The Viking Difference (2024)

FAQs

What makes Viking cruise different? ›

Viking is a premium brand, with included tours in every port of call and wine or beer included with lunch and dinner. Viking ships carry roughly 930 passengers and every stateroom has a balcony.

Gratuities: Viking Cruise prices do not include gratuities. A service charge of $15 will be automatically added every day per guest, which you can see in your shipboard account. You are very much welcome to tip over these charges for the staff, including the dining staff, stateroom attendant, and your program director.

Viking's state-of-the-art ships are designed to take you right into the heart of each destination, and with fewer sailing days and more time spent in port, a Viking cruise allows you to immerse yourself in the locations that you love for longer.

Whilst designated as an Upper Premium brand, Viking has all the hallmarks of a Luxury Ocean Cruise Line. From the tastefully appointed, modern, beautifully designed, Scandinavian ships to the luxurious all-inclusive amenities, Viking are recognised as a Luxury Brand within the industry.

Yes, the average age of the population on a Viking River Cruise is probably 70.

Viking targets affluent, well-traveled adults -- usually 50+ -- who are interested in history, art and exploration. Viking provides a luxurious and culturally enriching experience featuring educational programs and onboard lectures.

Viking is privately held, in contrast to publicly traded peers like Royal Caribbean and Carnival.

Lines like Viking or Regent Seven Seas include everything except sometimes the highest-priced premium alcohols. There's no pay dining, no charge for laundry, and your cruise excursions are included in your fare. You're paying more up front, but you're going to have substantiall fewer incidental charges.

During the day, passengers can wear shorts, pants or jeans and shoes that are comfortable for walking tours and excursions. Itineraries don't include formal nights, and evening attire is classified as "elegant casual" after 6 p.m. in all dining venues except World Café.

Can you wear jeans on a Viking River Cruise? ›

Casual and Comfortable Attire

During the daytime, you can wear casual attire such as shorts, jeans, khakis, or skirts. Pair them with comfortable shoes suitable for walking and exploring various ports of call. Don't forget to bring a hat and sunscreen for outdoor activities.

Although there is a mix of ages on the Viking River ships, most passengers are 60 plus, and many are retired, especially those favoring the longer voyages.

You may pay this in advance on MVJ (or as part of cruise fare for guests in AUS, NZ and UK) or it will be added to your shipboard bill at the end of the cruise. Bar prices include a 15% gratuity. Drinks package includes gratuities. Spa prices (for services) including the salon include a 15% gratuity.

Viking Air Travel Services

At Viking, we never compromise with our choice of airlines and use only quality, scheduled airlines, including British Airways, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa.

The secret of the Viking ship lay in its unique construction. Using a broad ax rather than a saw, expert woodworkers would first split oak tree trunks into long, thin planks. They then fastened the boards with iron nails to a single sturdy keel and then to each other, one plank overlapping the next.

Convenience - Drinks are included during meals, but unlimited drinks at any time will cost you! Keep the wallet in your stateroom. Transparency - All the drinks, none of the bills! Add a drink package early, and let your mind cruise at ease.

Lines like Viking or Regent Seven Seas include everything except sometimes the highest-priced premium alcohols. There's no pay dining, no charge for laundry, and your cruise excursions are included in your fare. You're paying more up front, but you're going to have substantiall fewer incidental charges.