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VIKING Ocean Cruise Review | Repositioning Transpacific Cruise | Alaska Cruise 2025

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👁️ 72K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 12:39
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 23 nightsFrom TokyoFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We paid about $7,500 each.

We felt the included excursion lacked a lot.

It's easily one of the most beautifully designed ships we've ever sailed.

The Wi-Fi actually worked.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the cheapest cabin if you prioritize experiences ashore.
Consider paying extra for excursions if you want more than a basic city tour.
Use the complimentary laundry rooms to keep clothes fresh.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of the cruiseConsider if you need transportation and an Alaska cruise, as it might be reasonable compared to separate bookings.
Value for moneyThere are better values in the same size category, like Oceanana, for a similar experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Viking Ocean cruise worth the price?
QWhat is the onboard experience like on a long repositioning cruise?
QHow does Viking compare to other cruise lines for value?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1½ Sad BaconExcursions2½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Tokyo2½ Happy Bacon
Vancouver2½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
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

After our time in Asia, we boarded a Viking Ocean repositioning cruise in Tokyo. This was a 23-day repositioning cruise that went up along the entire coast of Alaska and down to Vancouver, Canada. This was our opportunity to get back to the United States, go on an Alaskan cruise, and give a review for our first time on a Viking Ocean cruise. We knew it was an expensive cruise, but it also checked many boxes for things we wanted to experience. In this video, we highlight the many good things about this Viking repositioning cruise, but also highlight a couple of things we didn't like. Thanks for following along with us and happy journeys, John and Bev 💬 STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Want more adventures, behind-the-scenes stories, and first dibs on future group trips? 🔗 FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ 📫 NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD 🌎 WEBSITE: https://retirementtravelers.com/ 🎥 YOUTUBE: https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers 📘 FACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers 💼 LINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers ✈️ JOIN US ON OUR UPCOMING GROUP TRIP TO VICTORIA FALLS! 📍Trip Info and Booking: https://retirementtravelers.com/victoria-falls-trip-2026 🛠️ OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL TOOLS & PARTNERS We only recommend products we use and love. Some of these are affiliate links, which help support our travels—at no extra cost to you! 💳 CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CC: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19s/CNBBFHXCM6 📬 RVMAIL SERVICE: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers 🔐 EXPRESS VPN: www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers 🛜 AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB 💸 FAREDROP: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 🚗 MY DAY TRIP: https://mydaytrip.com/?linkId=lp_859348&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip 🚑 SAFETYWING: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25117614&campaign=retirementtravelers&utm_campaign=retirementtravelers&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador 💼 RETIREMENT RESOURCES WE TRUST 👧🏼 URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ 🎥 Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia #viking #vikingcruises #repositioningcruise #cruise #cruiseship #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #vikingocean #cruiselife #cruiser