Don’t Book a Viking Ocean Cruise Until You See These Stateroom Upgrades!
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I'm on the Viking Besta ocean cruise ship today and I wanted to go over some of the the different rooms you can stay on board.
So I'm going to show you today two rooms. One is the penthouse veranda which is instead of 288 square feet it's 360 square feet so it's 25% bigger
Most importantly cuz of my a lot of my clients have trouble with excursions if they if they don't get to book until later uh they end up not getting to the times and the excursions they want.
In the Penthouse Junior Suite, which is super popular with my clients, you get unlimited laundry, um which is a real nice perk.
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Wondering if upgrading your Viking Ocean cruise stateroom is actually worth the extra money, or if you should stick with a standard veranda? In this video, your Trusted Cruise, Tauck Tour & Africa Safari Expert, Shawn Power, breaks down the exact differences between the Penthouse Veranda and the Penthouse Junior Suite and the Deluxe Veranda Staeroom on Viking Vesta. With almost 100 cruises personally sailed and almost 100 countries visited, Shawn is a top-selling travel advisor trusted by thousands of travelers. Whether you are planning a milestone anniversary or your next big bucket-list vacation, choosing the right room layout and securing early booking windows for shore excursions can completely transform your luxury cruise experience. 🌟HIGHLIGHTS: ✅ Size Comparison: See exactly how the 360 sq. ft. Penthouse Veranda (25% larger) and the 432 sq. ft. Penthouse Junior Suite (50% larger) compare to standard 288 sq. ft. rooms. ✅ Priority Excursions & Dining: Learn how upgrading grants you earlier access to secure your preferred shore excursions and extra specialty dining reservations before they sell out. ✅ Bonus Perks: Find out which room gives you automatic 11:00 AM stateroom access on embarkation day and unlimited free laundry throughout your entire sailing. 💡Expert Tips: The 60-Day Booking Rule: If you recently booked your cruise directly with Viking within the last 60 days, you can easily transfer your booking to Shawn to unlock hundreds of dollars in bonus onboard credit while keeping your direct pricing. Beat the Excursion Rush: Viking shore excursions sell out incredibly fast. If you have specific, bucket-list tours in mind, upgrading to a Penthouse category is often worth it just for the priority booking window. Tech-Friendly Setup: No need to pack a mountain of adapters; both Penthouse configurations feature standard North American outlets, European outlets, USB, and USBC ports right by the bedside for your laptops, phones, or CPAP machines. 📚 Related Resources: Is Viking the right Ocean cruiseline for you? https://youtu.be/__1HjWjYdKA?si=9mRQNbBInA7cxE0E Here are 3 top tips to get the best deal on your next Viking Cruise! https://youtu.be/xHnBOm0COiw?si=lHcN523rgwycREEY Here's Shawn's video of a "Penthouse Jr Suite" on "Viking Vesta": https://youtu.be/P1DGeiKMemY?si=IoZAOsR1IPb8zKgH Is Viking's travel insurance the best option for you? This video will help you answer that question: https://youtu.be/RYvDHOCyLd8?si=LoE4l2WUxaeI8-am Is it a good idea to book airfare with Viking? According to Shawn, maybe not! https://youtu.be/ZEXaPhjxk0c?si=C3VlQLuFKP8XBbac Does Viking really include Shore Excursions in their prices... the real answer may surprise you! https://youtu.be/CqbiHzKqZpU?si=Z9a23uGkyWBzABZx What's the food like on a Viking Ocean Cruise? https://youtu.be/Fpde1e_39Go?si=ihpA9AOF-6VE_52P Is booking your Cruise direct with Viking the best idea? As you'll learn here https://youtu.be/vieU-vVGDM0?si=mYHsiEMvQcpeKSKE, you're leaving $100s on the table if you do it that way! 📌 Want expert help planning your trip? Visit www.shawnpower.com or reach out directly to Shawn shawn@shawnpower.com to secure exclusive onboard credits and stress-free planning