🚢 The Bucket List Crew Bk 9643705 · 9643704
Budapest → Amsterdam · Viking Ve
Viking · Grand European Tour

Budapest → Amsterdam

Viking Ve river cruise · Thu Jun 25 → Thu Jul 16, 2026 · with Prague pre-extension
18 days abroad13 ports5 countries
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🧳 Baggage (every BA flight)

Checked2 × 23 kg per person
Cabin bag56 × 45 × 25 cm
Handbag / laptop40 × 30 × 15 cm
Online check-in opens 24 h before each departure. Print boarding passes or use mobile. Heathrow returns: be through security at least 35 min before, at the gate 20 min before.
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🚢 Cruise & cabins

Viking Ve · Grand European Tour
Booking #9643705
William & LeslieVeranda Stateroom 331
LaurieCabin 333 (booking 9643704)
EmbarkBudapest · Tue Jun 30, 3:00 PM
DisembarkAmsterdam · Tue Jul 14
Pre-extensionPrague · Hilton Prague Hotel

🏨 Hotels & transfers

Where you sleep at each stage
Jun 27–30 · PragueHilton Prague Hotel · 3 nights
AddressPobřeží 1, 186 00
Prague 8, Czech Republic
Hotel phone+420 224 841 111
Jun 30–Jul 14 · CruiseViking Ve · Cabins 331 / 333
Transfers: Jun 27 Prague Airport (PRG) → Hilton Prague · Jun 30 Hilton Prague → Viking Ve in Budapest. A Viking rep with a sign meets you in arrivals; wear the red sticker if you were given one.

🚢 Ship dock — Budapest embarkation

Viking Ve · exact berth is set by the port authority on the day
Possible berth 1Akademia · N. of Chain Bridge
Széchenyi István tér 9
Possible berth 2Vigadó 1 · S. of Chain Bridge
Eötvös tér
Possible berth 3Berths N1–N8 · Elizabeth Bridge
Belgrád rkp. 7
Can't find the ship? Don't call the emergency line — call Viking Ve directly at +49 152 225 38 712.

📞 Key contacts

🆘 Viking 24/7 emergency (US & Canada): 1-855-884-5464
Viking Guest Services877-668-4546
Viking emailvikingguestservices@viking.com
Travel agent (Brita)brita@weekendsavvy.com
Ship phone (Viking Ve)+49 152 225 38 712
Ship emailviking.ve@viking.com
BA Customer Serviceref ZCMSPZ

♿ Laurie's wheelchair

ModelDrive Medical Expedition
Model #EXP19LTRD (red)
Width22″ open / 10.75″ folded
Weight19 lb · holds 300 lb
Folding transport chair for port excursions and longer walking only — not for onboard medical care. William assists throughout.

🧭 Excursion icon guide

The same categories Viking uses — shown on each excursion
Excursion type
📷 Sightseeing
🎭 Culture
🍷 Culinary
🏘️ Local Life
🌿 Natural World
🔑 Privileged Access
🎯 Special Interest
🚴 Active
Activity level
E Easy
M Moderate
D Demanding
♿ Wheelchair access
Features
🏛️ UNESCO site
🌙 After Dark
⭐ Guest Favorite
✅ Recommended
Includes
🍽️ Meal
🥨 Snack
🛍️ Shopping

🛂 Entry & travel docs

UK ETA (Laurie)valid to 15 Mar 2027
Passports (William & Leslie)valid to 21 May 2028
UK ETA covers transit/stops through London. William & Leslie need their own ETAs linked to their passports — confirm before departure.

🧭 Travel-day playbook

  • Heathrow on the way out (Sat Jun 27): arrive T5 11:30 AM, transfer to T3, BA0854 departs 1:50 PM. Keep passports + carry-ons together.
  • Prague → Budapest (Tue Jun 30): ~5 h coach, lunch/rest stop, arrive ~2:30–3:00 PM for 3 PM embarkation.
  • Return (Tue Jul 14): disembark Amsterdam, BA0431 11:35 AM → LHR, then BA0273 2:30 PM → San Diego 5:50 PM. Through T5 security ≥35 min before; gate 20 min before.
  • Wheelchair: request airport assistance at each connection; gate-check the folded chair.

🤝 The "Rule of 2" each stop

One Icon (the must-see) + one Texture (wander / café). Always set a simple regroup spot and time — usually the ship gangway or a named café. Cap Laurie's outings around 90 min with seated breaks.
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