Rare Clay Clayton Posted February 28, 2023 Author #526 Share Posted February 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, springtravel said: Do you think it might be the Neptune is over the holidays and a much busier time? Never been on a WC, but this offer does look enticing. They both are over the holidays. One leaves three or four days before the other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted February 28, 2023 #527 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Chat transcript with a Viking rep regarding WCS23: You at 12:09, Feb 28: Hi Aundrea, question on the world cruise promo WCS23 Aundrea at 12:10, Feb 28: I would be happy to assit. Aundrea at 12:10, Feb 28: Who do I have the pleasure of chatting with? You at 12:10, Feb 28: does it include the normal included items of world cruise, such as SSBP, gratuities, luggage forward and visa services? You at 12:10, Feb 28: this is xxx Aundrea at 12:11, Feb 28: Nice to meet you xxx. Allow me a quick moment and let me confirm that information. You at 12:11, Feb 28: sure thing Aundrea at 12:13, Feb 28: Yes, the code includes all of those items You at 12:13, Feb 28: ok. wonderful. thank you! So according to at least 1 Viking rep, all the standard included perks of a world cruise are included with this promo. Edited February 28, 2023 by Selion 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formernuke Posted February 28, 2023 #528 Share Posted February 28, 2023 At least one Viking 'Bot'. Does not look like a human interaction to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted March 1, 2023 #529 Share Posted March 1, 2023 16 hours ago, formernuke said: At least one Viking 'Bot'. Does not look like a human interaction to me. She emailed me her direct contact info with phone & extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted March 1, 2023 #530 Share Posted March 1, 2023 not sure that is much of a great savings....free upgrade from DV to penthouse would be a good deal...I think business air has always been a perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted March 2, 2023 #531 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Got this one today - basically adds free SSBP as free air is available without the code: Grand European Tour 15 DAYS | AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST All-inclusive from $3,799* Plus, FREE International Airfare & FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package ASK FOR OFFER: SGM23 ENDS MAR 31, 2023 Jul–Nov 2023 Departures VIEW ITINERARY PRICE & BUILD http://static.cdn.responsys.net/i2/responsysimages/vrc/contentlibrary/2023_campaigns/march_2023/030223_vrc/map.png 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted March 3, 2023 Author #532 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Squawkman said: Got this one today - basically adds free SSBP as free air is available without the code: Grand European Tour 15 DAYS | AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST All-inclusive from $3,799* Plus, FREE International Airfare & FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package ASK FOR OFFER: SGM23 ENDS MAR 31, 2023 Jul–Nov 2023 Departures VIEW ITINERARY PRICE & BUILD http://static.cdn.responsys.net/i2/responsysimages/vrc/contentlibrary/2023_campaigns/march_2023/030223_vrc/map.png Isn’t that a reduced price too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted March 3, 2023 #533 Share Posted March 3, 2023 43 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said: Isn’t that a reduced price too? Yes. $3,799 price is less than recent prices. Nov Dec 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted March 3, 2023 #534 Share Posted March 3, 2023 54 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said: Isn’t that a reduced price too? Yes - I missed that when I originally posted this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaruso Posted March 3, 2023 #535 Share Posted March 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Squawkman said: Yes - I missed that when I originally posted this We got that and booked it yesterday. The price is too good. I suspect there will be ship swaps and low water, but that just means less people on the ship for us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtravel Posted March 3, 2023 #536 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, rcaruso said: We got that and booked it yesterday. Was there a $25 deposit? This looks like a great deal, but we leave for our first Viking Ocean April 2. I would rather see how this one goes, before booking another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaruso Posted March 3, 2023 #537 Share Posted March 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, springtravel said: Was there a $25 deposit? This looks like a great deal, but we leave for our first Viking Ocean April 2. I would rather see how this one goes, before booking another. No, the regular $500 per person and then balance due in April. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted March 3, 2023 #538 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, springtravel said: Was there a $25 deposit? This looks like a great deal, but we leave for our first Viking Ocean April 2. I would rather see how this one goes, before booking another. Viking River is a whole different animal than Viking Ocean. We like and do both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted March 3, 2023 #539 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Grand European is a fantastic itinerary. We sailed it 10 years ago - holy moly! Ha! Anyways, we met life long friends, had the best time in ports. We travelled in Spring. Low water levels were not an issue. So much beautiful scenery and great places to explore. DH and I were just discussing whether we might want to do this one again, maybe Holland/tulips…or Oceans…..but Spring is our favorite time, or we might jump on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted March 3, 2023 #540 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 7:59 PM, UWDawg said: A bit more detail on updated Offer TAS23: https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/TAS23/20230123 Offer TAS23: Offer valid on bookings made from Feb 10 to Feb 17, 2023. Free upgrade within category, Veranda to Deluxe Veranda (V2-DV1) and Penthouse Veranda (PV3-PV1) plus free roundtrip airfare and complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package valid on Mar 21, 2023 departure of Atlantic Ocean Passage; Mar 15, 2023 departure of West Indies to Spain; Mar 2 & 21, 2023 departures of Komodo & the Australian Coast; Apr 29, 2023 departure of North Pacific Passage; Mar 13, 2023 departure of Southern Atlantic Crossing; Apr 18, 2023 departure of Across the Bay of Bengal. Call for details. Prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. Additional restrictions may apply. Airfares vary on other itineraries, gateways and departures. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City; call for details. Book by Feb 17, 2023; pay in full at time of booking. Offer expires Feb 17, 2023. TAS23 extended to March 13. Some sailings from Feb 10 are not included anymore. See link for details. https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/TAS23/20230123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted March 4, 2023 #541 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Just got an email for 2025 River Cruises opening up. Edited March 4, 2023 by OneSixtyToOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted March 4, 2023 #542 Share Posted March 4, 2023 27 minutes ago, OneSixtyToOne said: Just got an email for 2025 River Cruises opening up. That offer results in a $500/pp discount (plus $200 past passenger discount that would apply to any new Viking booking). How does that compare to the "book on board" discount? We're sailing with VO in May and trying to decide if we should book this offer or wait until on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtravel Posted March 4, 2023 #543 Share Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 11:52 AM, Vineyard View said: Grand European is a fantastic itinerary We are thinking about booking this special. If Viking is providing air, what is the price pp for deviation, and the price of AirPlus. I am guessing we will need both, since we would want to arrive a least one day prior. If we purchase the pre-cruise extension, so we still pay a deviation charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted March 4, 2023 #544 Share Posted March 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, loriva said: That offer results in a $500/pp discount (plus $200 past passenger discount that would apply to any new Viking booking). How does that compare to the "book on board" discount? We're sailing with VO in May and trying to decide if we should book this offer or wait until on board. Looking at another post, it looks like $500 is a standard book onboard discount. Plus we'd receive some additional OBC for our upcoming VO cruise plus for the new one. So, looks like waiting until we are onboard is the better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetcbl Posted March 4, 2023 #545 Share Posted March 4, 2023 New special March savings of Free Category Upgrade & $1000 Shipboard Credit on certain Ocean Sailings. Ask for MES23. Brochure arrived in the mail today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtrip Posted March 4, 2023 #546 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I have a question for all. We will be on transatlantic soon and considering reserving Hawaiian cruise in December onboard. With all the promotions that Viking gives should I wait until closer to departure to get a better promo. The cruise we’re on was with free air and upgrade promo, now of course SS beverage is included. We do get a nice Sbc from our TA. We’re retired and can go last minute. I’m not particular about cabin or location. Last time I booked last minute in a V1 guarantee I was upgraded to Dv6. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd57 Posted March 5, 2023 #547 Share Posted March 5, 2023 22 hours ago, springtravel said: We are thinking about booking this special. If Viking is providing air, what is the price pp for deviation, and the price of AirPlus. I am guessing we will need both, since we would want to arrive a least one day prior. If we purchase the pre-cruise extension, so we still pay a deviation charge? If you arrive the first day of the Viking pre-cruise extension, there is no deviation fee. Done it several times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtravel Posted March 5, 2023 #548 Share Posted March 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, dd57 said: If you arrive the first day of the Viking pre-cruise extension, there is no deviation fee. Done it several times. Thank you. Thats what I thought, but wanted to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted March 5, 2023 #549 Share Posted March 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, dd57 said: If you arrive the first day of the Viking pre-cruise extension, there is no deviation fee. Done it several times. However, if you don't leave the cruise and fly home the day of disembarkation, you will owe the deviation fee using Viking Air. The fee is the same even if you only deviate on one end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted March 5, 2023 #550 Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 5:13 PM, ebtrip said: I have a question for all. We will be on transatlantic soon and considering reserving Hawaiian cruise in December onboard. With all the promotions that Viking gives should I wait until closer to departure to get a better promo. The cruise we’re on was with free air and upgrade promo, now of course SS beverage is included. We do get a nice Sbc from our TA. We’re retired and can go last minute. I’m not particular about cabin or location. Last time I booked last minute in a V1 guarantee I was upgraded to Dv6. Thx Check out what the perks are for booking while on your TA. If you are a gambler , you could wait and hope for a special deal for your Hawaiian cruise next Fall to fill the ship that would match the price that you would get on board booking, We booked while on board for an Alaska cruise for 2023, We t switched to Scenic Scandinavia June 2023. After we switched last Summer , the price of cruise went down a couple hundred $ , and later they added Silver Spirit package this Fall. Viking does not give you the lower price . Now the cruise is sold out. Your choice.... Mr. Gambler. 🤩 We booked our own airfare. But the Hawaiian cruise is airfare within USA same port of departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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