Book overview
A Viking voyage can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, but getting the most from it depends on the choices you make long before embarkation day.
Cruising with Viking 2027-2028 is an independent planning guide for travellers who want to understand their options, control their costs, avoid common planning mistakes, and arrive prepared for the journey ahead.
Whether you are considering a European river cruise, an ocean voyage, or a more adventurous expedition itinerary, this book helps you make sense of the decisions that matter most. Instead of simply describing ships and destinations, it focuses on how to choose well, prepare properly, and get better value from your trip.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
- Choose between Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruising based on your travel style
- Compare itineraries, destinations and sailing seasons before booking
- Understand what your cruise fare includes and where additional expenses may arise
- Select a cabin based on position, convenience, comfort and value
- Decide whether Viking Air or independently booked flights make more sense for your trip
- Plan transfers and arrival times with fewer unnecessary risks
- Navigate My Viking Journey and keep track of important booking dates
- Prepare confidently for embarkation and your first day onboard
- Pack appropriately for river cruising, ocean voyages and expedition travel
- Understand onboard dining, drinks, daily routines and common cruise procedures
- Compare included shore excursions with optional and independent alternatives
- Decide which excursions should be reserved early
- Prepare for changing river conditions, locks, tender ports, weather disruptions and altered itineraries
- Consider mobility, accessibility, health, insurance and travel-document requirements before departure
- Build a realistic budget that accounts for more than the advertised cruise fare
- Plan Viking journeys across Europe, Alaska, the Great Lakes, Asia, Australia, South America, Antarctica and beyond
If this is your first Viking cruise, this guide will help you understand what to expect before you commit. If you have cruised with Viking before, it can help you approach your next voyage with better preparation, clearer priorities and fewer last-minute surprises.
Your cruise should be remembered for the places you explored, the experiences you enjoyed and the moments that stayed with you, not for preventable planning problems.
Prepare carefully. Choose confidently. Travel well. Make the most of every voyage.
