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Viking Ocean Cruises: 7 Inclusions You’ll Love (& 4 Hidden Costs You Need to Know!)

Shawn Power-Your Trusted Cruise&Tauck Tour Expert!
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👁️ 12K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 17:19
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 90 plus cruises now.

Everybody gets a veranda room when you're on a ocean cruise.

They include one shore excursion at every port.

All your meals are going to be included when you take a Viking ocean cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Budget for gratuities at $20 per person per day.
Consider the Silver Spirits beverage package for $27 per person per day if you drink alcohol.
Book through a travel agent to potentially cover gratuities with onboard credit.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected extra costs for excursions.Be prepared to pay for additional excursions beyond the one included per port.
Gratuities not included.Budget $20 per person per day for staff gratuities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is included in the price of a Viking Ocean Cruise?
QWhat are the hidden costs of a Viking Ocean Cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

Are you thinking about booking a Viking Ocean Cruise—or maybe you've already booked and you're wondering what's really included in the price? 🤔 You're not alone. In this video, your Trusted Cruise, Tauck Tour and Africa Safari expert - Shawn Power, shares exactly what’s included (and what’s not!) in a Viking Ocean Cruise so you can confidently plan and budget like a pro. Highlights Include: ✅ 7 key inclusions you can count on with Viking 🚫 4 surprise costs most travellers don't expect or need to decide the best way to book them 🎁 How to get one of those extra charges covered—for free! Viking Ocean Cruises are an upper premium option that offers outstanding value—but only if you know what you're getting into. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a luxury travel veteran, this guide will help you decide if Viking is right for your next adventure—and how to avoid costly mistakes. Want to see if your Viking cruise qualifies for a free perk like covered gratuities or onboard credit? Reach out at www.shawnpower.com Need a deeper dive on topics mentioned in this video? Check out these videos for bonus insights: In this video Shawn talks more about the type of shore excursions that Viking includes in their price and gives examples of those that are not: https://youtu.be/CqbiHzKqZpU?si=yvKMAl1te5KZ4rKi Should you have Viking Ocean Cruises book your airfare or should you take care of that yourself? This video gives you all the details: https://youtu.be/ZEXaPhjxk0c?si=eUfurtQPnQ5mWtE9 Is it best to buy your Travel Insurance through Viking Ocean Cruises or through a 3rd party... watch this to find out now! https://youtu.be/RYvDHOCyLd8?si=DakljWtv9vnLUI5-