Mike07 Posted April 4 #1326 Share Posted April 4 41 minutes ago, CCWineLover said: This sounded pretty good, unitl I read the fine print about paying really early . . . A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for select 2024–2026 itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries); call for details. 2024–2026: Book and deposit by March 31, 2024. 2024: Pay in full by April 30, 2024 or at 120 days prior to departure (whichever comes first). Ha! Yeah I hear ya. Basically you can make the money back thru interest rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted April 4 #1327 Share Posted April 4 Promo AW4 JULY 2024 SALE 4 DAYS ONLY FREE International Airfare | Special Fares FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package Ask for offer AW4 • Expires April 7, 2024 July 2024 Departures—4 Days Only! We are delighted to announce our new JULY 2024 SALE—FREE international airfare, special fares and a FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package on select river, ocean and expedition voyages this summer. Marvel at Europe’s cultural treasures, explore ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the Mediterranean’s breathtaking shores or discover hidden gems closer to home in the magnificent Great Lakes region or along the mighty Mississippi River. Whichever itinerary you choose, you can enjoy enriching excursions, award-winning dining experiences and impeccable service when you join us on board one of our elegant ships for an all-inclusive journey. CALL 800-464-3595 LEARN MORE FEATURED VOYAGES Empires of the Mediterranean Athens to Venice FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 13 & 22, 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 10 DAYS 8 TOURS $4,499* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 15 DAYS 12 TOURS $3,999* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Undiscovered Great Lakes Thunder Bay to Milwaukee FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 4 & 18, 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 8 DAYS 5 TOURS $4,995* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD NEW ITINERARY Upper Mississippi Explorer Memphis to St. Paul FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On June 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 15 DAYS 11 TOURS $4,999* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted April 4 #1328 Share Posted April 4 FREE DRINKS! 😎 Call Viking at 800-464-3595 or contact your travel advisor JULY 2024 SALE 4 DAYS ONLY Ask for offer AW4 • Expires April 7, 2024 July 2024 Departures—4 Days Only! We are delighted to announce our new JULY 2024 SALE—FREE international airfare, special fares and a FREE Silver Spirits Beverage Package on select river, ocean and expedition voyages this summer. Marvel at Europe’s cultural treasures, explore ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the Mediterranean’s breathtaking shores or discover hidden gems closer to home in the magnificent Great Lakes region or along the mighty Mississippi River. Whichever itinerary you choose, you can enjoy enriching excursions, award-winning dining experiences and impeccable service when you join us on board one of our elegant ships for an all-inclusive journey. CALL 800-464-3595 LEARN MORE FEATURED VOYAGES Empires of the Mediterranean Athens to Venice FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 13 & 22, 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 10 DAYS 8 TOURS $4,499* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 15 DAYS 12 TOURS $3,999* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Undiscovered Great Lakes Thunder Bay to Milwaukee FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On July 4 & 18, 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 8 DAYS 5 TOURS $4,995* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD NEW ITINERARY Upper Mississippi Explorer Memphis to St. Paul FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares & FREE Beverage Package On June 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: AW4 15 DAYS 11 TOURS $4,999* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD EXTEND YOUR VOYAGE Budapest Sample hearty local cuisine, rejuvenate at a thermal spa and explore both hilly Buda and romantic Pest when you add two nights to your Grand European Tour. LEARN MORE FEATURED ON VIKING.TV At Home in Dubrovnik Veteran guide Vlaho Carević, known for engaging guests with his captivating storytelling, takes us on a fascinating tour of Croatia’s famed “Pearl of the Adriatic” and its UNESCO-listed Old Town. WATCH NOW ON VIKING.TV Offer AW4: Offer valid on bookings made from Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2024. Free international airfare plus complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package & special fares. Cruise from $4,499 per person valid on select Jul 2024 departures of Empires of the Mediterranean in category V2; cruise from $3,999 per person on select Jul 2024 departures of Grand European Tour in category F; cruise from $4,995 per person on select Jul 2024 departures of Undiscovered Great Lakes in category N2; cruise from $4,999 per person on select Jun 2024 departures of Upper Mississippi Explorer in category V1; subject to availability, other categories may be higher. 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 Apr 7, 2024. Pay in full at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Offer expires Apr 7, 2024. 5700 Canoga Avenue, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, California 91367 ©1997-2024 All Rights Reserved | Advertisement CST: 2052644-40 Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | View Web Version 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted April 6 #1329 Share Posted April 6 Any educated guesses about when the SSP incentive might be offered on all cruises ? Trying to get the best deal to go Alaska and Far East...current $1000 and double past passenger may be almost as good! It is a 37 day trip so SSP is $$$ and we do like to have that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 6 #1330 Share Posted April 6 9 minutes ago, deec said: Any educated guesses about when the SSP incentive might be offered on all cruises ? Trying to get the best deal to go Alaska and Far East...current $1000 and double past passenger may be almost as good! It is a 37 day trip so SSP is $$$ and we do like to have that! We have had included SSP on two cruises so it’s something I keep an eye on, particularly after we’ve booked and come across another promotion later for the same cruise. What I’ve observed is Viking uses different promotions at different times to market to different people. The value of SSP might be perceived higher for some people, while others see more value in “free” air. Viking uses a mix of discounted air fare, SSP, same pricing within cabin class, booking discounts, OBC, etc. When I did the math on our last trip the different combinations of promotions offered over several months all magically came to approximately the same net price. If one combination of promos doesn’t fill the ship, they may try another, but the net cost tends to be very similar. I would venture to guess that if you see your cruise with the SSB offered, some other change will also occur to make the net price almost the same. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted April 6 #1331 Share Posted April 6 9 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said: If one combination of promos doesn’t fill the ship, they may try another, but the net cost tends to be very similar. Thanks for the analysis! I have booked two cruises using the promo for cruisers who have a booked cruise before a certain date. One for 2025 and another for 2026. I have yet to wait till last minute to book a Viking cruise to hopefullyget a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby_Spout Posted April 7 #1332 Share Posted April 7 It seems like there's an evolving basket of offers depending on bookings for a particular cruise. So a general strategy question: We are considering the 2025 Australia Circumnavigation and have gotten a $1000 'future guest' offer. Our current cruise is in August. Do the on board rebooking opportunities improve and we should wait till we're on this 2024 cruise to book the 2025 cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted April 7 #1333 Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, Moby_Spout said: It seems like there's an evolving basket of offers depending on bookings for a particular cruise. So a general strategy question: We are considering the 2025 Australia Circumnavigation and have gotten a $1000 'future guest' offer. Our current cruise is in August. Do the on board rebooking opportunities improve and we should wait till we're on this 2024 cruise to book the 2025 cruise? I personally would wait, while keeping on eye on availability frequently. The $1000 offer you’re talking about requires full payment very early, iirc, while booking when you’re onboard should allow you a six month final payment date. But if paying in full, far in advance, doesn’t bother you, it’s probably smart to get the $1000. That $1000 offer probably won’t be the last one you get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 7 #1334 Share Posted April 7 (edited) 1 hour ago, Moby_Spout said: It seems like there's an evolving basket of offers depending on bookings for a particular cruise. So a general strategy question: We are considering the 2025 Australia Circumnavigation and have gotten a $1000 'future guest' offer. Our current cruise is in August. Do the on board rebooking opportunities improve and we should wait till we're on this 2024 cruise to book the 2025 cruise? 16 minutes ago, May B said: I personally would wait, while keeping on eye on availability frequently. The $1000 offer you’re talking about requires full payment very early, iirc, while booking when you’re onboard should allow you a six month final payment date. But if paying in full, far in advance, doesn’t bother you, it’s probably smart to get the $1000. That $1000 offer probably won’t be the last one you get. You’ll also get an OBC for your current cruise if you book onboard. This should cover your gratuities (one good reason for not prepaying them) Edited April 7 by OneSixtyToOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted April 7 #1335 Share Posted April 7 11 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said: You’ll also get an OBC for your current cruise if you book onboard. This should cover your gratuities (one good reason for not prepaying them) Great point! Although I don’t recall getting that OBC when I made an onboard booking while on Jupiter last June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teryle Posted April 7 #1336 Share Posted April 7 With Future Cruise offer just ask for payment to be pushed out. We have never had to pay any earlier than 6 months prior to sailing, unless we grabed a cruise sailing in less than 6 months then full payment required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07 Posted April 7 #1337 Share Posted April 7 (edited) 41 minutes ago, May B said: Great point! Although I don’t recall getting that OBC when I made an onboard booking while on Jupiter last June. I've been on the expedition ships twice in the last 5 months. The first time (2023), Viking was making a big deal of insta-onboard credit. The second time, it seemed more monies (like a second VES discount), off of the newly booked cruise. I suspect promos offered on ships change based upon what HQ decides. Edited April 7 by Mike07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare May B Posted April 7 #1338 Share Posted April 7 42 minutes ago, Teryle said: With Future Cruise offer just ask for payment to be pushed out. We have never had to pay any earlier than 6 months prior to sailing, unless we grabed a cruise sailing in less than 6 months then full payment required. When that letter arrives, it emphatically states the final payment date. Perhaps you are correct that a simple request will be met with a positive response. I used my Dec. 2024 booking to get a six month final for a July 2025 cruise but then we decided not to deposit that booking (that’s twice I’ve stupidly failed to make a $25 pp deposit) and the agent told me I’d be losing the benefit of the six month final, by not depositing that booking. For some dumb reason, I failed to comprehend what she meant! Probably b/c that seems sooo ridiculous. I think the joke’s on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare milling73 Posted April 8 #1339 Share Posted April 8 North Pacific Passage - has anyone seen a good sale promo code for this cruise in September? Free air, reduced price, etc? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 8 #1340 Share Posted April 8 (edited) 1 hour ago, milling73 said: North Pacific Passage - has anyone seen a good sale promo code for this cruise in September? Free air, reduced price, etc? Thank you! Current promo code is AAM24 Free stateroom upgrade and discounted fare. Possibly free air. https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/caribbean-americas/north-pacific-passage/index.html?startLocation=tokyo&endLocation=vancouver-british-columbia&year=2024 Edited April 8 by OneSixtyToOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted April 8 #1341 Share Posted April 8 Promo JA4 LIMITED-TIME OFFER FREE International Airfare | Special Fares Ask for offer JA4 • Expires April 14, 2024 Discover the allure of Europe’s rivers Medieval cathedrals, renowned museums and dramatic châteaux surrounded by stunning vineyards—history and culture intertwine on a voyage along Europe’s iconic rivers. From the elegant architecture that lines Vienna’s graceful Ringstrasse to the extraordinary vestiges of the Roman Empire in Southern France, enchanting landmarks await your exploration. Book your June 2024 voyage before April 14 to enjoy FREE international airfare and special fares on an unforgettable voyage into the heart of Europe. CALL 866-730-2765 LEARN MORE FEATURED RIVER VOYAGES Romantic Danube Budapest to Regensburg FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares On Select Jun 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: JA4 8 DAYS 5 TOURS $2,299* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares On Select Jun 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: JA4 8 DAYS 6 TOURS $2,499* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Danube Waltz Budapest to Passau FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares On Select Jun 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: JA4 8 DAYS 6 TOURS $2,499* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares On Select Jun 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: JA4 8 DAYS 7 TOURS $2,599* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD Châteaux, Rivers & Wine Bordeaux to Bordeaux FREE International Airfare Plus, Special Fares On Select Jun 2024 Departures ASK FOR OFFER: JA4 8 DAYS 7 TOURS $2,599* FROM LEARN MORE PRICE & BUILD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 8 #1342 Share Posted April 8 Just used ESE24 to book Iceland's Majestic Landscapes. Great deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted April 9 #1343 Share Posted April 9 All of these in yesterday’s mail. How about eliminating at least half and offer a better incentive to loyal guests with more than 15 sailings?! Just a thought 🤪 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 9 #1344 Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said: All of these in yesterday’s mail. How about eliminating at least half and offer a better incentive to loyal guests with more than 15 sailings?! Just a thought 🤪 No giant World Cruise brochure? Got one yesterday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted April 9 #1345 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, OneSixtyToOne said: No giant World Cruise brochure? Got one yesterday. How large is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted April 9 #1346 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Selion said: How large is it? 10”x12” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted April 9 #1347 Share Posted April 9 28 minutes ago, OneSixtyToOne said: 10”x12” Marketing: Let's go with a larger format for a few extra bucks. We do want them to fork over $200k+ on world cruises with us! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquato Posted April 9 #1348 Share Posted April 9 7 hours ago, FLORIDA FLOUNDER said: All of these in yesterday’s mail. How about eliminating at least half and offer a better incentive to loyal guests with more than 15 sailings?! Just a thought 🤪 I like it. But why 15? Why not 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted April 10 #1349 Share Posted April 10 12 hours ago, Torquato said: I like it. But why 15? Why not 10? No reason! Maybe try a tier type reward system...when you reach 5 sailings, then 10, 15 and so on....There's no incentive for passengers who continue to cruise year after year after year. Everyone gets the same $200 off within a year no matter how many sailings you have. 😑 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannotSwim Posted April 11 #1350 Share Posted April 11 I find the cruises themselves an incentive to continue to cruise year after year. And if Viking gets worse I'd be glad there wasn't a financial incentive to continue to book Viking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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