There are a gazillion Cruise ship companies that dash around the Caribbean and all over the world. Why would I want to choose Viking for an ocean cruise, I thought they only did river cruises in Europe? Here are 4 reasons why Viking is a great choice:
- They are not for everyone. If you are looking for a cheap place to sleep, a 24-hour buffet, and a hot casino, Viking is not for you. But if you think traveling should be more than just a trip, that it should be a doorway into cultural insight and personal enrichment, then read on. Instead of casinos and waterslides, Viking offers great, informative lectures on regional history and art specific to your journey, tastings of wines from your destinations, restaurant menus and cooking classes that reflect the local cuisine and fellow travelers who share the same curiosities you do about traveling.
- A smaller ship leads to happier passengers. Viking has taken their best ideas from their award-winning river cruise experience and molded them into an ocean experience. There are just over 900 guests on their ocean cruises, so their ability to pay attention to the small details is much easier. In just a few years after launching their ocean cruise line, they have consistently earned the highest satisfaction rate for 3 years running from Travel + Leisure and won 10 of 12 categories in 2018’s Cruise Critic Choice Awards.
- They don’t nickel and dime you to death. They have free Wi-Fi throughout the ship, so you can stay connected (if you want) with friends and relatives. At each port of call, you will be able to participate in a free shore excursion that will provide you with an overview of the rich culture that destination has to offer. Don’t feel like dining in the main dining room? No problem. Alternative dining is available at no extra cost. Need to wash some clothes? The self-service launderette won’t take coins or your credit card. Beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with lunch and dinner. That is a value of over $200 per day!
- The “No’s”. No casinos, no children under 18, no fancy expensive drinks with umbrella’s. No art auctions. No entrance fee for The Spa. No inside state rooms. No smoking, and no formal nights.
Viking Ocean Cruises are not for everyone, but they might be for you. Give us a call or drop us an email and let’s find out together!
