Viking Cruises: What You Need to Know Before You Book
Thinking about booking a Viking cruise? There may be more to consider than simply choosing an itinerary and a stateroom. In this episode of RTE–Travel Talk: Ask A Real Travel Expert, I’m joined by Annette Stellhorn of Accent on Travel and Wendy Prater of Viking Cruises for an inside look at what travelers should know before booking Viking. We talk about: ⚓ Who is the ideal Viking traveler? 🌎 The differences between Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruises 💰 Is Viking really all-inclusive? 🛏️ Why your stateroom category may matter more than you think ✈️ Viking Air and the importance of Custom Air 📅 How far ahead you should consider booking 🥂 Dining and shore excursion reservation priorities 🧳 Common mistakes travelers make when booking Viking 🌍 Destinations including the British Isles, Norway, Japan, Iberia and more 👤 Is Viking a good choice for solo travelers? One particularly important takeaway: booking a Viking cruise isn't simply about choosing the itinerary and a cabin. Your stateroom category, air arrangements, shore excursion plans and even why you chose a particular itinerary can all influence your experience. #VikingCruises #VikingRiverCruises #VikingOceanCruises #RiverCruise #CruiseTips 📩 Contact Annette Stellhorn at Accent on Travel: 📞 888-806-2337 📧 Annette@AccentOnTravel.com Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ TRAVEL PRODUCTS & SERVICES WE LOVE: Some of the products and services featured below are offered through affiliate partnerships. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps us continue creating travel content and resources. ✈️ Stay connected wherever you travel with Holafly eSIMs and save 5% https://holafly.sjv.io/R02q22 🛒 Shop All LEVEL8 Products Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-all-products 🧳 LEVEL8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-gibraltar-20-carry-on 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Luminous 20 in Carry-on Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-luminous-20-carry-on 🎒 LEVEL8 Atlas Laptop Backpack Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-atlas-backpack 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Voyager 28 in Checked https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-voyageur-28-checked Image & Video Credits: Video Clips courtesy of Viking Cruises Timestamps: 00:00 What You Need to Know Before Booking Viking 01:03 Who Is the Ideal Viking Traveler? 03:25 River vs Ocean vs Expedition 05:48 Biggest Misconceptions About Viking 07:48 Is Viking Really All-Inclusive? 08:18 How Far Ahead Should You Book? 09:39 Viking Air & Custom Air 10:01 Why Your Cabin Category Matters 12:31 Viking Destinations Trending Now 13:42 Combining River & Ocean Cruises 17:11 Matching the Cruise to the Traveler 17:36 Is Viking Good for Solo Travelers? 19:21 What a Travel Advisor Should Ask You 21:52 Final Takeaways RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.