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What is on your plate. Doesn’t look like lobster.

We have sailed on Viking ocean 3 times so far. Mediterranean, Scandinavia, and Greece. This 4th sailing will be our first Transatlantic with them. cabins..only have balconies, standard ones are 270 sq ft with balcony, there are larger cabins Penthouse and then suites, which are larger. The floor in the bathroom is heated. Large shower with glass door. You don’t have to upgrade as the only perks are refills of the mini fridge, and get to make your excursion and restaurant earlier. There are no private dining rooms for suites, everyone eats in the same restaurants. staff. very friendly, go out of their way to assist restaurants. There are 2 specialty restaurants, Manfredi’s and Chef Table, plus the regular restaurant, world cafe buffet, Mamsens, pool grill. there is no fee for the specialties and I’ve never had a problem getting reservations on board. I’ve found food is very good at all venues. included tours. Most are on busses or walking, nothing fantastic, but have enjoyed getting a taste of a country. You can purchase optional tours if you desire. Beverages. The price of the beverage package has increased. It really isn’t necessary for most people as beer and wine is served during lunch and dinner. If you want a cocktail in the evening the prices run about$8.00 including gratuity, very reasonable. I do get the package as I prefer better wines, and when we go to the Chefs Table for dinner, which serves a wine with each course, I get the premium wine, which would cost an extra $25.00 per person. entertainment. Celebrity has much better theater shows. Viking has small shows with about 5 people. They do have a band in a small club, and in the “Living room” there is a pianist or some other low key entertainment to enjoy. There is no Casino, Children, art sales, photographers. I find the cruise low key, very relaxing. Most cruisers are experienced travelers, a different demographic. We have always loved Celebrity, but enjoying a different experience.

I am Elite Plus, cruise in Aqua Class. Haven’t sailed on X since January 2020. Have Sailed on Viking Ocean 4 times, twice since 2020. Yes everything has increased in price, but to nickel and dime cruisers sours our experience. Leave in 4 weeks on a transatlantic on Viking. Gratuities increased, as their beverage package, which you don’t really need as beer and wine are free with lunch and dinner. 24 hr room service is free, specially restaurants are free, port excursions are included. Definitely a different vibe, very low key cruise, no casino, kids or extravagant shows, no art sales. the next time we sail on Celebrity it will not be in Aqua, we’ll just pay for specialty restaurant package and save money.

Just jumped onto the Celebrity board. To my surprise there has been many changes from fee for room service to charges for some menu items in dining room. I haven’t sailed on X since January 2020, I guess Viking is now my go to cruise line.

I am Elite Plus on Celebrity, but travel in Aqua Class. Prefer small dining rooms and my husband likes the food in Blu. We will be on our 4th Viking cruise (transatlantic) next month. Prefer smaller ships, no children, and good food and wine. The entertainment on Viking is not elaborate as Celebrity, husband prefers Celebrity buffets at lunch, and yes he likes the casino, but that said we really like Viking. Service is excellent, food is very good, really like Chefs table and Manfredis and you don’t have to upgrade as we do on Celebrity. Find prices are about same if you wait for a promo, free air a PLUS. We do get the beverage package, using the credit from our TA. If your looking for a lively cruise stay with Celebrity.

I’m on the March 15th sailing, booked when we received free air and upgrade to DV1. New promo with free beverage is much higher than we paid. So with my TA sbc, we will purchase beverage pkg.

True, but it doesn’t hurt to ask, may be surprised.

After our free tickets were ticketed I called the airline and was able to upgrade to business class on our return flight from Europe to the US on a transatlantic. Cost was reasonable.

The OBC isn’t from Viking, it from the TA. I get a nice credit to use for gratuities, beverage package or etc. it depends on how many nights your cruise is. I’d check online to see if my category is still available. If it is I would call another TA find out what they are offering, then call ur TA and state what u found out.good luck