agnesd Posted September 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I know Viking River cruises want payment very soon after booking. I am interested in 2020 and want to book but do I have to pay in full soon after booking? Also, if I take the Silver Drink pkg do they add on gratuities? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted September 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1. Negotiate when you pay. You can get up to 6 months before sailing but you must insist 2. Silver includes gratuities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cehoudr Posted September 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2018 When I booked my cruise for October 2020 in August the agent asked me when I would like to pay. I told her I’d like to pay in full in October of 2019. It gives me a year to save and then another for a cruise in 2021. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLovesSailing Posted September 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 21, 2018 There is no advantage to signing up for the drink package early. Wait until you get on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted September 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2018 We signed up for the 2020 World Cruise about 20 months before departure. Our payment date is 6 months before departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnb2003 Posted September 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2018 There is no advantage to signing up for the drink package early. Wait until you get on board. Why? Is it cheaper onboard? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted September 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Why? Is it cheaper onboard? Thank you. No. Just that when onboard you can use any OBCs to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnb2003 Posted September 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2018 No. Just that when onboard you can use any OBCs to pay for it. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLovesSailing Posted September 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2018 And you don’t have to pay for it six months before your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timesurfer7 Posted September 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2018 When we planned on our 2020 cruise I was told by my TA that final payment was due Dec. 2018. I was surprised to say the least as I was used to paying final payment six months prior to sailing. My TA said she would call Viking and ask them. When she called they said "when do you want to pay?" I now owe final payment Dec 2019!!!! Just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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