, and will continue to issue, advice which applies to cruises. We had special OBC's on it, and some good discounts. Photo: Courtesy of Viking Cruises. 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. But some spirits were buoyed, a bit, by a follow-up announcement: The bar team had whipped up 30 liters of margaritas and they'd be served up, no extra charge, on the pool deck, where the roof was open and the tunes were pumping. 0000585547 00000 n Three things stand out: 1) Forbes reported on 9/24/2020 that Torstein Hagan's net worth had reportedly dropped 66%. plus 125% of any further payments you have made to the second cruise? Both myself and my TA were straight out lied to, repeatedly, in the course of the rebooking. When inclement weather or other delays strand you in. Second, other markets --AU, NZ, UK, etc-- have different rules. 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 have opted to use Viking Air even if a little more expensive so if it is canceled refunds are SO much easier. Our Viking Health & Safety Program is the same across our fleet of ocean and river vessels. Of course, if you miss a stop, you can still enjoy the cities: Vikings Culture Curriculum program provides onboard performances and lectures from artists, musicians, and historians, along with authentic culinary demonstrations.. Offers may be subject to change without notice. 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. AmaWaterways does include it [along, of course, with Keukenhof]. 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. 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. He (actually they) did not "mislead" me, "mislead" is Viking corporatespeak. In-room personal protective equipment and sample tubes for daily PCR tests. 0000005940 00000 n I want to be able to cash out sooner rather than later, should it come to that. 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. The most obvious: Pay for the Silver Spirits beverage package, which offers unlimited beers, cocktails, premium wines, juices, espresso drinks, and mineral water for the entire cruise. During each port of call, guests can explore the destinations with a short walk from their ships dock. Sailing down rivers puts you in the heart of many of the cities you visit, our source tells us. Is that worth it? The cruises quickly gained popularity and attracted cruisers of all ages and backgrounds, thanks to John Healds humor, charisma, and infectious energy. 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 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. You will have to wait until 2022 to get your cash back (unless you can convince Viking otherwise). For us, the airlines wound up canceling the flights, so we got the credit. (Blame COVID-19 not the guy from "Footloose."). 0000019511 00000 n With nobody else around, I thought, one thing was certain: The social distancing would be super easy. So we paid, and in less than a month, got the 125% and thenbooked the Med Odyssey for 9/28/22. And if youre looking for adventure, you can go zip lining, kayaking, or parasailing. This is a point of great confusion for me. 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. Started June 21, 2021, By We "lost" out the first rebook and got lots back the second rebook. A trip on the HelsinkiTallinn route can be changed or cancelled without additional fee up to 24 hours before departure time. And even if youre extremely particular about your shampoo, you dont need to bring any onboard. I hope you get to go. It's like they plucked out of every city the best regional chain and plopped it down in Dubai. Viking gave all passengers onboard a 50% future cruise credit due to the missed ports. Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. Call Delta. And not to hammer home the point, but Viking cruises are truly luxurious. If you made your reservation prior to April 30, 2020, then you may cancel up to 24 hours prior to the start of the cruise and still get a voucher (https://www.vikingcruises.com/risk-free-guarantee-through-april-2020.html?_ga=2.151639482.2037751566.1603814687-1589527027.1603064073). Already pre-pandemic their bonds were assigned Ba2/BB by Moody's which is a below investment grade, speculative junk bond. The FFS#6 is an eight-day cruise that will take guests to some of the most beautiful and exciting destinations in the Caribbean, including Bonaire, Aruba, La Romana, and Amber Cove. 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. Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has announced the For Fun's Sake Cruise #6 aboard the Carnival Horizon in 2024. 0000003926 00000 n That is up to you. I do note the voucher is transferable, but I don't really want to go into the cruise sales business. Odyssey trip in Sept. 2022! 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? When more than one cruise is booked, deposit and payment policies apply per Cruise Fare. I'm not predicting anything, and I don't have any inside info. 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). I got in touch with the owners office, no luck, but my credit card company says they will try to help, but VISA makes the decision, I think. 0000658714 00000 n Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas and one of the most popular ports of call for Caribbean cruises, has set a passenger record . If not done properly, aspects of the policy can be accidentally nullified. Each airline has a different policy. 0000562482 00000 n I am angry at viking as well. They are as scared as we are of covid. It serves little purpose in this crazy world. Most rooms are also equipped with hair dryers, so while you might want to bring other electric products hair straighteners and curlers, for instance leave the dryer behind. "), 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. That cruise was so popular (likely from everyone rebooking) there were no deals and we used up 124% of the original cruise. As for the other items of value, it may depend on your negotiating skills. Viking is likely using that money to finance operations, keep the ships afloat, pay for the new ship, etc. By That might not interest every traveler, but if youre interested in the inner workings of a major cruise vessel, its well worth the time. 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. 0000010527 00000 n It was the night before we arrived on one of Greece's most iconic islands, and cruise director Heather Clancy was feeling good. That said, I still want to believe, with the help of a good insurance policy, that Viking will pull through. But, Viking will continue to have a cash crunch into 2021 and 2022, as will the other lines. 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). duquephart, October 14, 2020 in Viking Ocean. We were able to change our flights with no issue. 0000562908 00000 n LauraS We took the 125 % voucher and applied it to the same cruise in summer 2021. Route trips outbound and homebound. You can also buy local wine and bring it onboard, a Viking Cruises representative tells TravelAwaits via email. Cancellation fee is not charged when changing the trip to a higher value. 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. However. I paid $5000 using an FCC and $5000 on my credit card. I know I am never going to please everyone with my choice, and to those who I have disappointed, I do apologize., However, I think the itinerary and the ship will provide us with a wonderful time, and it will be the first time I have ever had a cruise formally known as the bloggers cruise on this wonderful vessel.. 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. The FFS#6 promises to be one of the most exciting cruises of 2024. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. 0000618755 00000 n Here is how it works for US pax. Given the circumstances, using a knowledgeableagent is essential. Another essential download is the Viking Voyager app, which lets you see daily events, plan your cruise program, and book shore excursions, spa appointments, and dinner reservations. 62 0 obj <> endobj xref You can book and pay for tickets for route traffic and cruises, and make changes to existing bookings, if required. 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. The Fosses rebooked their cruise for this April. This guarantee is combinable with all other Viking offers available. But by then, the price increase had claimed the voucher plus an extra $628. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Brian Thomas is a professional writer with over 15 years of experience. All funds were returned,except what we paid Viking for trip insurance. The way things are going I very much doubt the rebooked cruise will take place. Many people took their vouchers for 2020 cruises, and applied them to 2021 and 2022 cruises. Theirsituation has to beperilous. (There were 445 crew members aboard to look after us.) Passengers who are unable to use the voucher can receive a refund equal to . The voucher offers states: What constitutes "unable to use"? You can do this online at. Even the taxi drivers at that time were pro US because Trump had just taken action against Syria's Bassar al-Assad. A significant number of occupied cabins won't produce any new revenue. 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. When the 23 WC was posted, we again moved from the B2B to the WC. I needn't have lost sleep over it: In the morning, I grabbed one last phenomenal croissant at the breakfast buffet and left the ship. Stu, I noticed on my Viking invoice that it included a date specific link for my booking. Change of reservation means a change of date, route, number of passengers, car parking etc. We previously always booked our own air but having to deal with 3 different cancelations last year was a lesson in perserverance and patience. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn If youve cruised before, you know that Viking cruises arewell, expensive. The T&C's accompanying the rebooked (w/ vouchers) cruise retain the orignal cancellation policy - > 120 days, $100 per passenger, balance refunded in the form paid. When Viking cancels your cruise, you are entitled to a full cash refund. Does anyone know Vikings refund policy on river cruises? There are two matrices depending on the length of your voyage. I started the rebooking process almost immediately and was told the vouchers could be used for "anything." Hard to bail if all you have is vouchers. 0000000016 00000 n 0000018293 00000 n Good for us, though, was that the 2022 cruise was on sale, with specials, and discounts, so we were able to get all those! 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. Implied, I think. The choice for this ship might be . 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. Viking refund policy is the same for Oceans, River and Expeditions. If that doesnt sound like a great value (or if youre not planning on paying for enough beverages to justify the surcharge), theres another option. Typical cruises last several weeks, so youll want to bring plenty of clothes, but remember that every stateroom includes access to a self-service laundry. 0000017377 00000 n The cruise will start in Miami, Florida, where guests will embark on February 17, 2024. Cancellation matrix, page 3: https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/2-191004_BookingAndSaleTermsAndConditions_wMSP_v4.pdf. 0000012621 00000 n Powered by Invision Community. 1 to see and shop Dubai again. Planning in advance should help you avoid a costly mistake (or embarrassing faux pas). We have a river cruise, Tulips and Windmills, on Viking in April. Service or handling fee and cancellation insurance are not refunded. No. 62 50 Unlike a government, they cannot print money. KyOh, October 19, 2020 in River Cruising. Should you cancel or wait for Viking to cancel? Nothing. The Emirates were incredibly gracious and helpful to me (a female traveling for work with others and then alone). Unclear. Purchasing a solid cruise insurance policy is an essential component of planning at this stage of the game. On the morning of Dec. 26, we arrived as scheduled in Valletta, Malta, docking within view of the gorgeous old city. Cancelation by Viking? Very easy to use. Which date are you going? How will Viking continue to pay staffand meet expenses? We had a final payment on a river cruise due in March. If your booking is longer than 35 days, the magic numbers are now $1000 penalty and 180 days prior. The FFS#6 itinerary is designed to give guests the perfect mix of sea days and port calls. Luckily, that bet payed offand we will be cruising for free,in suites, forthe rest of our days . If I accept the new voucher, I will now have $11,250 ($5000+$6250) in FCC that I can apply to a future cruise. Guests will sail aboard the Carnival Horizon, a 133,500 gross tons Vista-class cruise ship. Given what is at stake (a lot of money! What is described above reflects that Viking and other cruise lines, especially the privately owned ones, arein a fight for their survival. No change fees will be assessed, and passengers who opt to cancel will have 24 months to book a new voyage using their credits. Full Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise, land or air component purchased from Viking. C'mon along! Since we were using a FCV there was no point in waiting for Viking to cancel, so we moved it to a B2B on Viking Mars, sailing May/June 22. LauraS 0000550657 00000 n I think if the rebooking cancels it will be time to bail. If the outbound journey has not been used or cancelled, Viking Line has the right to cancel the return trip. 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. We got a flight (economy class) eventually, but we had to do it ourselves. Viking estimates that their amenities are worth about $200, per guest, per day. The date will be clearly stated in the e-mail; it is not a flexible date. Also, included in the Viking invoice is the cancellation matrix with dates specific to the booking. 0000017532 00000 n During our visit to Santorini which was as uncrowded as cruise director Clancy had predicted activities were naturally outdoors. The more you have in vouchers or will have to take in vouchers, the more the scales tilt to waiting for Viking to cancel. As such, guests traveling on either an ocean or river ship may experience minor day-to-day variations in how we implement our overall program. Guests will sail aboard the Carnival Horizon, a 133,500 gross tons Vista-class cruise ship. We had international tickets on Deltathat we canceled for a Vikingcanceled Feb 2021 cruise and we were able to just get an e-credit for it. 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. I haven't been to a mall in the US, pre-covid, in years. CC Help Jenn Once you hit the 120 day mark, the 'penalty' phase kicks in and determines the mix of cash and vouchers for your refund. My fear is the re-booked cruises will take up space that Viking could use for new sales, new cash in the door. 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 . Over the years I have spent over 60,000 on viking for travel, and look what they do. 0000550485 00000 n 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. TRAVEL + LEISURE is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Co., registered in the United States and other countries. 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. I spent a good deal of time arguing my case that I should either be granted OBC for the disputed amount or be refunded in full for the original expenditures despite the deadline having passed. It all depends on the status of your rebooked cruise at the time you commit to it. These conditions primarily applies to bookings containing 130 persons where none of the criteria for cancellation condition 2 are met. 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. And a few days in Barcelona pre. Every single taxi driver talked about Expo 2020 with such pride. Opted to use '' spent over 60,000 on Viking for travel, and I do the! Director Clancy had predicted activities were naturally outdoors cancelled the cruise sales business value, it depend! If youve cruised before, you are entitled to a higher value cancelled without fee. 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