Lots of options if you plan your own extension. We also have booked the Thon Opera. There were times when our hotel was located some distance away from the main sites. We're doing the Iceland and Norway Artic Explorer cruise in June, 2013. After applying our credit of 125% of the money spent on the cruise that was canceled in 2020 we were able to add the Prague extension at $900 each making the total price paid for the entire cruise , flights and extension at about $5000 total. When we first selected the extension, the designated hotel was located much closer to the prime tourist areas. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Witness the wildlife of the Southern Ocean, and Antarcticas majestic glaciers and immense icebergs. Sounds like booking this myself may be the way to go. If you plan on going to a different city, it is a called a Stopover. 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. This last summer we received "sack lunches" shortly after we boarded the train. Not surprising these days, unfortunately. MSC Celebrity Cruises revealed its brand-new itineraries for 2023 on the fully-refurbishedship Celebrity Summit. They only offer "plus" seating which I believe is their first class experience. My daughter was in advanced English there and studied literature way beyond her home high school. Discover North Americas wilderness while sailing the striking waterways of the Great Lakes. The dining car is just a takeout place, and alcohol needs to be consumed in the dining car. Transfers Included When traveling to an unfamiliar destination some folks may be uncertain about the best ways to move from point to point. Explore more before or after your expedition. After looking at flight arrangements, I was told by Viking that on this particular cruise, they don't allow deviations in departure cities in Norway; this would mean getting an additional flight on our own to get back to Bergen, then taking the return flight. 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. I'm going to have to look into that Vigur Island opportunity. Current statistics show that the port handles annually 1400+ vessels. The birds were nesting when we were there, and you had to walk around with a stick held in the air because they would dive bomb the highest thing they saw coming toward them. $1500 - TOTAL ESTIMATE More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. The cost for the pre-cruise extension in Reykjavik Iceland is $859 per person for 2 nights (or $1700 for 2 of us). Observe the wildlife of South Georgia island; keep watch for king penguins and seals. Its economy and the group sits together or in clusters, so no chance to upgrade. EnerDels lithium-ion battery solutions offer notable benefits over traditional battery solutions, including light weight, longer cycle life, reduced maintenance and service and often less space allowing for new product design options. a given budget to spend? Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or I forget the exact cost but when we compared it to what we paid for the previous four days of hotel and touring it was very comparable. Check the extension if you are interested in the details. English is taught starting in 3rd grade and a second foreign language is often added in high school. CC Help Jenn To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. We skipped the included tour and went to Vigur Island -- puffins, eider ducks, Arctic terns, and one of the best guides on the trip. Sail the legendary Path Between the Seas, an engineering marvel completed in 1914. The Viking reps came around twice during the long trip, once to explain they would be handing out a sack lunch and once to hand it out. Center of the Champagne region, Reims offers diverse historic sites, notably Gallo-Roman ruins, medieval monuments and Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, if we had it to do over again, we would have just elected to create our own extension, rather than purchasing the Viking extension. Navigate the waters of the Chilo Archipelago or explore the wooden walkways of Tortel. 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. So still on the fence on what Ill do. We did Vigur Island in the morning and the included in the afternoon. Many signs are also in English. Sail the legendary waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the route of explorers for centuries. Also, some security features were upgraded to "standard". Sail Europes most iconic rivers: the Moselle with its steep vineyards; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Main, lined with quaint villages. Finally, when do we pick Viking versus our own? Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I know that the hotel's a little high, but there are always extra expenses that come up, like a souvenir or a museum entry fee, or perhaps an Uber. Cruisers' Choice Awards! Clearly, these two extensions are completely different in terms of what is offered, but of course the price is different too. Observe the wildlife of South Georgia island; keep watch for king penguins and seals. Puffins galore, but also many other birds. The profit margin on a pre cruise extension has to be absolutely tremendous. Discover hidden inlets by kayak or admire scenic vistas while hiking historic trails. Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republics atmospheric capital. Started August 27, 2021, By WebItinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. An included dinner depends on whether it's attached to another activity or not. It includes transfers, hotel and breakfast plus the availability of a Viking representative for local information. We first look at the extension we are considering to see what Viking is offering and specifically what is included. So now lets discuss under what circumstances you may want to plan your cruise extension with Viking. Thanks for all the input; with our payment due date a little over a month away, I wanted to get all this squared away beforehand. There have been some reports of problems with Rail Ninja on this board, so I plan to book Plus tickets with vy.no when the 90-day window opens. 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. WebCruise Magnificent Mekong Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour. You are met at the dock by Felicity or her husband, as tour guide. Powered by Invision Community. Worst case you can always get a flight from Bergen to Oslo as we did. Guest Steve R. recently on our Cappadocia post-extension after sailing our Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary The Tuscany and Umbria extensions are really like escorted land tours and are more expensive than the basic hotel pre/post extensions, but more worthwhile. Started June 21, 2021, By WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Well, there is not an absolute answer to this question, because it depends on a number of factors that we will explore in this post. longterm, Sunday at 08:53 PM in Viking Ocean. Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords. Savor the diversity of Torontos food scene; see the citys sights by bike. However, the last time we did this, we only paid the deviation fee once and it included both inbound and return deviations. It included some great group dinners. 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. Keep watch for local marine life as you voyage through Chiles fjords. Your conclusion is pretty accurate, except that I think the 2 breakfastsarethe 2 meals, which makes it even worse. Just posting yo say I agree with the previous posters who say it depends. By The Viking hosts will take care of coordinating these as well, handling all of the logistics and making your vacation pretty much stress free! Sail the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea, a paradise of emerald islands. We have a post extension in Rome. The number of handled tourists was ~133000 (including 92000+ passengers and ~41000 crew). Season 2017 was the port's record year with handled a total of 201,000 cruise ship tourists (32% increase over 2016). Among the best known tourist destinations are the Dufferin Terrace (promenade in Haute-Ville, overlooking St Lawrence River), Montmorency Falls (large waterfall on Montmorency River) and Ile d'Orleans (Island in St Lawrence River, approx 5 km / 3 mi east from downtown). Admire the regions natural beauty and look for seals and birdlife on Brion Island. Better than all of the subways I have been on all over the world. Sail the Pacific Ocean, its vast expanse reaches Asia, Australia, North and South America. 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. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. On our last cruise, our assigned hotel in Rome changed three times before the cruise, and while the hotel we ended up at was nice, we were not as pleased with its actual location in the city. The seats were the same as our first trip and the views from either side were great. 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. This extension offered no excursions, just the basic inclusions of hotel, breakfast, transfers and the Viking Host. We were, as I said, all set to book ours in first class (on the advice of friends), when the train shut down for maintenance for the week we needed it. Cape Breton Island (Louisbourg), Nova Scotia, Canada. Like many cruise lines, Viking also offers extensions to their cruise itineraries that provide the opportunity to visit some additional destinations both before and after the cruise. As part of the project, a second cruise terminal will be also built and opened by 2025. The 3 hour tour (Westtours) might be the way to go unless there's a better way? Port Quebec (aka Port de Quebec/locode CAQUE) is an inland port in Quebec City, as well as Canada's oldest and the Province's second-largest (after Montreal). Call Viking Air to see if there is an upcharge for flying back from Oslo instead of Bergen. In December 2017, Quebec Port Authority (QPA) announced its plan for building a new container terminal at the "Beauport 2020" site. Maybe you have visited the location before or have specific interests that would not be included as part of a Viking extension. How much time did you spend? We're on a British Isles cruise that is not until mid 2024; I'm looking ahead at the post extension, which would be 2 nights in Oslo, and which includes the train trip between Bergen and Oslo, which we've been wanting to take. LauraS The second extension, Ultimate Italy Tuscany, was completely escorted. We're on the BIE cruise this May (London to Bergen) and plan to spend 3 days post cruise on our own - 1 extra night in Bergen at the Thon Hotel Orion (at $138 USD through booking.com) and 2 nights in Oslo. In Oslo, I booked two nights at the Thon Hotel Opera (same hotel that Viking uses for the post-excursion for $250/night including taxes (I booked directly with the hotel website). Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. While some people love the idea of Viking taking care of everything, other travelers may prefer more flexibility. More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Take in the picturesque landscape of vineyard-clad hillsides as you cruise through Germany and sample fine wines of the region. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. We have done this extension twice; once in 2018 and just this last summer. We did exactly that for both the Tuscany and Rome extensions, arriving in Tuscany a few days prior to the start of the extension and by staying a few days after the Rome extension. Although the cost was much higher than the Rome Extension (Tuscany was 3 nights versus Rome only 2), we felt that the fully escorted excursions and meals were well worth the price. The most ridiculous part of the whole thing is the included price of the hotel room. We absolutely loved the excursion to Lake Maggiore after we docked outside Venice. In the second example, the Ultimate Italy Tuscany extension, notice that this extension includes transfers, accommodations, all meals, 3 guided tours (which kept us busy all day, every day) and is fully escorted by a Viking Tour Director. The incremental cost of staying a few more days is fairly low compared to the overall cost of your trip. . In this article we will explore the reasons you might choose either a Viking extension or one of your own creation. Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. Ive reached out to my TA to see what he thinks, but there are lots of things to consider here. By contrast, a two-day extension in Munich before a river cruise next summer is $298 pp. We also arrived in Flornce 2 days before the extension to explore some on our own. The deal was signed with HPH (Hutchison Port Holdings) and CN (Canadien National). You might be awake for 24 to 36 hours. In April 2015 started construction works by the cruise ship terminal's overhaul project (total cost CAD 89,5 million). You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE AMERICAN-MANUFACTURED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR ENERGY NEEDS. When do Viking confirm hotels for extensions? CN (Canadian National Railway) is a 1918-founded, Montreal-headquartered and government-owned company. Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question By longterm, Sunday at 08:53 PM in Viking Ocean Followers 8 Prev Page 3 of Cruisers' Choice Awards! 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. On our Viking pre we received final details about hotel and included excursion about a month before. A couple other points: you might find better flights home from Oslo than Bergen; the cost of transfers is not that much (we did the train to/from the airport in Oslo and it wasn't that much; the train station in Bergen is a very short taxi or uber ride from the ship or hotels); if something happens and you are a seasoned traveler, you will figure out what to do. However, you should consider everything that is included with your extension and you may find that it is well worth the extra money. They speak better English than we do. Did you stop along way from Venice to Lake Maggiore? Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. Viking Cruises does a great job of running a smooth process and transporting everyone on their comfortable coaches to tour locations or on scenic drives. When you book an extension with Viking, all of your transfers are included, even if you did not book your flights with Viking. Everything went well and were glad we booked the extensions with Viking because of the lack of hassles. 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. Time Change Acclimation Most travelers will be flying internationally for their cruise and will have at least one connection. Good tips. Ask your Viking Expert for more information.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. As we are traveling from Australia to Europe for this, I wanted to book the pre hotel for a few extra 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. In Norway, especially Bergen and Oslo, we had NO problems with the language as everyone spoke English - quite well. Itinerary What's Included More Dates About This Ship Staterooms Deck Plans CC Help Jenn I see that the ship stops in Isafjordur. In addition to medieval architecture, Prague is a rich repository of Romanesque, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination. Got good pictures with my phone, but the telephoto won the day! 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. Which one is better? Explore the untamed beauty of Antarctica and experience a journey like no other. The cost for the pre-cruise extension Dividing the Old World from the New World, sail the second-largest of the Earths oceans. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Breakfasts are usually at the hotel -- fixed or buffet depends on what the particular hotel offers. From $1,199 | 2 Nights, From $3,999 | 5 Nights, From $4,999 | 4 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. With optional overland excursions to Machu Picchu and the Galpagos, and post-cruise extensions to Patagonia or the spectacular Iguaz Falls, join us on an epic journey that is sure to inspire. Visit a sacred pre-Columbian Mayan religious site and admire the ruins of San Gervasio. Sail the South Atlantic Ocean, separated from the North by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It looks like we could go in the afternoon of the "Blue Lagoon" day or skip the lagoon altogether. There are no excursions or other meals included. (But no, not $1700!). @longtermI'm curious how you came up with a budget of $1500 if doing yourself. Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question - Page 3 - Viking Ocean - Cruise Critic Community Bergen to Oslo post extension - train class question Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Hopefully, we have convinced you that extending your vacation is a great idea. 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We found great places for delicious meals. In the 19th century, it was among the world's busiest ports and played a major role in both city's and country's development. In fact, on the Iceland circumnavigation, we didn't do a single one of the included tours; the things we wanted see -- thermal features and geysers, water falls, glaciers and other geological features -- were all at least an hour's drive outside of the port towns. /expeditions/images/South_Georgia_Albatross_Seal_478x345_tcm40-172352.jpg. Traverse the South Atlantic Ocean and follow in the wake of Captain James Cook. Powered by Invision Community. By the project will be also developed a land area (located behind the wharf) of around 17,5 hectares (175,000 m2) - the largest on St Lawrence River. We have traveled with Viking on several ocean and river cruises and have several scheduled for the future. I'm now convinced the local office is correct in that they don't really know for sure, and we won't get alot of time for planning. The latest luxury expedition cruise line to join the industry will offer voyages to Iceland, South America, and Hawaii in 2023 and early 2024. Taxis at the cruise port are available at fixed cost (CAD 34,25) per ride, covering the distance between the cruise terminal and the city's Jean Lesage airport:Public transportation includes the Bus 21 line around Old City (ticket cost CAD 3,50). Our modularized battery pack design and modular product configuration enable us to deliver customized solutions across a variety of applications, including but not limited to transportation, construction, mining, marine, grid-scale energy storage and military applications. Ask your Viking Expert for more information. Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario & Welland Canal, Canada. WebExplore the untamed beauty of Antarctica on board Vikings state-of-the-art expedition vessel and experience a journey like no other to one of the worlds last unexplored Transport from Oslo to the airport appears to have various options - one of which is Flytoget airport express train (same station). 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. The extensions are important to us and we don't mind paying for the convenience Viking offers. Admire the series of locks, canals and channels that comprise the St. Lawrence Seaway. My daughter was an exchange student there 25 years ago. Get a close-up view of the majesty of the falls, including the largest, Horseshoe Falls. You can read about them here. Plan the Excursions You Like Some travelers just want to do their own thing and plan their own itinerary. The Island is owned by a single family. It also gives you a chance to make some friends for the cruise you are about to take, or share memories of the trip just completed with the Viking group at the hotel. I don't think there was an option to upgrade. We were met at the airport and our tour director stayed with us throughout the entire extension. Admire the tranquility of the End of the World; visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. Im a photographer, adding a couple of days is very interesting to us. Sad! The new containership terminal will support hundreds of new local jobs. We chose both of these excursions as additions to our Mediterranean cruise last fall, and have some thoughts that we think can be applied when considering extensions in the future. The initiative was part of the port expansion project and the decision was based on multiple technical and commercial studies. If so can you elaborate on those? Germanys oldest university town, Heidelberg and its castle are situated in the Neckar Valley just east of the Rhine. So now lets look at the benefits of booking your own extension. Also be aware that the first half to 2/3 is very scenic, but the last part isn't. Highly recommended! They live there with their young son. Mikeannie, you've received some very good responses. Port Quebec is one of Canada's all nine St Lawrence cruise ports of call - together with Montreal, Trois-Rivieres, Saguenay, Baie-Comeau, Sept-les, Gaspe, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Magdalen Islands. Of all the 132 ship calls, 14 were turnarounds (roundtrips). WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. At least you don't have to get back to the airport to catch a flight; getting from hotel to ship is 15 minutes by cab -- at most. 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). If booking directly with vy.no, I came up with ~$150 per ticket. How do meals included in an extension work? We were sent on this train after being stranded in Bergen by the SAS strike. /expeditions/images/longitudinal-world-cruise-v2-iii_478x345_tcm40-173201.jpg. The Saint Lawrence-Great Lakes market is estimated to have 110+ million consumers. I would add that not all extensions are created equal. Stroll the city, see the Ancud monument, Plaza de Armas and neoclassical mansions. I understand they include transfers, 2 meals and 2 breakfasts, but for ~ $1200 more, is that all you get in addition to the hotel room? I wouldn't hesitate to do any kind of independent travel in Norway for any reason. The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards doing this ourselves, and not taking the post extension. CC Help Jenn In May 2017 was inaugurated the theme park Place des Canotiers (cost USD 39 million). The list of travel documents required at the terminal includes: cruise ship ticket, boarding pass, ID, passport, plane tickets, baggage tags. So being in more comfy surroundings would be more satisfying. He is Icelandic and she is from UK and both are polar explorers. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Plus, you will have the opportunity to spend time in a new destination or perhaps even an old favorite. My brother did the Iceland extension in 2018 and did not like the location of the Hilton -- too far away from the center of town, not enough cabs or public transportation, too few restaurants near the hotel. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. There are many reasons to extend your vacation, but when you do decide to extend, you will need to decide whether to book the extension with Viking, or to create your own extension. We will always do a pre-cruise, just to make sure we dont miss the ship and to get acclimated. Thanks everyone, this is a big help. Thank you so much for spending a little of your time with us. 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. Ross Gaudreault Cruise Terminal In April 2015 started construction works by the cruise ship terminal's overhaul project (total cost CAD 89,5 million). Plus, it rained a good portion of the time making it difficult to wander around on their own (typical June/July weather). Our deep knowledge of cell chemistry and extensive cell testing capabilities enable us to deliver products that deliver superior range and system reliability, with over 200 million miles of proven performance and reliability to date. In these cases we had to arrange our own transportation or in some cases, Viking arranged a shuttle. There is an organized tour into one of the buildings which shows how eider down is collected, carded, etc. Next photo shows the new "Wharf 30 Cruise Terminal". Normally when you book a hotel room, the room rate in the same for you and your spouse. It is Easier It is certainly easier to book your entire trip with Viking and this may be the best reason to do so. They start learning it early in primary grades. We typically don't see our final documents much earlier than 2 weeks out. Viking's arranging flights for us; we're already paying $100/person for Air Plus, but if we fly home from Oslo instead of Bergen, is Viking going to uncharge for that? Stay current with special offers, news and destination-focused content. It may be getting themselves (and their luggage) from the airport to the ship, or maybe to and from the hotel. Not all seats have a window in the right place and the last 1/3 of the trip it was dark. You cant wander off the path, but you can sort of take your time and move away from the group a little bit. Sail the Gulf of Mexico and witness the palm-lined Florida Keys and the Yucatn Peninsula. The new facility is located at Pier 22 (beside the cruise terminal). Most of our fellow passengers were headed to the airport before sunrise on the morning of our arrival. Our local Viking office cannot tell me anything other than you will know before the cruise. On October 1, 2017, Port Quebec officially inaugurated the new cruise dock "Quai Paquet" when at the new wharf berthed the Saga Cruises linerSaga Sapphire. 2 hotel nights in Rome (as shown or similar) 2 meals: 2 breakfasts. 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