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. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or However, it's not clear what's included. Navigate the waters of the Chilo Archipelago or explore the wooden walkways of Tortel. Phase 1 (CAD 50,56 million) is for reconfiguring and expanding the existing Ross Gaudreault terminal area in order the facility to be able to accommodate even the world's largest cruise vessels (RCI's Oasis-class). It was clear that most of the people in the car were commuters. Thanks everyone, this is a big help. Most Japanese people speak English!". Ive reached out to my TA to see what he thinks, but there are lots of things to consider here. . However, the last time we did this, we only paid the deviation fee once and it included both inbound and return deviations. Quebec City is carved into the Cape Diamond cliff, at the confluence of two rivers (St Charles and Saint Lawrence) and is part of Canada's Quebec province. It is currently ranked Canada's largestfreight railway (in terms of revenue and network size). On a cruise company pre cruise extension, you pay for the room for yourself and then pay for it again for your spouse. The deal was signed with HPH (Hutchison Port Holdings) and CN (Canadien National). He is Icelandic and she is from UK and both are polar explorers. Of course, these folks never got a chance to see Rome! 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. It includes transfers, hotel and breakfast plus the availability of a Viking representative for local information. I guess the experience depends on when you go and who are your tour escorts. We also have booked the Thon Opera. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. 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. End of July 2022, the tracks were closed for a week. Sail the Drake Passage; its waters are among the coldest and the deepest on Earth. We have only done one pre-cruise extension. We would probably only be able to do the 3 hour tour due to included tour in morning. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or We did all our transactions with hand signals; I was surprised that more Japanese people didn't speak English, but of course, in our arrogant American way, most Americans speak English only, while expecting other countries to just fall in line and understand us. To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. Admire the untold numbers of migratory birds and butterflies at Point Pelee National Park. Encounter ancient 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. My daughter was in advanced English there and studied literature way beyond her home high school. 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. Whether you are planning a road trip across North America or have an urban European adventure in mind, our goal is to provide you with sensible, useful travel advice. Sounds like booking this myself may be the way to go. longterm, Sunday at 08:53 PM in Viking Ocean. However, you should consider everything that is included with your extension and you may find that it is well worth the extra money. Browse Americana exhibits at The Henry Ford museum, including JFKs limousine. EnerDels battery packs provide an off-the-shelf solution to enable the electrification of buses, commercial vehicles, trains, subways and trams to address urban mass transit needs. We experienced something that happens in the summer - track maintenance. So, in order to reduce stress, we recommend arriving early and taking advantage of some extra time in your chosen destination. Call Viking Air to see if there is an upcharge for flying back from Oslo instead of Bergen. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. The second day, we toured the Forbidden City in the morning and then started the 2+ hour drive to the port. The new quay is within the port territory and QPA-managed. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or We absolutely loved the excursion to Lake Maggiore after we docked outside Venice. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. When I went to Japan years ago, everyone told me, "Not to worry! Explore Panamas second city, culturally rich Coln is brimming with historic treasures. We had four or five appetizers and soup?, then they brought out platters of various mai dishes, a number of vegetables, rice etc. Then that was clears and seems like we had fruit and other small desserts. Some people like to leave all the work to the professionals (that's me!) WebCruise Magnificent Mekong Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour. Taking a look at the two examples above, notice that those are the only things included for the Rome extension. The only difference would be 1 guided tour in Oslo, which I could probably arrange for less than $200. Explore the colonial town of Montecristi; visit the home of the iconic Panama hat. Thank you so much for spending a little of your time with us. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europes most luminous ports. TIP: At the time of booking, be sure to check the hotel location and ensure that you like it. @longtermI'm curious how you came up with a budget of $1500 if doing yourself. I suspect this problem is just another to add to the pile of things that are now suffering post covid. Sail the St. Lawrence River, past the cultural capitals of Quebec City and Montreal. 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. The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards doing this ourselves, and not taking the post extension. Plus, I'd have to pay $200 for us to be able to fly into London earlier, bringing flights for one of us to $1900, versus about $1700 each for us if I book it myself--which I'm going to do. Enjoy South Floridas carefree sun-loving coast and explore Miamis art deco brilliance. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. WebMore 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. $50 - transfer from ship to train station, $300 - food in Oslo (2 nights, 1 morning), $600 - hotel (2 nights - high, but I estimate high). After our sightseeing in the afternoon we returned to the hotel. You can read about them here. Again, I appreciate any insights from those who have done the extension. Those who did said it was very well done. 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. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Also, be aware that the hotel may change at some point before your trip. Anyone on this cruise? I always feel like a bumpkin when interacting with Norwegians and their multiple language fluency. Explore Norfolks maritime heritage and Americas colonial past in the Historic Triangle.. So now lets look at the benefits of booking your own extension. Transfers Included When traveling to an unfamiliar destination some folks may be uncertain about the best ways to move from point to point. I suspect it varies but what have people experienced? Good tips. This extension offered no excursions, just the basic inclusions of hotel, breakfast, transfers and the Viking Host. An included dinner depends on whether it's attached to another activity or not. Today, the port is connected with 300+ seaports in 60 countries in Asia, Europe, South America, Australia. Sail the South Atlantic Ocean, separated from the North by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Curious. The room rate for Hilton you mentioned, did that include all the taxes? An included lunch is usually at a restaurant and usually a fixed menu with sit-down service. The project was budgeted CAD 31,9 million, of which CAD 15M by Quebec's Government, CAD 11,9M by the Port, and CAD 5M by the City. HSBC Holdings plc (British multinational financial holding, in 2018 ranked world's 7th-largest bank)acted as QPAs financial advisor throughout the process. You will have no problem. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link. 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. The Scandinavian countries are easy to manage on your own, transportation, hotels, sightseeing, etc. Visit a sacred pre-Columbian Mayan religious site and admire the ruins of San Gervasio. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! The USA-based travel brand company Tauck announced it would offer "small ship ocean cruises" from Manhattan NYC (New York USA) to Quebec City (Canada To meet the growing demand for Quebec City as a cruise destination, the Port of Quebec (Canada) now has a modern cruise ship terminal. Not all seats have a window in the right place and the last 1/3 of the trip it was dark. Your Company stated that our payment was not due until 1-30-23 per the extension we requested, and you approved. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. The latest luxury expedition cruise line to join the industry will offer voyages to Iceland, South America, and Hawaii in 2023 and early 2024. I see that the ship stops in Isafjordur. Navigate the locks of the Welland Canal, located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. In addition, it may be a relief to know that Viking will take care of not only transporting you, but will also take care of handling your luggage between hotels, the ship and the airport! In these cases we had to arrange our own transportation or in some cases, Viking arranged a shuttle. Is it days/weeks/months before the cruise? We got a voucher for food from the dining car and could eat what we wanted, when we wanted. Terminal 30's first cruise ship was scheduled to dock on August 4, 2022 (Caribbean Princess). In some areas that could raise the room cost quite a bit. 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. Explore the Last Continent, teeming with penguins, seals, whales and other wildlife. Hopefully, we have convinced you that extending your vacation is a great idea. Come face-to-face with penguins as you explore the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands. Many people take comfort in the fact that if there is an issue anytime during the trip, Viking will handle it. Excursion Example Two: Ultimate Italy Tuscany. We first look at the extension we are considering to see what Viking is offering and specifically what is included. Hoping to get other's experience here. 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. 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). Booking your own extension allows you total control over the location of your hotel, as well as the room and amenities that work for you. Powered by Invision Community. The extensions are important to us and we don't mind paying for the convenience Viking offers. Keep watch for local marine life as you voyage through Chiles fjords. The only downside is not getting transfers from Viking, but with carryon bags and a short distance to the ship and to the train station in Bergen, it won't be a problem; we've done our own transfers in Amsterdam and Rome in the past, without any trouble at all. Learn how geological events that occurred during the Ice Age shaped the Great Lakes. Come face-to-face with penguins as you explore the rugged beauty of the Falkland Islands. The Island is owned by a single family. Viking Host at Hotel In addition to having Viking representatives meet you at the airport, Viking will also have a dedicated desk set up in the hotel. Discover the nature of the Fuegian Andes; sail the Beagle Channel in search of wildlife. This 15-day cruise includes one complimentary shore excursion in all nine ports. Whew, thought I had missed something! How do meals included in an extension work? On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. One of our cruises started in Venice, and we did the Florence and Tuscany pre-extension. The seats were the same as our first trip and the views from either side were great. CN (Canadian National Railway) is a 1918-founded, Montreal-headquartered and government-owned company. We're considering adding the pre-cruise and post cruise extensions offered by Viking. Started August 27, 2021, By We're considering adding the pre-cruise and post cruise extensions offered by Viking. I used United frequent flyer points to book Premium Plus seats. The trip to Vigur Island is a MUST!!!! 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. Got good pictures with my phone, but the telephoto won the day! 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. Started June 21, 2021, By Got good pictures with my phone, but the telephoto won the day! It included some great group dinners. 2 hotel nights in Rome (as shown or similar) 2 meals: 2 breakfasts. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sail the majestic Chilean fjords and marvel at vast ice fields flowing to the waters edge. Easy peasy for seasoned travelers. They start learning it early in primary grades. The initiative was part of the port expansion project and the decision was based on multiple technical and commercial studies. All in all, we were not that pleased with the location of our hotel in the Rome extension. Port Quebec's cruise ship terminal "Ross Gaudreault" (the old one) is located near Old City, along the neighborhood Petit Champlain. 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. 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. Admire the regions natural beauty and look for seals and birdlife on Brion Island. As part of the project, a second cruise terminal will be also built and opened by 2025. /images/CCPragueAtSundown_478x345_tcm21-9309.jpg. I'm going to have to look into that Vigur Island opportunity. One of Germanys most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers. We will discuss more about cost later. Dividing the Old World from the New World, sail the second-largest of the Earths oceans. Inaugural cruise brand visits included the companies MSC, TUI, Hurtigruten, Scenic, Peace Boat Japan (NGO/humanitarian aid organization). I don't think there was an option to upgrade. We're also doing our own flights for our May '23 London to Bergen cruise , arriving a day early in London and departing 3 days later from Oslo. To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. The value of cargo shipping through Port Quebec is estimated at USD 20+ billion (statistics 2012). Puffins galore, but also many other birds. 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