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Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the videos and found them helpful. Your upcoming British Isles cruise with Viking promises to be an incredible journey, offering rich history and breathtaking landscapes. If you have any questions or need tips as you prepare, feel free to reach out. Wishing you a fantastic voyage!

Thank you for your insightful feedback. You're correct that advance specialty restaurant reservations on Viking Ocean Cruises vary by stateroom category: Veranda (V) cabins: No advance reservations; bookings can be made upon boarding. Deluxe Veranda (DV) cabins: One advance reservation per specialty restaurant. Suites: Up to three advance reservations per specialty restaurant. Regarding laundry facilities, Viking provides complimentary self-service laundries equipped with detergent. Guests preferring fabric softener should bring their own supply. We appreciate your input and will update our content to reflect these details.

Nice! Good to know the drinks package is included with the penthouse suites. Be interested to know what the wet bar is like in a penthouse suite. It was pretty minimal in the explorer suite. No wine and only a few small spirit options plus a few beers. But, if you have the drinks package the mini bar is not needed because you can order any drink on room service!

@ I’ve was in a suite before. It’s like airplane bottles. About 6 or seven. And it’s refreshed everyday. Soft drinks are also included.

I appreciate your perspective! It's always important to critically evaluate the content we consume but I make it very clear that we are not associated or affiliated with Viking in any way

I really appreciate your comment and the valuable information you provided! It's important to consider all our viewers, and your feedback helps me improve my content. It is true that Australians do not pay extra for gratuities which is the main audience I am catering to and yes, they do pay a higher initial base fare than guests from other countries.

Agree! For most it would be sufficient. We had 2 phones, a tablet, laptop, powerbank, and Pocket3 camera with 2 batteries needing to be charged everyday so a USB hub was very handy!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Having a reasonable single supplement would definitely make it more accessible for solo travelers. Viking market their brand on the fact they have no casinos or kids so if you are looking for this on a cruise there are other better cruise lines to choose

I'm glad you enjoyed the Australian voice-over! It's great to hear that you're a fan of the Viking experience, and I appreciate your feedback about the wifi. It’s definitely an area they can improve on, but in saying that it probably isn't easy to have a free wifi service that can have over 1000 users (staff included) at any one time. Worked for us most of the time although a little slow but overall a better service than what some others provide even when you pay for the service.

You are absolutely right!. My apologies to everyone for getting this wrong😜Thankyou for pointing out my mistake 👍

Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad you liked it!

Thanks for summarizing the key points! It's important for travelers to know the ins and outs of their cruise options. Have Viking increased speciality restaurant bookings to 3 for suites? On our last cruise a few months ago we could only make 2 pre-bookings in Manfredi's and Chef's Table and we were in an Explorer Suite.

Totally agree! Adults only and lower passenger count is worth the extra cost for a better experience.

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! It’s always great to hear from fellow Viking fans. Here’s to many more amazing adventures ahead!

Thank you for sharing your insights! It's always helpful to hear about others' experiences with cruise lines. Your tips will definitely help others make informed choices!

I really appreciate the info! It’s great to know there are still some fantastic options available for those looking to book. Enjoy your cruise!

Totally get it! Not every place vibes with everyone. What was your fave spot in Thailand?

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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the review and appreciate your insights on the entertainment and food service details.

It sounds like a fun adventure! Bendigo has some great spots to explore while you’re on the hunt for your cuuuube, Morty!

I appreciate your insights! It’s always valuable to hear different perspectives on these topics.

I appreciate your input! Sometimes the basics are the most important. It's always good to have a backup plan in case something goes wrong.

No sponsorship here, just a passion for all things Viking! But hey, if they want to send me a longship, I'm open to negotiations!

That's right! Surge protectors are meant to stay put and keep our devices safe. Always good to have that reminder!

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Totally get what you mean! Glasgow and Edinburgh are both awesome, and you can really stretch your holiday with that coach deal. Can't wait to see more Kiwis and Aussies enjoying it!

Thank you for your feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the feedback! I will make sure to tone it down in future!

Thaks for pointing that out. By 'spa'' I meant the facials and massages that cost extra. I should have made it clearer that the Spa pool and snow room are free!

Also, the gratuities you are paying are completely voluntary. Viking state quite clearly in their T&C's that all gratuities are included in the fare price even if you purchase the Silver Spirits package. We were not charged nor did we pay any extra for gratuities. You can give gratuities to the stweards or waiters at your own discretion or as you have done elect to pay an additional amount per day, but for any would be travellers reading these comments it is important to note that all gratuities are included in your fare price. Hope you enjoy your cruise and let us know what you think of it.

@@rob-travel You are incorrect. From Viking's T&C's: TIPS It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your full fare.

@@oldman4552 It depends on what country you are from but I am not incorrect. It may be customary to give gratuities if you are from the US or Europe, but it is still optional. In other countries like Australia, providing gratuities is less customary and undoubtedly optional. My experience on the cruise showed that all Americans (and the cruise mainly was Americans) felt obligated to give gratuities to everyone they had contact with. Viking predominately caters to the US market, so they use wording in their T & Cs. There is nowhere in their T&Cs that they say that gratuities are extra to your fare price unless you add a daily gratuity benefit to your fare price or elect to do so directly with the staff you wish. In countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, tipping is not expected and, in some cases, frowned upon.

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Thanks for the feedback. Still learning!

Noted. Thanks

I think you are referring to videos taken with my phone which are in 9:16 format so when shown on youtube there is a still image to fill the 16:9 format they use for long videos

@@rob-travel Then you obviously need a proper camera. Please. It will improve your videos.

Not sure! It was docked opposite us

Thanks for your feedback! It makes the effort of making these videos worthwhile and hopefully provides some value to would be travellers.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s important to prioritize our privacy while traveling, and your advice is spot on.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Really sorry to hear that your Viking Star cruise hasn’t lived up to the expectations set by your river cruise. It sounds like you’ve run into some frustrating issues, especially with the cabin noise - that must have been really disappointing. It’s great that housekeeping was able to help, but it’s unfortunate guest services didn’t respond promptly. I can understand how these problems would affect your overall enjoyment of the trip. Your feedback is really valuable because many people love Viking for their river cruises, so it’s important to hear how the ocean cruises compare. Hopefully, Viking takes note of your experience and works to improve these areas. Thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment - wishing you smoother seas on your future travels!

"Just an old boat..." It started sailing in 2015 so it's hardly ready for a 20 year refit. Oh, we've sailed on Star twice as well as nearly identical Sky and Mars.

Thanks for the tips!

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