Based on the cost of this extension, we feel we could have booked our own hotel, transfers and breakfast for about 50% to 60% of the price Viking charged. We skipped the included tour and went to Vigur Island -- puffins, eider ducks, Arctic terns, and one of the best guides on the trip. When we first selected the extension, the designated hotel was located much closer to the prime tourist areas. 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. Pre: Chicago From $1,199 | 2 Nights Post: Gateway WiFi Internet access is available at the Restaurant inside the cruise terminal. The new terminal is sized 9447 m2 (~101,690 ft2) and makes Quebec City the Saint Lawrence River's only homeport with capacity to accommodate large passenger liners. . First, the day by day description of the extension tells you which meals are included. Transport from Oslo to the airport appears to have various options - one of which is Flytoget airport express train (same station). Enjoy South Floridas carefree sun-loving coast and explore Miamis art deco brilliance. Learn about the exciting adventures of Antarctic explorers, including Sir Ernest Shackleton. So when I planned our do-it-yourself extension, I chose a hotel in the downtown area (though next time I will go a bit more upscale). RegionEast Coast USA and Canada New England. I used United frequent flyer points to book Premium Plus seats. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. We've never flown out of a city other than the termination city of a cruise. See the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, 9/11 Memorial, Central Park and more. We hope you enjoy the travel experiences and tips we share on this site. A picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. This will open up Stacker and allow access to the Other Options tab, which are Config-specific settings. Enjoy! Viking representatives will be there to help answer any of your questions, including suggestions for site-seeing and local dining and shopping options. They live there with their young son. More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. In response to the OP's question about how Viking can get away with charging $1700 for the excursion, the reason is that people just don't bother to do the math or else they don't care about over paying. Worst case you can always get a flight from Bergen to Oslo as we did. Transfers and a tour shouldn't come to $700. The extensions usually include excursions as well, dont they? Dont Miss the Boat If you are flying in the day your cruise starts, a flight interruption or delay could mean that your ship will leave without you. Terminal 30's first cruise ship was scheduled to dock on August 4, 2022 (Caribbean Princess). Ask your Viking Expert for more information.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. Browse Americana exhibits at The Henry Ford museum, including JFKs limousine. Make the Most of that Long, Expensive Plane Trip Not only are international flights usually lengthy, but you may have noticed that airfare has become more expensive since travel has resumed in earnest. CC Help Jenn Started June 21, 2021, By Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Ive been currently wrestling with this very issue in next years Ancient Adriatic Treasures sailing which ends in Venice. Plus, it rained a good portion of the time making it difficult to wander around on their own (typical June/July weather). So now lets look at the benefits of booking your own extension. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. So, in order to reduce stress, we recommend arriving early and taking advantage of some extra time in your chosen destination. Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. Book with vy.no - Rail Ninja sold me a "Plus" booking, but it's not a ticket until the ticket window opens closer in. Here are just a few reasons you may want to consider extensions too. Normally when you book a hotel room, the room rate in the same for you and your spouse. NTW about language. Of all the 132 ship calls, 14 were turnarounds (roundtrips). However, the last time we did this, we only paid the deviation fee once and it included both inbound and return deviations. We sure did and wish we could have done an extension and stayed a month! Ask your Viking Expert for more information.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. Powered by Invision Community. Check the extension if you are interested in the details. Admire the tranquility of the End of the World; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. The initiative was part of the port expansion project and the decision was based on multiple technical and commercial studies. Itinerary What's Included More Dates About This Ship Staterooms Deck Plans Did you stop along way from Venice to Lake Maggiore? WebThe Delta Center is coming back to Utah. When I went to Japan years ago, everyone told me, "Not to worry! It also has served as a vaccination center for CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale. The only difference would be 1 guided tour in Oslo, which I could probably arrange for less than $200. By this deal, HPH will build the cargo-handling facility, which will be North America's most technologically advanced cargo terminal. Sail the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Earths largest body of water. In season 2022 (April thru November) Port Quebec handled a total of 96 cruise ship calls from 28 vessels (including 8 new/maiden) by 23 different companies/brands. Explore the Last Continent, teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife. English is taught starting in 3rd grade and a second foreign language is often added in high school. In this region is concentrated over 40% of USA's manufacturing industry. You can read about them here. Thanks. Next photo shows the new "Wharf 30 Cruise Terminal". Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. If you plan on going to a different city, it is a called a Stopover. Clearly, these two extensions are completely different in terms of what is offered, but of course the price is different too. I would cancel the included in a heartbeat and book Vigur if you only have time for one. We have only done one pre-cruise extension. Thanks much for your input. Be sure to carefully read exactly what is included in any extension so that you understand the value you are receiving before you decide to book. Be sure you know where the ship will be docked what mode of transportation you will take and verify the ship location. 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. 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. Savor French, German and Czech cuisine. https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/norway/bergen, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. I do hope you can make it! By This extension offered no excursions, just the basic inclusions of hotel, breakfast, transfers and the Viking Host. 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. Also be aware that the first half to 2/3 is very scenic, but the last part isn't. We were sent on this train after being stranded in Bergen by the SAS strike. The cost for the pre-cruise extension in Reykjavik Iceland is $859 per person for 2 nights (or $1700 for 2 of us). All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees. Along with the new cruise terminal, by this project were purchased 2x gangways (mobile passenger bridges spanning 21 m / 69 ft from the waterline) and the existing Berth 30 was enhanced to support the new construction. https://www.vigurisland.com/about. There were times when our hotel was located some distance away from the main sites. Only you can decide what that is worth to you. So being in more comfy surroundings would be more satisfying. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Puffins galore, but also many other birds. Our modular battery pack designs and product configurations allow us to rapidly deliver customized solutions for superior performance and reliability, no matter the application. Doing a cruise company extension never pays and it has to be the most over priced of any of the things you can over pay for on a cruise. Of all the add-ons I feel most likely not to take advantage of these as some of our best Italian meals have been in tiny family owned places. I looked at daylight hours, and found that the average day in Oslo during July has18.0 hoursof daylight, with sunrise at 4:21 AM and sunset at 10:21 PM, so we'd be good to take that train. I'm wondering if a) it's really such a wonderful trip as I've heard, and b) whether we should just book the train and hotel in Oslo ourselves, so that we can go 1st class on the train. Get a close-up view of the majesty of the falls, including the largest, Horseshoe Falls. Ive booked the 3 night Lake Como extension which includes some dinners and tours but most importantly the transfer from the now changeable docking Venetian location. We found great places for delicious meals. Admire the tranquility of the End of the World; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sail the St. Lawrence River, past the cultural capitals of Quebec City and Montreal. The tour escorts checked in on us periodically and answered any questions, but largely left us to ourown devices. The incremental cost of staying a few more days is fairly low compared to the overall cost of your trip. The very first day, in Kumamoto, we went to a bank to exchange money, and nobody spoke English. 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? Doing a dummy train booking since you can't book on vy.no site until 60-90 days in advance, fully refundable, plus train tickets from Bergen to Oslo come to just under $300 for the two of us. Likely to Cost More Booking an extension through Viking comes at a premium and it is quite possible that you could create your own extension for less. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Siammau, Yesterday at 04:10 AM in Viking Ocean. More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. 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. An included dinner depends on whether it's attached to another activity or not. HSBC Holdings plc (British multinational financial holding, in 2018 ranked world's 7th-largest bank)acted as QPAs financial advisor throughout the process. Then that was clears and seems like we had fruit and other small desserts. Probably just what the hotel provides to everyone. As we are traveling from Australia to Europe for this, I wanted to book the pre hotel for a few extra days. We did Vigur Island in the morning and the included in the afternoon. He is Icelandic and she is from UK and both are polar explorers. CC Help Jenn Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. Easy peasy for seasoned travelers. As usual Peregrina is correct. 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. I'm told that the train can accommodate the bags easily, but not sure I want the hassle. Guest Steve R. recently on our Cappadocia post-extension after sailing our Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. 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. 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? Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republics atmospheric capital. First time on Viking Ocean. We were on our own and since the train was not available, we flew the one hour flight from Bergen to Oslo. Stacker Stacker&39;s interface is divided in 3 areas the Stack, the Block Info and the Debugger. P.S. WebCruise Magnificent Mekong Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour. Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. I plan to extend on my own to Milan afterwards so it will be a hybrid situation. Having looked at our Viking invoices, they have changed the hotels multiple times. Our local Viking office cannot tell me anything other than you will know before the cruise. In May 2017 was inaugurated the theme park Place des Canotiers (cost USD 39 million). Doing the math, the difference in cost is about six or $700;we would pay for first class train if we did it ourselves, and probably stay in a similar hotel in Oslo. Explore More of the City Cruisers sometimes do not realize that even though they are starting or ending their cruise in a particular city, it does not mean they will have a chance to see it. We did the Golden Circle with Viking and also enjoyed it, despite the rain (justified packing the raingear). In December 2017, Quebec Port Authority (QPA) announced its plan for building a new container terminal at the "Beauport 2020" site. I always feel like a bumpkin when interacting with Norwegians and their multiple language fluency. Sail the South Atlantic Ocean, separated from the North by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. NTW about language. All transfers Excursion Example Two: Ultimate Italy Tuscany. Sail the South Atlantic Ocean, separated from the North by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Also, some security features were upgraded to "standard". Phase 3 (CAD 13,62 million) is for installing a new mobile terminal at wharf 30 (Estuary) to serve operations that the Ross Gaudreault can't. You will be responsible for the transfers to the hotel, airports and ship. Even though the trip is a year and a half away, we have to pay the balance by the end of next month, so I have a decision to make very soon. Explore this revitalized town along the shores of Lake Michigan. From $1,999 | 3 Nights, From $4,999 | 4 Nights, From $4,999 | 5 Nights, From $3,499 | 4 Nights, From $3,999 | 5 Nights, Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link, Most Indoor & Outdoor Viewing Areas At Sea. I but Norway is a place where I would not know a single word of the language. If I recall correctly, when I checked to compare the Viking cost vs Doing the hotel on our own, they offered two rates-one with breakfast and a slightly cheaper one without. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. I dont believe we could have done this on our own. Explore the waterways of Charleston by kayak and search for Low Country birdlife. After pricing the same day in 2023 (our trip's in 2024), I determined that we'd get better flights on our own, and not have to hop from Oslo to Bergen, then back to the US, if I booked it myself; plus, I can select a nonstop from DFW to London, which I'm sure Viking wouldn't do if left to their air department. I found that it was actually cheaper to fly from Oslo to Toronto (via KEF) on Icelandair than from Bergen, as when I was booking, the Bergen flight routed through Oslo. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Quebec City, Canada. So, lets take another look at those two examples from above. Most of our fellow passengers were headed to the airport before sunrise on the morning of our arrival. While some people love the idea of Viking taking care of everything, other travelers may prefer more flexibility. Explore historic sites, including Chteaux Frontenac, Place Royale and Parliament. Enjoy the earthy sounds of the didgeridoo and the thrilling dances of the Maori. I would add that not all extensions are created equal. We then had a day on our own before a 3 day pre-cruise at Lake Como before our 7 days on the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam with a 2 night extension in Amsterdam. The official inauguration ceremony (held on July 5th) was attended by Mario Girard (Port's President and CEO), Chantal Rouleau (Transport Minister), David Weiser (QFF councilor for economic developments, Qubec Citys executive committee member), and other local dignitaries. Yes, do! 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). /expeditions/images/South_Georgia_Albatross_Seal_478x345_tcm40-172352.jpg. Discover hidden inlets by kayak or admire scenic vistas while hiking historic trails. We have used all three of these options and want to provide some examples from one of our previous trips that may help you understand what to look for when evaluating extensions. Our meals were not only at the villa where we stayed, but we also visited many restaurants, including lunch on a farm and dinner at a winery. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or and it is tacky for Viking to take credit for what the hotel provides - but it is what it is. Wrzburg is home to the Bishops Residenz, one of Germanys largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viking Cruise Lines has become a major player in not just river cruises, but ocean cruises as well. The project is for expanding and redesigning the existing terminal (at Pointe-a-Carcy) and also installing a new mobile terminal at Wharf 30 (Estuary sector). Whether you choose to book an extension with Viking, create your own extension, or even develop a hybrid of the two, evaluating the cost/benefit of the options is very important. More features, services and excursions included. I hope that's high, but when I looked at a random date in the next couple of months, it came back with $247 each (I forget what site it was). The new quay is within the port territory and QPA-managed. Port Quebec (Canada) reported a strong 2022 cruise season after welcoming 92000+ tourists. if you take the extension with Viking you do not have to pay for deviation of $100.00 pp if taking Viking Air, there is that.. First off, welcome to Cruise Critic and the Viking Oceans forum! If Viking is only offering the basics, with no excursions, then we take a look at the price and then determine if it makes more financial sense to create our own. 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. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. The program (August thru October Viking Cruises announced the line's summer 2023 season of expedition voyages, including a new 2-week itinerary in the Great Lakes along with Princess Cruises announced the 2023 Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour season, on sale May 5. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. End of July 2022, the tracks were closed for a week. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Anyone on this cruise? You are met at the dock by Felicity or her husband, as tour guide. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. In Norway, especially Bergen and Oslo, we had NO problems with the language as everyone spoke English - quite well. Im a seasoned traveler, and not afraid of being on my own, but Norway is a place where I would not know a single word of the language. TheCAD 775 million (USD 575 million) Laurentia Terminal project will be financed primarily through joint investments (by QPA, HPH, CN) plus federal and provincial government financing.
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