Book with Viking?

[OnTheWater50]

I am getting very interested in a Viking Ocean Cruise to the West Indies in Jan/Feb 2017. It seems very few TA's are booking Viking Ocean Cruises - are most of you booking with Viking or finding a TA that does book Viking Ocean? Viking is offering good deals right now; will a TA beat Viking? I don't need lots of 'service', just a good price.

Thanks!

[dln929]

It goes against Cruise Critic rules to name travel agents, but within that boundary, yes, you can get a good deal with a travel agent. Most (if not all) the travel agents who handle Viking River cruises will also work with Viking Oceans, even if it's not explicitly advertised on their websites.

[Carol From California]

I am getting very interested in a Viking Ocean Cruise to the West Indies in Jan/Feb 2017. It seems very few TA's are booking Viking Ocean Cruises - are most of you booking with Viking or finding a TA that does book Viking Ocean? Viking is offering good deals right now; will a TA beat Viking? I don't need lots of 'service', just a good price.

Thanks!

 

We have cruised with Viking Oceans before and have the West Indies cruise booked for February, 2017. We use a travel agent who gives us a great deal on the Viking prices. CC does not allow us to post our travel agent info on these forums unfortunately.

Edited March 22, 2016 by Carol From California

[OnTheWater50]

Thanks, Carol.

I talked with a TA today but she was offering me the same offer as Viking is.

Could I email you for more info? Thanks!

[mhb1757]

Carol referred me to her TA last year for a Viking river cruise. They were excellent and I have now booked several other cruises with them. All at substantial savings. My advice is use Carol's TA!! I'd be happy to pass on the info if needed.

[JennJ99738]

May I email you, Carol, or mhb1757, for the TA info as well? Looking to book for next year. Carol's email is available but I don't want to contact her without her permission.

[mhb1757]

May I email you, Carol, or mhb1757, for the TA info as well? Looking to book for next year. Carol's email is available but I don't want to contact her without her permission.

 

You are more than welcome to email me. I think I fixed my settings so you can access my email.

[JennJ99738]

Hi, mhb1757, I must be dense but I don't know how to email you from CC. On some profiles, there is an email but I don't see one for you. Can you advise? :) Thanks.

[Colo Cruiser]

You are more than welcome to email me. I think I fixed my settings so you can access my email.

 

 

Where did you do that?

[Michele M]

Mhb1757, I would like to book a Viking cruise also and would love to know your agent. I don't see a way to email you. It is always great to use a TA that others recommend

[Carol From California]

Some of you have asked for my email address. It should show at the bottom of my posts in my signature line. Carol@CarolWolfe.com

[sitraveler]

Hi Carol. Didn't you learn from Viking not to do this?

[Carol From California]

Hi Carol. Didn't you learn from Viking not to do this?

 

As you know Viking has a referral program and they disallow anyone to post on these forums and solicit Viking referrals. I think that is what you are talking about and that is not the subject of this thread. The subject is whether to book directly with Viking or with a travel agent who gives a discounted price.

[OnTheWater50]

Thank you, everyone. We just booked a West Indies cruise in 2017 with friends and are very excited! I ended up using a big online TA. I got a better price than anywhere else (I checked with big box retailer, small TA in my town, and Viking) and a better room so we are happy with the price. The 'service' -not so much. I really don't need much help (thanks to Cruise Critic) but I do need someone to return my calls so I can book the trip! Finally got that all straightened out and now I will work on my own planning - 1/2 the fun of any trip for me. Good luck and thanks for your thoughts and ideas...

[mhb1757]

If anyone needs info you can email me sbolten@mckendree.edu