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What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · Summer · 13 nightsFrom BergenVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Viking is very inclusive so you don't have to worry about being nickel and dime to death

there's no casinos on board or children under 18

our ships are small we can get close to those docking locations

the Viking Way is to give an included Shore Excursion to report a call

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book early because itineraries sell out
Consider shoulder seasons for better rates and fewer crowds
Choose a stateroom category based on your priority for shore excursion booking times

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being nickel-and-dimed with extra chargesViking is inclusive; no extra charges for beer, wine, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, or shore excursions
Crowding on the shipShips are small with only 930 guests, so you never feel crowded

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the British Isles Explorer itinerary?
QWhat makes Viking different from other cruise lines?
QWhat are the dining and excursion options on Viking?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Edinburgh4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Panoramic city tour including Edinburgh Castle
Ullapool, Scotland4 Happy Bacon
Top: Clan McKenzie privileged access
Belfast4 Happy Bacon
Top: Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle tour
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Learn more about Viking's British Isles Explorer trip as Viking Master Cruise Specialist Carol Shaddix reviews the details and highlights of the cruise itinerary. Discover Scotland’s legendary Highlands and Western Isles and the capital of Edinburgh. Visit the Shetland and Orkney Islands and contrast modern Belfast with traditional Dublin. Witness Welsh culture in Snowdonia. In England, visit maritime Liverpool, see historic Dover and enjoy a tour of London. Use this link to schedule your complimentary Viking cruise consultation: https://calendly.com/carol-imaginegoingthere/team. Let's stay connected. Follow our Imagine Going There Facebook page today: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tzro6pHvDLzHijEr/ ImagineGoingThere.com 770-421-9627 Carol@ImagineGoingThere.com