Day 177

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

AIRLIE BEACH, WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA

This is what we were hoping to see:

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Having already been to Airlie Beach several years ago in ideal conditions, Karen and I elected to take a four hour "Tropical Paradise Rain Forest Walk".

 But wait!. Before the Viking Sun even arrived at Airlie Beach this morning Captain Lars announced that the height of the sea swells would make tendering too difficult for passenger safety and the stop was cancelled. All things considered - the all-day rains, gusty winds, fog, 200-yard visibility and unfavourable swells, Lars's decision to cancel Airlie is the right one. So, the ship turned around and headed for Townsville. Too bad, so sad.

Last evening we received an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from Viking Head Office.
Since 14 Asian ports have been deleted from the itinerary, Viking will compensate all passengers in the form of a Future Cruise Voucher which can be used on any future Viking river or ocean voyage valid for one year from the time of issuance - i.e. after we return home. In addition, those passengers who wish to leave the Sun before their scheduled destination will be further compensated.

Space - the final frontier! Continuing our look into notable movie themes, let's listen to "Apollo 13 Theme".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nNxpwPMjro

Comments

  1. MollyFebruary 25, 2020 at 10:44 AM

    Frustrating I'm sure but good to know you have options regarding future ports/cruises. Best to be safe.

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