| Where do they cruise? | | |
| What type of ships do they have? | Small & Mid-Sized Ships | Mid-Size & Expedition Ships |
| How many passengers are on board? | R-Class: 684 / O-Class: 1250 | 930 & 378 |
| What type of cruise line are they? | Premium | Premium |
| What are they known for? | - Longer stays in port & more overnights
- The Finest Cuisine at Sea
- Elegant-Casual, no ties required
| - No Casinos
- No Children
- The Thinking Person’s Cruise
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| What is the average cost per day? | - Interior: $419
- Oceanview: $474
- Balcony : $621
- Suite: $1,034
| - Balcony : $757
- Suite: $1,293
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| Are fares all inclusive? | No | Viking position themselves as an all-inclusive line, however, house beers and wine are only included at mealtimes (premium beverages are at additional cost) and there are optional paid excursions as well as included experiences. |
| Are gratuities included? | Yes | Yes, for Australian and New Zealand Passengers |
| Are there any additional gratuities payable on board? | Yes. 18% gratuity added to spa services, bar bills, & the bill for extra-charge eatery La Reserve | No. Only at guest discretion |
| Can I get any reciprocal loyalty club benefits? | No. Guests only accrue Oceania Club benefits | No. The Viking Explorer Society offers credit and referral rewards to past passengers of Viking Cruises only |
| What is the onboard currency? | USD | USD |
| What language is spoken on board? | English | English |
| Who cruises with them? | - Semi-retired or retired
- World travellers, appreciate good food and wine
| - Primarily couples & solos
- Retired and semi-retired
- World travellers
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| What is the average passenger age? | Primarily 50+ | Primarily 50+ |
| Are they good for families? | Children are accepted from 12+ months, however, Oceania does not provide for the care, entertainment or supervision of children on most cruises. Select journeys offer the Alaska Explorer Youth Program for 5 – 12 years | No. No children under 18 years of age |
| Are there children’s programs? | No, except on select Alaska sailings where the Alaska Explorer Youth Program is available | No |
| Is there childcare and/or babysitting? | No | No |
| What are the accommodation options? | Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suites | - Mid-Sized Ships: Balcony Staterooms & Suites.
- Expedition Ships: Nordic Balcony Staterooms & Suites.
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| Are there accessible staterooms? | Yes | Yes |
| Are shore excursions included? | No. However, guests can select ‘Free Shore Excursions’ as their chosen benefit under Oceania’s OLife Choice Program (the number of ‘free excursions’ depends on length of sailing). A complimentary shuttle is also offered in select ports | - Classic Cruises: One included excursion is offered at every port and optional excursions are available for purchase.
- Expedition Cruises: A minimum of one shore excursion per landing day is included; there may be two on some days. On some expeditions, there may also be optional excursions available for purchase.
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| What types of onboard activities are available for free? | Guest lectures, seminars, and destination-focused activities | - Classic Cruises: Enrichment programs such as guest, historian and port lectures, onboard cooking demonstrations, local performers in destination, exclusive access filmed opera performances and Ted Talks.
- Expedition Cruises: Activities such as lectures, film screenings, presentations and daily briefings from the expedition team as well as scientific programs hosted in The Laboratory.
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| Are there any onboard activities that I need to pay for? | Specialty onboard seminars, classes in the Culinary Centre (available on select ships) incur additional charges | Yes. Experiences such as The Kitchen Table (excursion and onboard cooking class) will incur additional charges |
| Is there free evening entertainment? | Yes | Yes |
| Is there any paid evening entertainment? | No. All shows and entertainment are included in the cruise price | No |
| Are there complimentary dining options? | Yes | Yes |
| Are there specialty restaurants? | Yes. Complimentary. A surcharge applies only to La Reserve and private dining in Privee | Yes. Complimentary |
| Are there dining packages for purchase? | No | No |
| Are non-alcoholic beverages included? | Yes. Bottled water, soft drinks, fresh juices, specialty coffees and teas | Yes. Purified water is provided in all staterooms. Soft drinks are included with lunches and dinners onboard. Specialty coffees and assorted hot teas are available 24 hours a day |
| Are alcoholic beverages included? | No. However, guests can select a ‘Free House Select Beverage Package’ as their chosen benefit under Oceania’s OLife Choice Program | Complimentary house wines and beers are served with lunches and dinners on board |
| Can I purchase a beverage package? | Yes | Yes. For premium co*cktails or wines and spirits, Viking offers the Silver Spirits beverage package |
| Is there room service? | Yes. Complimentary 24/7 | Yes. Complimentary 24/7 |
| Is there Wi-Fi on board? | Yes. Free internet is included as part of the OLife Choice Program (one login per stateroom) | Yes. Complimentary |
| Can I purchase Wi-Fi packages? | Yes | No |
| Is there a Spa? | Yes | Yes. Access is complimentary |
| Are spa and salon services available? | Yes. Charges Apply | Yes. Charges Apply |
| Is there a gym? | Yes | Yes |
| Are there group fitness classes? | Yes. Included complimentary. Some specialised training programs may incur additional charges | Yes. Specialised classes such as yoga may attract a charge. Classes may include; yoga, Zumba, TRX, and Body Conditioning. There may be less services available on expedition ships |
| Is there personal training available? | Yes. Charges Apply | Yes, on classic ocean cruises. Charges apply |
| Is there a self-service laundry? | Yes. Complimentary | Yes. Complimentary |
| Is a laundry service available? | Yes. Charges Apply | Yes. Charges Apply |
| Is there a casino on board? | Yes. Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises share the same Casinos At Sea rewards program | No |
