Viking's commercial position rests on a simple claim: the advertised fare is close to the final cost. It is not fully all-inclusive, but the omissions are specific and disclosed rather than incidental.
Included as standard: one guided shore excursion in every port, all onboard meals, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, speciality coffee and tea around the clock, Wi-Fi, port charges and 24-hour room service.
Excluded: airfare unless bought as a package, optional premium excursions, spirits and cocktails outside meal times, the Silver Spirits beverage package, and gratuities.
The absence of onboard selling is as important as the inclusions. There is no casino, no art auction, no photographer and no spa retail — the revenue model is the fare and the pre-booked excursion.
For a like-for-like comparison against AmaWaterways or Emerald, price the drinks package and the optional excursions in, since those lines bundle slightly differently.
What's included
- One guided excursion in every port of call
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Port charges and 24-hour room service
- No casino, photographers or onboard upselling
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