World Cruise Segment

[biggerbearmom]

How would one know if an advertised itinerary is a segment

of a World Cruise itinerary?

[Jim Avery]

3 minutes ago, biggerbearmom said:

How would one know if an advertised itinerary is a segment

of a World Cruise itinerary?

Look at the itinerary and see what ship it is.  If it is the same ship as the WC ship in the same time frame it is a segment.

[biggerbearmom]

15 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Look at the itinerary and see what ship it is.  If it is the same ship as the WC ship in the same time frame it is a segment.

Thank you, that is obvious and should have occurred to me. Are there disadvantages to joining a segment, other than excursions sign ups?

[Breckski]

1 hour ago, biggerbearmom said:

Thank you, that is obvious and should have occurred to me. Are there disadvantages to joining a segment, other than excursions sign ups?

Other than being on board with the WC elitist.🫢

[dreamercruise]

Availability of some popular excursions can be a problem, as WC guests have first pick.

[deec]

We took a WC and would eagerly take another if $$ were not an object.  It had no segments other than the first few week to LA from Ft. Lauderdale. If booking again I would certainly try and be on one that did not have segments because we really enjoyed the camaraderie and feeling of community that happened after 121 (140) days.  However, if there was a segement of a WC that we really wanted to do I would not hesitate to book it.  IMO the WC had superior  entertainment, special dinners, better wines and  an incredibly engaging crew that we have not experienced on many subsequent Viking Ocean Cruises.

[Jim Avery]

We have been on 3 Viking WCs, two fully sold to complete world cruisers and one mostly full of segments,.  Approx. 200 full world cruisers or so we were told.  First thought is like Dee we fully enjoy the camaraderie built up with some guests.  However, there are always those that irritate you or worse.  Nice when they are segmenters and go home...  We also met some very nice segmenters we still keep in touch with and were sorry to see leave.  Personalities aside, segmenters invariably come aboard with the do everything at once mentality.  Hurry up cause we are going home soon.  Full world cruisers get into a much more relaxed vibe as you don't have to hurry and do everything.  There is always tomorrow.  Also full world cruisers get into the rhythm of the ship, understand the flow patterns at the World Cafe, don't feel the need to storm Manfredi's and the Chefs table after the first two or three visits makes that not a thing.  Segmentrers bring a bit of fresh outlook onboard but can also bring fresh cooties from their travels to the ship.  So, plusses and minuses for both.  Best plan is take one of each and see which you like best....🍸

[millybess]

21 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

We have been on 3 Viking WCs, two fully sold to complete world cruisers and one mostly full of segments,.  Approx. 200 full world cruisers or so we were told.  First thought is like Dee we fully enjoy the camaraderie built up with some guests.  However, there are always those that irritate you or worse.  Nice when they are segmenters and go home...  We also met some very nice segmenters we still keep in touch with and were sorry to see leave.  Personalities aside, segmenters invariably come aboard with the do everything at once mentality.  Hurry up cause we are going home soon.  Full world cruisers get into a much more relaxed vibe as you don't have to hurry and do everything.  There is always tomorrow.  Also full world cruisers get into the rhythm of the ship, understand the flow patterns at the World Cafe, don't feel the need to storm Manfredi's and the Chefs table after the first two or three visits makes that not a thing.  Segmentrers bring a bit of fresh outlook onboard but can also bring fresh cooties from their travels to the ship.  So, plusses and minuses for both.  Best plan is take one of each and see which you like best....🍸

Very insightful.  Thanks!