Viking Cruises

Top Reasons To Choose Viking Cruises

• Viking is the world's most awarded company. Travelers who love cruising, they have the best dining experience in Viking Cruise Line as it has a lot of different dinning venues to choose and have wine and beer included with every lunch and dinner. They have the best restaurants for their travelers that include hamburgers at the Pool Grill, The world cafe, traditional Norwegian staples in Mamsen's, and Manfredi's Italian Steakhouse etc with daily different menu.
• In today's modern world every person is fascinated by food and their first preference to any place is to know about its food quality. Viking Cruise Line focuses mainly on its cuisine and they make sure to change their menu daily so that travelers can have different tastes. They have the best chefs who are highly experienced, passionate, and committed to their work.
• Viking Cruise Line provides you with a pleasant and relaxing environment through spa facilities such as hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms, saunas, and heated tile lounges. This company ensures to meet your expectations.
• This company has five different suite types that include 24-hour room service, flat-screen TV with on-demand movies, Internet, with storage space, with high tech sound speakers. Viking Cruise Line makes sure to give you a luxurious suite by giving sophisticated decor, calm colors, king-size beds, a private verandah, high-pressure showers, and lavish bath amenities.
• Viking culture curriculum is an exclusive program that brings expert speakers who talk about culture, traditions, educational talks and different activities on board. They will give you lectures on history, art and other relevant subjects. Viking Cruise Line provides you entertainment through performances featuring folkloric shows, musicians playing classic music and cooking classes.
• Internet is one of the facilities that is very important and that brings you connected to your close ones and there is no other cruise line except Viking that provides you free wifi for all the guests so that you can stay connected with your family and friends.
• Viking Cruise Line came up with a new approach by designing it inside, out. They designed in a way to give more space and comfort to its travelers. This company has elegant spaces, relaxing suites personal veranda to have privacy and enjoy your own company. They have adults-only atmosphere on board.
• Viking small ships cruise to the most beautiful destinations and they give you extra time to explore and discover your favorite location. The best way to explore by a short walk from your ship so that you can have fun by taking pictures and by exploring natural beauty.
• Viking small ship cruise line's good point is that they cruise to all unique and inspiring parts of the world. This cruise line is further opening the world with its new itineraries that include Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Alaska, and the Caribbean. Viking Cruise Line Company is growing so fast and working on other cruise ships too.
• Traveling with Viking is one of the best decisions as you choose to spend your day by your own wish and it's totally up to you. They have so many options included with shore excursions. You have plenty of time to explore and enjoy every destination independently.

Frequently Asked Questions About Viking Cruises

• What kind of trips can I take with you?

  Viking Cruises offers its travelers to enjoy many different kinds of trips that take them to places like Scandinavia & Northern Europe, the Americas and Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asia & Australia. These cruises can be taken all around the year. Their trips have defined itineraries that let you explore almost all of the destinations that come in your way.

• How much would a tour cost?

  The cost of Viking cruises is not too much as compared to the cost of other similar cruises. Their package prices are nominal also because they are a large cruise company and the cost per cruise from them is much more economical. They have cruises that may include a lot of destination and the prices may be increased with the number of destinations that your cruise visits. The average cost for a cruise is a pretty hard number to extract as there are too many itineraries and that is why there is a lot of variation in the per person for a cruise on an average. An indicative figure for the price of a cruise package may be something like $3,000 for a standard package of one person for a trip to Europe that may last up to 8 days.

• Can I take my family with the guide and not be stuck with other people?

  Viking Ocean Cruises is a large company and they have a lot of tour guides available but if you only take the complimentary land excursion that is included in the package then you might not be able to get a separate tour guide but if you choose to book a different land excursion then you might see a couple of options where you can have privately guided tour for an additional price and then you will not have to be worried about being stuck with other tourists.

• Can I tell the agent what I want out of the trip?

  Yes, they provide links to many travel agents who are there to help you and guide you about the cruise. They are the authorized agents of Viking Ocean Cruises in their respective countries. These agents should be contacted before making a reservation and they can help you with a lot of stuff like the guidelines for taking a cruise and how to obtain a visa for your destination country. This is ideal for passengers of longer cruises because they will be spending a lot of time in the cruise and need to make sure that everything is according to their desire.

• Do they have support that can help me regardless of what time?

  There are multiple ways of contacting Viking Ocean Cruises. You can definitely call them whenever you want. The other option is to drop them an email with your query and someone from their contact support team will get in touch with you.

• What do the guides do for you?

  The guides over there at the Viking Ocean Cruises help you with understanding the destinations that you visit. By understanding, we mean understanding culture and traditions of these cities. They help you in your excursions and due to their expertise in communicating with locals you will feel like you belong to that place.

• Do they have specialists that are working in each place?

  Yes, all of the crew members working at each and every place are specialists. You will feel very comfortable around the crew members of this cruise company. They have experience of a lot of years, due to this they have become experts in their fields.

• What type of way can you travel when you are traveling through Viking Ocean Cruises?

  There are a few other ways of traveling with Viking Ocean Cruises other than the usual cruise to multiple countries in one go. They also offer cruises that are themed for a special occasion and their World cruises are very famous, which have a very long duration and visit several countries in that time period.

• Who customizes the itinerary or things you are going to do ahead of time?

  Viking Ocean Cruises has itineraries customized a year before the actual cruise takes place so that the guests can have enough time to prepare themselves up for the cruise. Apart from the regular staff that handles the customization of itineraries of the cruises, you can also customize the itineraries of your cruise with Viking by adding multiple land excursions at an additional cost of course.

• Where do you stay while you are at the destinations?

  This cruise company always strives to provide the best service to its guests and this is why they have a lot of decent accommodation options available for their guests at the destinations.

• Is there a single supplement that can be used for travelers who are solo?

  As of now, there is a single supplement fee of extra 25% for solo travelers who choose to take an ocean cruise with Viking Ocean Cruises. This fee is less than a lot of other Ocean Cruises and as a matter of fact they also add a lot of packages every year that could further add a discount on this supplement fee.

• On average, what is the group size like?

  The group sizes can sometimes be very large on such cruises because there are complimentary land excursions and most people choose to go for such excursions and that causes a shortfall of tour guides on such excursions. So in order to provide equal opportunities for everyone they tend to increase the group size a little bit but if you want to be a part of a smaller group then it is better to purchase a separate land excursion for yourself.

Minimum Age Policy on Viking Cruises

Due to the nature of our cruise itineraries, Viking Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. We reserve the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board. The carrier reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.

Travel Protection Options on Viking Cruises

Viking provides U.S. guests with the option to purchase the Travel Protection Plan, administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. If you purchase the plan on or before your final payment date, you’ll also receive the Viking Enhanced Cancellation Waiver Benefit, which allows you to cancel your Viking travel plans for any reason before departure and receive a Viking travel voucher for the cancellation penalty amount. The plan also includes coverage for flights booked through Viking. For more details, visit the Travel Protection Plan page.

Dining on Viking Cruises

The Restaurant
With diverse locations to choose from, every dining area on Viking Star has been carefully considered. Viking Star's crown jewel is The Restaurant, with the widest choice of culinary offerings. You'll want to return again and again because Viking created a daily-changing menu highlighting local cuisine so you can explore regional specialties. Your menu is ever evolving to reflect the seasons, your destinations, and locally sourced ingredients. But you have other options as well.

The Chef's Table
Perhaps one night reserve an intimate experience at The Chef's Table for a specially prepared tasting menu complete with wine pairings.

The Italian Grill
Or make a reservation for the Tuscan experience of The Italian Grill to try antipasti; the perfect locally inspired pasta or a steak in the legendary Florentine tradition.

Wherever you find yourself on board, Viking's dining rooms offer menus that incorporate ingredients freshly gathered from local markets, and an authentic local feeling. And of course, Viking Concierge is always on hand to recommend a great local restaurant. But there's even more dining choices: on Viking Star you have options beyond our traditional restaurants.

Viking Deli
Indulge in Scandinavia specialties at the Viking Deli in the Explorers' Lounge, surrounded by two-story ocean views.

World Cafe
When travel whets your appetite, visit the World Café where a wide variety of cravings can be fulfilled. Like Viking Star herself, choice is the theme of the day - from American classics to Chinese to sushi or continental European favorites. Here you can choose from a variety of freshly prepared dishes or meats hand-carved to order, and watch the chefs at work. Dine al fresco on a warm summer night, or inside on a cooler day - surrounded by fantastic views.

The Kitchen Table
For a change of pace, since part of your journey is about expanding your horizons, don't forget to try Viking's onboard cooking school and intimate restaurant, The Kitchen Table.

No-Fee Room Service
And for those times when you would rather unplug in your comfortable stateroom and just relax, there's no-fee room service.

So, throughout the ship you will find casual dining options to fit your every mood, from high tea at the Wintergarden or seafood at the al fresco Aquavit Terrace - the choice is yours.

Tipping Policy on Viking Cruises

Our onboard staff is committed to providing you with an exceptional experience, and gratuities are a customary way to recognize their service. The amount you choose to tip is entirely up to you. To simplify this process, a discretionary hotel and dining charge of $17 USD per guest, per day is automatically added to your shipboard account and reflected on your final invoice. This charge is distributed among the onboard staff who contribute to your experience, including waitstaff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, galley staff, laundry staff, and others.

Additionally, if you wish to tip your local excursion guides or drivers, we suggest $3 USD (or the equivalent in local currency) per person, per day for guides and $2 USD per person, per day for drivers, given at the end of each tour.

Should you prefer to adjust the gratuity amount or pay in cash, you can visit Guest Services at any time. 

For added convenience, gratuities can also be pre-purchased at our standard recommended rate through My Viking Journey. If your package includes prepaid gratuities, the discretionary $17 USD per guest, per day charge will not appear on your final invoice.

Payments / Refunds on on Viking Cruises

Deposit and Payment Policy

A deposit of $500.00 USD per person is required to confirm your cruise reservation. This deposit applies only to the cruise fare portion and does not cover airfare. Airline seats are limited, airfares are subject to change, and airfare and seats are not guaranteed until full payment is received.

For multiple cruise bookings, the deposit and payment policies apply separately to each cruise fare.

For cruise tours exceeding 35 days, including Viking’s World and Grand Cruises, a 20% deposit of the full fare is required at the time of booking. The final payment is due as specified in the offer at the time of booking. For Viking World and Grand Cruises, the full balance is due at least 180 days prior to departure. Please refer to your invoice for the final payment details and due dates.

All reservations may be subject to cancellation without prior notice if payments are not received by the due date. (Refer to the Cancellation Policy below for further details.)

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your cruise or tour booking, cancellation fees will apply as outlined below, unless stated otherwise in your Passenger Ticket Contract, these Terms, or as required by applicable law. These fees also apply to changes in departure date, itinerary substitutions, passenger replacements, and modifications to promotional fares.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations or interruptions after the cruise has commenced unless otherwise specified in your Passenger Ticket Contract, these Terms, or as required by applicable law. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and sent to VRC’s office at:

5700 Canoga Avenue, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

For air-inclusive packages canceled after an airline ticket has been issued, a $350.00 USD fee per passenger will apply in addition to the cancellation fees outlined below.

By canceling, you acknowledge that VRC and the Carrier may face challenges in reselling your cruise or cruise tour. As a result, the cancellation fees listed below will be enforced regardless of whether the booking is resold. You also agree that quantifying the losses due to cancellation would be difficult, and the fees serve as fair and reasonable liquidated damages.

A. Cancellation Fee Schedule for Cruise Tours (excluding Grand & World Cruise Voyages) booked on or after August 1, 2018:

B. Cancellation Fee Schedule for Grand & World Cruise Voyages (more than 35 days) booked on or after August 1, 2018: 

A full refund will be issued for most optional shore excursions if cancellation notice is provided at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled excursion.

Smoking Policy on Viking Cruises

Viking vessels are primarily non-smoking. However, for guests who smoke, a designated outdoor smoking area is available on the starboard side of Deck 8. All other areas of the ship, including staterooms and verandas, are strictly non-smoking. These restrictions also apply to e-cigarettes.