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5 Things We Didn’t Expect on Our Viking River Cruise #rivercruise #shorts

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we just returned from our first Viking river cruise and even though we're season Cruisers here are the five things that really surprise us about the trip

all meals are open seating which means you'll get to know your fellow Cruisers as most tables in restaurant sit six or more guests

getting on off the ship is also very casual there's often no crew Manning the embarcation point and cruisers can come and go as they please

while Viking includes beer and wine at meals the drink package on the ship is a fantastic value at only $25 a day it covers all the ships beers wines and spirits throughout the entire day

Creator's Tips & Advice

Expect open seating at meals to meet fellow cruisers
Be prepared for casual embarkation and disembarkation without long lines
Consider the $25 daily drink package for good value
Note that tour quality varies by port and guide
Use the Viking Voyager app for daily schedules and menus

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QWhat are the unexpected aspects of a Viking river cruise?
QHow does the dining experience work on a Viking river cruise?
QWhat is the embarkation process like on a Viking river cruise?
QWhat is the value of the drink package on a Viking river cruise?
QHow do the included tours vary on a Viking river cruise?

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Don't go into your first river cruise blind. These are the 5 things we didn't expect! #cruise #rivercruise #vikingrivercruise #vikingcruises