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Our Top Money Saving Viking Cruise Tips - Ask An Expert - Live Q&A

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👁️ 1K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:01:03
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the smartest thing somebody can do is book early

we never charge a fee for our services

Viking really doesn't do much of that their ships sell far enough in advance

an experienced travel agent has experience with just more than one line

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book early to get the best value
✓Work with an experienced travel agent
✓Use an ATM to get local currency instead of exchanging at the airport
✓Be flexible and leave time for spontaneity during your trip

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Air travel complexities — Work with an experienced agent to navigate flight schedules and avoid pitfalls.
Choosing between River and Ocean cruises — Have a conversation with an agent to determine what's best for your preferences.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top money-saving tips for booking a Viking cruise?
QHow can I save money while actually cruising?
QShould I book air through Viking or directly with airlines?
QWhat is the difference between Viking River and Ocean cruises?

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Join us LIVE with Michael Consoli, who will some of his top money tips when booking and taking a Viking cruise. We also discuss the choices of taking a Viking River or Ocean cruise. What to choose? He will also answer your questions during our live Q&A and Member Check-In. Set your clocks and tune in Sunday at 2 pm ET.