Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I received an email from Viking today with a link to a survey about expedition cruising, which is clearly geared toward Viking entering that market. Anybody else get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted February 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I received an email from Viking today with a link to a survey about expedition cruising, which is clearly geared toward Viking entering that market. Anybody else get this? I did not. Nor have I seen the topic being investigated by Viking through a market research company they use. I've never been contacted directly by Viking directly but have done a number of surveys for them over the past couple of years through the research company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted February 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I did get the survey and filled it out. Maybe Viking is thinking of making one of their new builds an expedition ship? Lots of questions aobut your travel preferences and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzzzinma Posted February 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I received it and responded this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted February 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2018 None received. Silversea is an excellent expedition cruise line. Very experienced with custom small ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted February 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yes, I got it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanface Posted February 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2018 For those of us not as knowledgeable on cruise lines, how do you define an expedition cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 25, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted February 25, 2018 For those of us not as knowledgeable on cruise lines, how do you define an expedition cruise? Excursions are off the ship in zodiacs and the focus is wildlife and glaciers. Think Galapagos or Antarctica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted February 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2018 They would need a new class of ship to do it. Based on the current World Cruise the present ships have too many passengers and are not constructed for the rigors of the high latitudes. It is a competitive market already. They will need to stand out somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanface Posted February 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks, Jazzbeau. I understand now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 25, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I suspect they are trying to figure out what to do after they build the 10th Viking Ocean ship. That will saturate that market. They are also close to saturating the European river cruise market. But it seems to be Viking's DNA to never stop expanding, so they need a new market. Luxury yacht cruising seems more of a stretch from their roots than expedition cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted February 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Whoops! Did get the survey after all. Searched and found it in my email spam file. Agree completely that Viking is looking to expand into other markets not addressed by the current fleet build out and their presently targeted demographics. For example, they'll need a younger, faster, more agile clientele to outrun the lions in their Africa land tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoalwater Posted February 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Got it and returned completed. They should settle their Ocean experience first before straying into this specialty market. I guess the questions about price points means they have not yet decided and are testing the waters ( pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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