Got the email from Viking on our Aug 25th, 2021 Paris to Normandy. However, as a business decision, it was the right move---just not done in a customer friendly way. Since August 2018, Viking Cruises (both brands/river and ocean) is an adults-only company that doesn't allow minor passengers (under 18 years of age) on its vessels. Email also stated ", Because we have cancelled itineraries that were not possible to operate given current circumstances, including your sailing, we have redeployed our ocean fleet to the new. Feels like it is time to brace for another round of cancellations. Would like to know if Viking is offering 125% FCV. In mid-July 2020, Viking Ocean announced the company's "Viking World Cruise 2021-2022" planned for MS Viking Star. He advised us that if we were thinking about rebooking in 2021, we should wait to see if Viking cancelled our 2020 cruise making us eligible for a 125% voucher. Call us at 800-454-0927 to speak to a Cruise Concierge today. We both have autoimmune conditions. Vacationers can discover the beauty of Patagonia while sailing out of Santiago (Valparaiso, Chile) to Ushuaia (Argentina) on the new 2-week Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords itinerary, while passengers looking to explore destinations in North, Central & South America, can choose the new 18-day Panama & Scenic South America itinerary. Just in case someone is wondering: low water does not normally happen in December on the Rhine. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. This relaxation area has 1 hot tub, sauna room, heated ceramic loungers, therapeutic showers, salt-water thermal pool. Viking Expeditions ships operate in Arctic-Antarctica, Great Lakes, USA and Canada), Viking Ocean (global). So I will have a look tomorrow. Details of world cruise itineraries for 2024-2025 have been released by Viking Cruises as the company reported strong demand for longer itineraries Viking Cruises named its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune, with a celebration on Sunday, January 8th, in Los Angeles CA. Viking ships in Russia are with average capacity 200+, the ships in China - up to 246. Viking's Canada cruises visit NYC New York, Halifax NS, Gulf of St Lawrence (scenic cruising, Cape Breton National Park), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Magdalen Islands Quebec (scenic cruising), Cap-aux-Meules (Quebec), Sept-Iles Quebec, Saguenay Quebec (zodiac cruising through Saguenay Fjord), Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres Quebec, Montreal Quebec, Seaway Locks (transit to Lake Ontario), Toronto Ontario. We have since then tried to book a trip two times, and the required medical . Pricing starts at US$4,000 per person with discounted airfare. Departing from Fort Lauderdale and ending in London-Greenwich, "Viking World Voyage 2023-2024" prices started from USD 60,000 (EUR 51015) on Viking Sky/Dec 20, and from USD 55,000 (EUR 46760) on Viking Neptune/Dec 23. If we were changed by several days it would impact all our before and after cruise hotels, that would take a bit of work on our part to change all the dates, especially last minute. The brand's enrichment program is based on shipboard events (lectures, entertainment) and shore excursions themed on local history, traditions, nature, food. Viking OCEAN's Panama Canal cruise prices (balcony stateroom) start from USD 8000 per person (18-day itinerary), USD 6550 pp (15-day) and USD 5500 pp (11-day). "Viking World Cruise 2019" prices started from USD 90,000 per person (with double occupancy). This ensures prime docking locations, easy passenger access and ability to walk into town directly. The soaring peaks of the peninsula are home to twenty monasteries where monks work to preserve a vast collection of liturgical works and art. QueenofEverything, June 23, 2021 in River Cruising. Line's river cruises are targeted primarily to English-speaking travelers in the UK, North America and Australia. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. This is our 3rd cancellation we originally had a river cruise last spring, then theMediterranean this July, and now August. While in port, passengers can walk the waterfront promenade with its many restaurants and cafes, or head outside the port city to the remains of the Macedonian kingdom of Alexander the Great. The 8-day cruisetours include roundtrips from New Orleans, as well as one-ways between New Orleans and Memphis TN, and between St Louis MO and Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN. Viking's expedition fleet will operate mainly polar cruises - in the European Arctic (Svalbard Islands and Arctic Russia, roundtrips from homeport Tromso Norway) and Antarctica (roundtrips are from homeport Ushuaia Argentina, with fly-cruise packages from Buenos Aires / included an overnight hotel stay prior departure and return flights). Viking OCEAN's product was introduced in May 2015 with the launch of its first vessel MV Viking Star. Disappointed with Viking Cruises cancellation policy. Bookings made by September 30, 2020, receive USD 2000 pp in "shore excursion credit" plus USD 1000 pp in OBC (onboard credit). . Owned & operated fleet, with the best docking locations in Europe. As a result of newbuilds and acquisitions, in 2014 the company had a river fleet of 52 vessels with a total of 9200 berths. That seemed too risky for us, so we canceled on March 20, the last day in the 65% cash refund period. Unless the low water area is more-or-less in the middle of the route, this practice doesnt enable ship swaps. In Fall 2016, Viking became the first European river cruise company offering itineraries on dedicated to Chinese tourists riverboats. 2021 Mediterranean cruises start in September while any river cruise I checked still starts in July. I then e-mailed Tell us at Viking, had a very pleasant conversation and she sd she would e-mail operations. The itineraries are operated by three new riverboats - Viking Ra (March 2018), Viking Osiris (August 2022) and Viking Aton (September 2023). Paid for a cruise in Nov 2021 for an Oct 2022 cruise . This technology lowers the vessel's maintenance costs and also the risk of sea pollution. They are environmentally friendly, with a patented interior design creating 2-room suites, numerous French Balcony staterooms, full-size rooms, and verandas. The final balance is due based on offer at Starting operations in 2022 with 1 ship (out of all 6 planned newbuilds), Viking's USA-based river cruise ships will be 5-deck, with all-balcony staterooms, aft-located infinity pool, bow ramp (for passenger landings). But Keyles wasnt ready to accept such an offer. Beer, soft drinks and wine by the glass are included with lunches and dinners. Of those, 6 are Longships (Einar, Sigrun, Sigyn, Tir, Ullur, Vali) plus one modified Longship design Douro River cruiser (Helgrim). For 2020 were planned the launches and inaugurations of 6 more Longship-Class boats - 4 with smaller capacity (168 pax) and deployed year-round on Seine River in France (Fjorgyn, Kari, Radgrid, Skaga) plus 2 standard (190 pax) and deployed on Rhine River (Gersemi, Hervor). In the mid-1990s, the company's founder, Torstein Hagen enjoyed a river cruise in Russia and was so excited that decided to create his own river cruising company. Funny, we are on the Rhine & Viking Shores and Fjords on August 3rd this year and this is still showing although I cannot get onto My Viking Journey as it is saying that "We're sorry, but our site is currently undergoing maintenance". Like most cruise lines, Viking canceled all of its sailings during the pandemic. This is ourfourth attempt at this cruise! The company dedicated two longships, on which the primary onboard language is Mandarin. (2020-built) longships on Seiner River in France -. The first 6 Longships were launched in 2012 and collectively won "Best New River Ship" award. I usually praise Viking but I think they should definitely offer a "lift and shift" maintaining the same price for a similar cruise to that which they have cancelled. Thanks for the update! Each of the swimming pools is at a different temperature. I argued a bit, but nobody knows anything--maybe upper Management. Viking's 7th ocean ship (Viking Venus) joined the fleet in 2021, with an inaugural season in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. 8-day "Heart of the Delta" from New Orleans to Memphis. I am expecting an email any time that my trip is canceled or moved to another ship. Viking Ocean and River is currently operating all upcoming scheduled itineraries. If we had waited even one more day, we would have only been entitled to 50% cash and 50% travel vouchers, Keyles said. They are operated along the: All itineraries have at least one tour or guided shore excursion per day - all included in the fares. Weve just passed the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and it is nice to finally have some closure on this issue.. Northbound Atlantic: "VIKING EMPIRE" (Istanbul-Stockholm), Southbound Atlantic: "PASSAGE THROUGH WESTERN EUROPE" (Bergen-Barcelona), "SCANDINAVIA TO SPAIN" (Stockholm-Barcelona). November 4, 2021 Viking Announces New Expedition Voyages For Summer 2023 . You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Finse Terrace is an outdoor lounge (adjacent to Aula Auditorium) with comfortable seating (padded sofas) and heated by firepits (heated lava rocks). I had an online chat with Viking yesterday, where he said that our cruise had not been cancelled (yet) and to check back in 24-48 hours when MVJ is back online. In early 2018 was announced, that the Viking Cruises company raised USD 975 million through a private placement of USD 275 million (5,875% secured notes due in 2027) plus USD 675 million (5% secured notes due in 2028). Published on May 21, 2021. All affected bookings received a 125% refund in FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking or 100% monetary refund. Century Legend and Century Paragon are the Yangtze River cruise ships in China. The onboard cuisine is traditional Chinese (dishes prepared by Szechuan and Cantonese chefs) plus European dishes by Michelin-star chefs. 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. The new, 16-day Canada & the Atlantic Coastline itinerary will expand offerings along the St. Lawrence River and Atlantic coastline, featuring destinations including Quebec City, Charleston SC, Norfolk VA, Trois-Rivieres (Quebec), and more. On November 25, 2020, China Merchants Shekou and Viking officially signed the joint venture agreement a separate (China-flagged) fleet of sea liners for coastal cruises. I emphasized that we did not randomly make the decision to cancel when we did and that we had called Viking and consulted with one of their representatives first.. By 2023, the newbuilds (by Fincantieri Italy) expanded the fleet to 10 liners. Fourteen new sailings for Iceland have been added as of this morning. In the UK, Viking OCEAN ships are homeported in London-Greenwich England. Hopefully they let everyone know soon. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. In 2012 were introduced the "Viking Longship" class of vessels. The first longship's 2016 itineraries (starting November 10) are on Rhine River, between homeports Amsterdam and Basel. One thing that isn't clear to me is if you must use all of the voucher on a single cruise. Pax Global Media. Your booking is currently locked for updates. On 7/15 I got an email that said our cruise was going as scheduled. The contract's potential value is approx NOK 5 billion (USD 611 million = EUR 525 m) for both ships, and also includes optional two more vessels of the same series. Powered by Invision Community. Shorter itinerary segments are also available for booking, including the 119-day "Viking World Horizons 2022" (Los Angeles to London, departure January 10, 2022) that visits 49 ports in 22 countries. But a pattern is there that is certainly deliberate. We had planned a trip in 2021 and when Viking changed their requirements we chose to cancel our trip. Last week it showed all Kari sailings booked thru season. Till the end of 2014, the fleet grew to 52 riverboats. The new ship was scheduled to start operations with a World Cruise 2022-2023. However, the process is slowed due to issues regarding the so-called "Jones Act" (Merchant Marine Act from 1920). Viking Venus is scheduled for the August 13-23 cruise. He started in 1997 by purchasing four Russian vessels. on 9/4 - but the header of the email said 9/3 on the Eir. That info should be in your email. The next day, they got a phone call. The company plans to add cruise ships on Mississippi River (USA). https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/welcome-back.html. When will Viking make the next cancellation announcement? In May 2017, Viking celebrated its 20th anniversary. If they have for example four pairs of ships for the Rhine Getaway, they may only sail with three pairs. On March 22, 2015, Amsterdam (Holland) witnessed the naming ceremony of 12 longships. 44-day "From the Arctic to Antarctica" (from Tromso to Ushuaia), 19-day "Antarctic and South America Discovery" (from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro), 18-day "South America and Antarctic Discovery" (from Rio de Janeiro to Ushuaia), 15-day and 13-day "Antarctic Adventure" (from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia), 15-day "Atlantic and Equator Sojourn" (from Cork to Rio de Janeiro), 13-day "Arctic Adventure" (roundtrip from Tromso Norway), 13-day "Viking's Northern Isles" (from Tromso to Cork), 13-day "Canadian Discovery"(from NYC New York City to Toronto), 10-day "Caribbean Connections" (from Bridgetown to NYC New York), 8-day "Niagara and the Great Lakes" (from Toronto to Milwaukee), 8-day "Undiscovered Great Lakes" (from Thunder Bay to Milwaukee), 8-day "Great Lakes Explorer" (from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay). The KD purchase included an extremely valuable asset - the landing stages, and now Viking Cruises owns docks in more cities in Europe than it stops in. Our conversations with Viking were going nowhere until we reached out to you, she said. Thanks. Viking ships are nonsmoking (interior) with a dedicated smoking area on Sundeck. The other 4 longships were named via live video link with the shipbuilding shipyard in Neptun Werft (Rostock, Germany). In Australia, P&O Australia has suspended sailings until at least March 4, 2021, with Pacific Explorer cancelled until March 4 and Pacific Adventure up until April 30, 2021. Ten days later, on March 30, Viking announced the cruise was canceled and 100% cash refunds would be given to customers but only for those who hadnt canceled previously. Unless something changed, the answer is yes - must be used on a single cruise. Nafpilo, Greece is set between the Bay of Argos and breathtaking mountains. Viking's Antarctic cruises are inclusive of 2 domestic charter flights (between Buenos Aires-Ushuaia) and an overnight hotel (in Buenos Aires / pre-cruise). Most voyages are cruisetours and include river cruising, land tours, and hotel stays. Two of them could not be rebooked at this late date. This was the reason for modifying the parent company's name to "Viking Cruises". Ship's expedition equipment is provided complimentary and to all passengers (regardless of cabin category). It appears that all 2021 Scandinavian based cruises are no longer available. KD Line is an 1826-founded, Cologne-based company with a fleet of 14 cruise vessels (including "event ships" and a paddle steamer) deployed in Germany, on the rivers Moselle, Rhine and Main. Itineraries include "In Search of the Northern Lights", "Into the Midnight Sun", "British Isles Explorer" and "Viking Homelands". NOAA scientists are present on all Great Lakes USA voyages to conduct researches (on local weather changes and ecosystems) and present lectures themed on the Great Lakes region. Share. Previously, Viking Egypt operated the Nile River and Lake Nasser itineraries with two chartered ships (Steigenberger Omar El Khayam and Mayfair). Beginning on March 17, 2014, Viking christened 16 new boats over a 24-hour period, again setting an industry record. The bright return of holiday river cruising in 2021, heralded as the year the European Christmas markets would return, has dimmed even further as the German states of Bavaria and Saxony have also. In 2009, the newly-launched Viking Legend became the company's first riverboat fitted with hybrid (diesel-electric) engines. In the wake of Austria imposing a country-wide lockdown as part of an effort to break a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, river cruise lines in Europe have announced changes and cancellations to various itineraries, bringing the final weeks of 2021 to a sour close. Cash compensation would not necessarily cover the full amount owed and the travel insurance premium is not eligible for reimbursement in any event.. Viking Ocean Ships Currently Sailing: Viking Jupiter Viking Orion Viking Mars Viking Neptune Viking Saturn Viking Sea Viking Sky Viking Star Viking Venus In mid-December 2020, Viking and China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings officially announced the creation of the new joint venture company "Viking China Coastal Cruise" focused on mid-sized luxury ship voyages in China exclusively. VIKING OCEAN operates a 10-ship fleet of newbuilds (identically designed vessels). It imposes restrictions on where USA-based ships can navigate and how to be staffed. Viking Neptune itinerary program was announced by VIKING OCEAN in late-December 2020. She called next day and said no operations said it is sailing. By CruiseMapper's Viking schedules also show how much will cost you to travel with the Viking brand. Finse Terrace also provides alfresco dining and drinking when weather permits. We took advantage of that thinking it was the only offer we would get. The Queen Elizabeth will operate U.K. cruises for locals this summer. In August 2020, Viking Cruises opened for sale two new Panama Canal itineraries - 18-day "Panama Canal and Coastal Holiday" (departing December 24, 2021) and 11-day "Classic Panama Canal Passage" (departing November 6 and 16, 2021, and visiting Key West, Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, San Jose, Colon). Keyles reached out to Bamboozled for help. The 7-ship "virtual" naming ceremony was via satellite connections and held in 4 riverports - Basel Switzerland (Sigrun and Einar), Rostock Germany (Ullur and Sigyn), Brunsbuttel Germany (Vali and Tir) and Oporto Portugal (Helgrim). . Viking Cruises. Just phoned Viking UK as still locked out of My Viking Journey and informed that there is nothing to worry about, Cruise is still going ahead on 3rd August and that MVJ page will be accessible in another 48 hours it is just being updated. Multiple sailing dates are available in June, July, September, and October 2023 and 2024. They are doing what all the other lines seem to be doing; consolidating their cruises. Tours include a private visit to Nefertari's tomb (Valley of the Queens) and excursions to Khnum Temple (Esna) and the Dendera Temple complex (Qena). Later on 7/15 we got an apology email stating they made an error and that we would indeed be on the 9/3 cruise - in a different stateroom and our prebooked excursions were gone as well. Similarly named is the Finland-based cruiseferry company VIKING LINE (1959-founded). . On November 23, Disney . The first custom vessel of the company, Viking Mississippi, is scheduled to debut in August 2022 and sail on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and Saint Paul. Plus two new Med itineraries in the welcome back program (don't know if this is for US pax only or not). Just got the official email from Viking saying our cruise has been canceled with the details of the 125% future cruise voucher which must be used on a 2021 or 2022 cruise. Viking Expeditions ships are Norway-flagged (registered in Longyearbyen Spitsbergen), smaller-sized (GT 30150 tons, LOA length 203 m, beam/width 24 m) and with reduced passenger capacity (378 each, plus 260 crew/staff) in comparison to Viking Ocean's liners (930 passengers plus 465 crew/staff each). Since the focus is on the port cities and river cruising, activities onboard are geared towards enrichment lectures. The Rhine cruise program includes a shipboard overnight in Amsterdam and 3 days (2 shipboard overnights) in Basel with Lake Lucerne tour. 8-day "America's Heartland" from Saint Louis to Saint Paul. In 2019, the parent company also created the brand "Viking Expeditions" with a newbuild fleet of two small-sized expedition vessels - Viking Octantis (2021) and Viking Polaris (2022), plus an option for 2 more same-designed units. They include both the river cruising portion and hotel stays. China Merchants Group's shipbuilding subsidiaries will design and construct the newbuilds for the new company. Next is the Viking Yangtze River (China) cruise itinerary map that shows all ports locations (along Yangtze River) as well as the domestic flight connections (Beijing-Xian-Chongqing and Shanghai-Wuhan). In November 2020, Viking Cruises announced investments from its minority shareholders TPG Capital (fka Texas Pacific Group) and CPP Investments (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board) that added ~USD 500 million net proceeds to support Viking's development. All Viking Ocean ships are from one series - same-designed, with same layouts, interiors and amenities, featuring spacious lounges, multiple dining options (several al-fresco / outdoor deck venues), 3-story Atrium, premium theater/show lounge, Sun Deck (with 2 swimming pools), Nordic-design Spa, Gym and sports area, Snow Room, duty-free boutique shops. Viking River Cruises holds 1/2 of North America's market. It is one of the sailings that is affected. Yes, you must use the entire voucher on one cruise -- and you must use it before you sail for cruise fare, gratutities, shorex or drinks package. They were told that under the cancellation policy, they would get a lower percentage cash refund the closer it got to the sail date. Keyles said she expected it would not be approved because they were not sick at the time of the planned travel. MS Mayfair (Nile River, Egypt) is a privately-owned hotelship operated by Viking under a charter. As of today I can still access MY Viking, but I expect that to change. The Viking riverboats Ra-Osiris-Aton cruise only on the Nile portion (roundtrip from Luxor). https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/baltic/icelands-natural-beauty/pricing.html. The mid-pool has indoor-outdoor swimming experience. By Funky Fusion FoodsJ, November 19, 2021 in River Cruising. Also my flight went from ticketed to pending. In addition, Viking announced 3 new departures (in October, November and December 2021) of the 15-day "Panama Canal and Central America" itinerary roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida). All passengers and crew are daily tested onboard and Vikings medical teams get the results quickly. Exceptions to this payment policy apply for cruise tours more than 35 days, including Viking's World & Grand Cruises which require a 20% deposit of the Full Fare at time of booking the cruise tour. Currently, Viking River Cruises USA offers 4 itineraries, themed as: The Viking Mississippi itinerary program offers visiting 7 states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota) and the port cities Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Memphis, Hannibal, St Louis, Burlington, Dubuque, Davenport, La Crosse, Red Wing, St. Paul. Voyages aboard the Viking Sea are roundtrips from Piraeus-Athens and begin January 2021. The shipbuilding contract was officially signed on July 23, 2018. I just pulled my Viking folder and on 6-25 (a month ago I was rudely dismissed by a Viking rep). That is what Azamara have done despite the the 2022 advertised fare being more. This looks to me like a lot of cruises that they have been taking reservations for and collecting payment for may be cancelled. The company-exclusive online TV channel provides enrichment content and real-time video streaming from worldwide locations.
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