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. Got good pictures with my phone, but the telephoto won the day! To do extensions on our own is doable but we don't really The new "Terminal 30" is near Ross Gaudreault Terminal and in close proximity to the train station Via Rail (Quebec City-Windsor Corridor Terminus). Sail the Pacific Ocean, an established trade route named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. and others may be new to international travel and a little timid, or even just want the support of Viking as they return to travel during Covid. When you book an extension with Viking, all of your transfers are included, even if you did not book your flights with Viking. The list of travel documents required at the terminal includes: cruise ship ticket, boarding pass, ID, passport, plane tickets, baggage tags. Viking Cruise Lines has become a major player in not just river cruises, but ocean cruises as well. 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. She was not the star pupil in that course. We also have booked the Thon Opera. Discover the striking waterways of the Great Lakes, admire the untamed beauty of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords, and explore the looming glaciers, snowy landscapes and immense icebergs of Antarctica. We skipped the included tour and went to Vigur Island -- puffins, eider ducks, Arctic terns, and one of the best guides on the trip. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or Be sure you know where the ship will be docked what mode of transportation you will take and verify the ship location. Was it an organized tour or on your own? So, why not make the most of your trip by extending your vacation? Transfers Included When traveling to an unfamiliar destination some folks may be uncertain about the best ways to move from point to point. We had no trouble finding places to eat near the hotel and the pick-up point for the tours we had booked was across the street. I but Norway is a place where I would not know a single word of the language. $50 - transfer from ship to train station, $300 - food in Oslo (2 nights, 1 morning), $600 - hotel (2 nights - high, but I estimate high). Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! Seems like breakfast is a common provided meal. Call Viking Air to see if there is an upcharge for flying back from Oslo instead of Bergen. We did the Mediterranean & Italian Sojourn (Barcelona to Venice) in June and did the 2 day Viking pre-cruise in Barcelona and 2 day post-cruise in Venice. Ask your Viking Expert for more information.Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change. Witness fine examples of 16th-century architecture as the capital of Spains colonial empire. Phase 4 (CAD 20 million) is for improvements of parking facilities, ISPS ("International Ship and Port Facility Security") standards, furniture, grounds, new equipment for cruise operations. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Admire enormous glaciers up close during an expert-led excursion by kayak. Then a loosely organized walk through the grounds to see all the birds. Has anyone done this extension, and if so, do you know what travel class Viking provides--Economy or 1st Class? I decided to schedule the train trip on our own rather than using Viking, since it'll be cheaper and we can get reserved 1st-class train seats. 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. Started August 27, 2021, By On our Viking pre we received final details about hotel and included excursion about a month before. In August 2018, Port Quebec City announced its plans to build a second passenger terminal. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Quebec City, Canada. Better than all of the subways I have been on all over the world. 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. 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. If not, an extension will allow you that extra time to see the sights. 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. 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. The port also reported all 5 maiden visits from vessels of NCL-Norwegian, Silversea, Viking Ocean and Ponant. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or It could happen just when you will be going. WebItinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. 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. The profit margin on a pre cruise extension has to be absolutely tremendous. There were times when our hotel was located some distance away from the main sites. WebMore days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. 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. 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? In these cases we had to arrange our own transportation or in some cases, Viking arranged a shuttle. Again, I appreciate any insights from those who have done the extension. The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards doing this ourselves, and not taking the post extension. 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. Puffins galore, but also many other birds. ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR FULLY ESCORTED PROGRAM: Every Viking extension will always include the hotel, transfers, breakfast and a Viking Host at the hotel. 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 Port's statistics for 1863 show 1600+ vessels handled, with nearly 25,000 crew. We've never flown out of a city other than the termination city of a cruise. The reason Viking sent us to Oslo is that the Bergen airport sucks. We're doing the Iceland and Norway Artic Explorer cruise in June, 2013. In some areas that could raise the room cost quite a bit. 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. "From the balloons over Cappadocia, the views of the rock formations and the houses in them were all breathtaking." There have been a number of threads discussing this train and booking it. 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. If you do it yourselves, it likely will be less a hassle and cheaper. The deal was signed with HPH (Hutchison Port Holdings) and CN (Canadien National). Having looked at our Viking invoices, they have changed the hotels multiple times. Felicity was our guide. I dont believe we could have done this on our own. That was in China and it included two nights at the JW, breakfasts, full day of touring with lunch, and transfer from the hotel to the ship with a stop for lunch halfway through the four hour drive from Bejing to the port in Tianjin. On May 28, 2019, QPA signed a long-term agreement for building and operation/management of the new container terminal Laurentia. Some people like to leave all the work to the professionals (that's me!) Doing a simple search, here is the most recent thread, but there are plenty of others. 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. During the off-season, Terminal 30 offers storage services for pleasure crafts (65 boats) and hosts large-scale events, such as the Imagine Monet exhibition, which runs until September 5, 2022. On a cruise company pre cruise extension, you pay for the room for yourself and then pay for it again for your spouse. East Coast USA and Canada New England Cruise Ports, Port Quebec (Canada) reports strong 2022 cruise season, Celebrity Summit cruise ship to return to Boston MA in August 2023, Tauck charters Silversea's ship Silver Shadow for ocean cruises from NYC to Quebec City (2023 fall), Port of Quebec (Canada) expands cruise ship capacity with new terminal, Princess Cruises prepares for a full summer season of 2022 Alaska cruises and cruisetours, MSC Group's Explora Journeys introduces 2023-2024 Iceland, South America & Hawaii itineraries, Celebrity Cruises 2023 Canada & Bermuda program with Celebrity Summit ship, Viking Cruises' summer 2023 season of expedition voyages, Princess Cruises 2023 Canada & New England ships and itineraries, HAL-Holland Americas Canada and New England cruises 2022 on ships Zaandam and Nieuw Statendam, Australia - New Zealand - Pacific Ocean Islands, HPH (Hutchison Port Holdings Ltd) is a BVI-incorporated private company, subsidiary of the 2015-founded CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd -multinational headquartered in. It does cost $2000 PP for three nights however. 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. We took the Umbrian pre-cruise extension in Sep before our Rome-Barcelona cruise. Only you can decide what that is worth to you. Plus, it rained a good portion of the time making it difficult to wander around on their own (typical June/July weather). Easy peasy for seasoned travelers. Admire magnificent coastal vistas of soaring cliffs; marvel at a variety of birdlife. We always try to extend our trip on both sides of our cruise. I'm going to have to look into that Vigur Island opportunity. 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 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. Season 2017 was the port's record year with handled a total of 201,000 cruise ship tourists (32% increase over 2016). $250/person for 1st-class. They start learning it early in primary grades. However, the last time we did this, we only paid the deviation fee once and it included both inbound and return deviations. They only offer "plus" seating which I believe is their first class experience. We sure did and wish we could have done an extension and stayed a month! What I would expect from a Metrolink vs Amtrak or european regional train vs TGV. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. This approach can be especially helpful for reducing the stress for first time international travelers, first-time cruisers, or anyone who wants to make their travel planning as easy and streamlined as possible. Guest Steve R. recently on our Cappadocia post-extension after sailing our Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities itinerary In almost any case I can think of you would be better off planning and booking on your own when it comes to excursions/extensions. Port Quebec (Canada) reported a strong 2022 cruise season after welcoming 92000+ tourists. Investigate Nova Scotias shoreline and immerse in its untamed natural beauty. Sail in the wake of intrepid explorers as you traverse the waters of the Chilean fjords. The only difference would be 1 guided tour in Oslo, which I could probably arrange for less than $200. We did Vigur Island in the morning and the included in the afternoon. https://www.vigurisland.com/about. It had been very clear in the extension description that it included two breakfasts and two lunches. We typically don't see our final documents much earlier than 2 weeks out. We will always do a pre-cruise, just to make sure we dont miss the ship and to get acclimated. Sometimes the designated hotel can even change several times before your trip. Of course, these folks never got a chance to see Rome! We have a post extension in Rome. Everything went well and were glad we booked the extensions with Viking because of the lack of hassles. If you have special food requirements (allergies, celiac, vegetarian in particular), call Viking a few months in advance of departure and confirm before leaving home and once again upon arrival when you meet the Viking extension hosts. Or maybe you want to leverage your status with a particular hotel chain. Lots of options if you plan your own extension. 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Had a great South Coast tour with Your Day Tours, but I cant find the cost. We have only done one pre-cruise extension. /expeditions/images/South_Georgia_Albatross_Seal_478x345_tcm40-172352.jpg. Most Japanese people speak English!". End of July 2022, the tracks were closed for a week. EnerDel is leading the way in the development and manufacturing of innovative modularized lithium-ion battery solutions for transportation, construction, mining, marine, grid-scale energy storage and military applications in the United States. Viking representatives will be there to help answer any of your questions, including suggestions for site-seeing and local dining and shopping options. We rented a car to get from Venice to Lake Como and did our overnight in Sirmione on Lake Garda. This extension was one of the best we have ever done. Viking offered an optional Peking Duck dinner for $50 or $60 dollars a person. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. Transfers and a tour shouldn't come to $700.