[Rapid]

My husband and I lost $500 to luxury travel (who runs info meetings at Panera’s...told us it was a deposit...after the cruise was cancelled by Viking, he refused to return it...said it was his “retainer”. beware.... if I had it to do again, I would deal directly with Viking or go with Ocala travel here in the villages. Good luck!









Cruise. Wondering if anyone knows a local travel agency that specializes in them?

Rollie[/QUOTE]

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by Rollie

Thinking about doing a Viking River Cruise. Wondering if anyone knows a local travel agency that specializes in them?

Rollie

We used Vacations to Go. Not local, but you can do everything on the phone or by email or text. They were amazing. They handled everything!

[MacScuba]

We used Viking for Russia and China. They were two of our favorite cruises. You don’t need an agent, just get a catalog and call them. They handle everything. They don’t have a points program, but they do have a past guest discount. I can send you a link to our trip videos if you wish. Message me. Also: book a cabin on the right side of the ship, you will have a better view of the things along the shoreline.

[renpan]

We love Viking and while a bit more expensive, what you get 1 excursion per day unlimited wine and beer and the food is fabulous. We go through AAA who do a great job. We use our local AAA in NY but travel out of Orlando, so much easier to get to the airport instead of Kennedy. We cancelled our 10/20 Grand European cruise and transferred without isue to 10/21

[Parker614]

Originally Posted by Rollie

Thinking about doing a Viking River Cruise. Wondering if anyone knows a local travel agency that specializes in them?

Rollie

We've booked 2 Viking Cruises with Greenwood Travel. Call JaneEllen Greenwood at 352-633-7118. She's local and very easy to work with. You will love traveling with Viking!!

[Smarlow55]

Book on-line or call and book direct you don’t need a travel agent.

[mirage]

look at a Cruise line called Scenic River Cruises. Every bit as good as Viking but with a bar in you room and no limit on drinks or wine .Viking is limited and only at meal times. As well WIFI is free on your room TV or all over the ship. Two big differences Check them out I have sailed both. Scenic is the best

[ragtag22]

Ocala Travel, they have an office in The Villages.

[GaryKoca]

Always loved Viking. We went on the City of Lights cruise - Paris to Prague - a number of years ago, and it was wonderful. You could probably contact Viking directly.

[waynehal55]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

We enjoyed V iking from Amsterdam to Budapest. Check them all, see what you get (tours, meals, drinks, etc. ) We plan on doing a Viking ocean cruise in Norway in fall 21 and would conside a Viking Panama Canal in the future. AAA did our Amsterdam trip for us.

We did that cruise a couple of years ago, it was fantastic.A little expensive but well worth it. We have a Viking ocean cruise booked for March 2021, it's only the Caribbean going r.t from Miami, we love the ship and may not even get off when it docks in the islands.

[jagdl]

We love viking. Booked directly thru viking and they handled flights and transfers. Then immediately went to triple A for our travel insurance and medical insurance. All viking employees on the boat and booking speak English as they focus on Americans. Some of the lines focus on other countries. We didn't like the first price and said maybe later and got a follow up call with a better deal on our second room. Loved every minute and we are looking for our 2021 cruise now.

[doodles]

Went to AAA travel. Did not go Viking went on Ama Waterways. The prices were close but if the water is too high or too low Viking cannot fit under the bridges and they put you in buses. 2 years ago we were the only ship that made it down the Danube.

[kdolence]

Originally Posted by Rollie

Thinking about doing a Viking River Cruise. Wondering if anyone knows a local travel agency that specializes in them?

Rollie

You don't need a local travel agent. You can call Viking directly. They are very knowledgeable and informative. We used a travel agent the first cruise and were disappointed. The second one we went directly through Viking and it was a wonderful experience.

[patrickj]

We have done 3 Viking river cruises. We call direct and have loved the experience. They are higher price for a reason...better tours on land and higher level of customer service. Only 190 persons on boat.

[Oakville]

Rollie... We work with Viking Cruise Lines and would love to assist your travel needs. We live in Glenbrook. Have traveled Viking, and have a Viking Cruise scheduled for July 2021. 352-750-3931