Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 20, 2022 Author #51 Share Posted July 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, MaryLT28 said: Thanks for the promo info as I don't seem to ever see them; we don't use a TA so maybe that is part of the issue. We are also scheduled for Hong Kong to Bangkok in Oct and really hoping Hong Kong fully opens up in time. Have you joined either of the rollcalls that include our cruise? If not, you should. So far I think we are the only ones that are only on the HK to Bangkok segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul73 Posted July 21, 2022 #52 Share Posted July 21, 2022 New promo I just received: Sorry about the color. Hard to cut and paste! Reduced FaresSpecial Airfare OfferPlus, $25 Deposit ASK FOR OFFER: EBD BOOK NOW This August, we are delighted to launch two new river ships that allow you to explore Egypt’s Nile River and Southeast Asia’s Mekong River in comfort. Both ships are inspired by our award-winning river and ocean ships with elegant Scandinavian design for which we are known, and their arrival is yet another milestone in our 25th anniversary year. The newest vessel in our fleet of Nile River ships, the Viking Osiris, hosts just 82 guests and is the most modern vessel on this legendary waterway. On the Mekong River, which winds its way through Vietnam and Cambodia, the new Viking Saigon hosts just 80 guests and offers panoramic views of one of the world’s most scenic regions. New departure dates are now available in 2023 and 2024, but staterooms are filling up quickly, so book your voyage today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted July 22, 2022 #53 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Although we did not do the Mekong with Viking this trip was one of our favorites. Make sure it includes Siem Reap and Halong Bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted July 23, 2022 #54 Share Posted July 23, 2022 saw this on another site 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted July 23, 2022 Author #55 Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, deec said: saw this on another site Nice offer but not sure that paying an additional $10k per person for the business air is a good reason to splurge on a suite! 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul73 Posted July 26, 2022 #56 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Another river cruise sale 25th Anniversary River Sale All-Inclusive from $2,199* FREE International Airfare Plus, $25 Deposit ASK FOR OFFER: RVR23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted July 26, 2022 #57 Share Posted July 26, 2022 We received an email with a promo code (EBD) for the Longitudinal World Cruises on the repositioning of the Expedition ships. Checked it out and it didn't change the regular prices and offers available to everyone on the website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariavii Posted July 28, 2022 #58 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 4:29 PM, Clay Clayton said: He wanted to let me know that there was a “flash sale” on some with a 50% solo supplement. Had him email me and here’s what he said: Pursuant to our phone conversation, the following itineraries have a 50% discount off the single supplement fee on Veranda or Deluxe Veranda cabins: Iconic Western Mediterranean Journey to Antiquities Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Greek Odyssey Australia & New Zealand Komodo & The Australian Coast Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Across the Bay of Bengal Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities Mediterranean Antiquities This offer expires on 15 JUL 22 on select dates and while supplies last. Earlier this month in a fit of IPS (Itchy Passport Syndrome) I had randomly called Viking asking about any reduced single supplements and was offered this - thus my Jan Med Treasures. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowlover Posted July 28, 2022 #59 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I just want to comment that I think it is really annoying and deceptive that viking doesn't disclose all available discounts. I guess they find their marketing effective in gaining new clients however keeping loyal ones is just as important . Recently booked a river cruise and was told no codes only to find out the next day there is indeed a wonderful code with free airfare.... Luckily I have a fabulous TA who got it for me however viking rep would not budge when I called before her. Alls well that ends well but I am very thankful to all on my travel buddies with good info! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkear Posted July 30, 2022 #60 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Limited Time Offer for Ocean Voyages (viking.com) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfocruiser Posted July 30, 2022 #61 Share Posted July 30, 2022 11 hours ago, jrkear said: Limited Time Offer for Ocean Voyages (viking.com) Offer Codec WMS22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted August 1, 2022 #62 Share Posted August 1, 2022 In my 10 years of cruising Viking, I have just received my first "postcard". Is it a river cruise promotion......no. Is it an ocean cruise promotion......no. It is for the Expedition cruise, Antarctic Explorer for the period October 2022 to March 2023. Fares starting at $9,995 with free business airfare with suites. Promotion code ANT22 Expires 8/31. Savings is substantial for the cheapest categories, but is still what I consider to be expensive. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slewis7 Posted August 11, 2022 #63 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Apologies if I missed it and this offer has already been posted, but I just saw a thick brochure and cover letter my mother got from Viking that includes an offer WOV22 which provides between $500 and $2000 of cabin credit, depending on the trip length, for selected itineraries. See the screen image for more details. Offer expires August 31, 2022. It seems to be a pretty attractive offer to me but the big downside is that it looks to require very early payment for sail dates that are further out. Edited August 11, 2022 by slewis7 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slewis7 Posted August 11, 2022 #64 Share Posted August 11, 2022 As a follow up to my previous post, I tried the “Price & Build” function of the Viking web site to find dates for a few of the specified itineraries for the offer which included the free air. This Price & Build function allows entering an offer code but web site told me the WOV22 offer code was either expired or invalid every time. I then chatted online with a Viking representative, who told me that the code was valid but it does not provide for free air (which contradicts the flyer). The rep also told me to search around for better offer codes. I guess I will try to work with my travel agent instead, but not a good experience. 🤨 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted August 11, 2022 #65 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Thank you for posting a clearer version of WOV22. To be fair, the offer does say "up to free airfare". And I know the "up to free airfare" applies to the "Grand European Tour" river cruise. How do I know?.........That river cruise always offers free air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted August 12, 2022 #66 Share Posted August 12, 2022 it is somewhat unnerving to have to play this game...how do I get the best price and most perks!! We have many nights aboard Viking ships...Ocean and River...why can't they just offer us the best price when I call and ask to spend $$$ onXYZ cruise! Frustrating. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowlover Posted August 12, 2022 #67 Share Posted August 12, 2022 13 hours ago, slewis7 said: As a follow up to my previous post, I tried the “Price & Build” function of the Viking web site to find dates for a few of the specified itineraries for the offer which included the free air. This Price & Build function allows entering an offer code but web site told me the WOV22 offer code was either expired or invalid every time. I then chatted online with a Viking representative, who told me that the code was valid but it does not provide for free air (which contradicts the flyer). The rep also told me to search around for better offer codes. I guess I will try to work with my travel agent instead, but not a good experience. 🤨 you have to call viking to get this code applied but it works. I got 500 onboard credit for an ocean cruise that is 15 days. Wondering if you can use more than one code per cruise? I used RVR23 for a river cruise and received free air but wondering if WOV22 would also give onboard credit... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slewis7 Posted August 12, 2022 #68 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Interestingly enough, I was able to use the Price & Build web site function and successfully apply the RVR23 code with a river itinerary sailing in 2023 I was looking at. I had just received an email from my travel agency this morning that references the RVR23 code. From what I can tell, this code applies to river cruises for selected 2023 dates and provides free international air fare from some gateways as well as the $25 deposit. The offer expires August 31. Regarding the $25 deposit: if you are booking a cruise and you don’t have any existing Viking bookings, I believe you would have to pay in full 12 months prior to the sailing. In that case, it seems that the low deposit is not at all helpful unless the sailing occurs well over a year after your booking date. Anything sailing within 12 months of your booking date, you will need to pay in full at booking time. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted August 12, 2022 Author #69 Share Posted August 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, slewis7 said: Interestingly enough, I was able to use the Price & Build web site function and successfully apply the RVR23 code with a river itinerary sailing in 2023 I was looking at. I had just received an email from my travel agency this morning that references the RVR23 code. From what I can tell, this code applies to river cruises for selected 2023 dates and provides free international air fare from some gateways as well as the $25 deposit. The offer expires August 31. Regarding the $25 deposit: if you are booking a cruise and you don’t have any existing Viking bookings, I believe you would have to pay in full 12 months prior to the sailing. In that case, it seems that the low deposit is not at all helpful unless the sailing occurs well over a year after your booking date. Anything sailing within 12 months of your booking date, you will need to pay in full at booking time. Right? Generally speaking you are correct, however, some of us have experienced shorter final payment times. For example, we booked our October 2022 Ocean cruise in mid May 2022 (prior to the $25 deposit) and I expected final payment to be due within a day or three of booking. Instead for some unknown reason it wasn’t due until the end of July 2022. Unfortunately Viking canceled that cruise yesterday😢 Do bear in mind that the 6 month PIF date if you have a cruise already booked isn’t automatic. You have to ask for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktwofish Posted August 12, 2022 #70 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said: Generally speaking you are correct, however, some of us have experienced shorter final payment times. For example, we booked our October 2022 Ocean cruise in mid May 2022 (prior to the $25 deposit) and I expected final payment to be due within a day or three of booking. Instead for some unknown reason it wasn’t due until the end of July 2022. Unfortunately Viking canceled that cruise yesterday😢 Do bear in mind that the 6 month PIF date if you have a cruise already booked isn’t automatic. You have to ask for it. Definitely ask for the delayed final payment. We took advantage of the $25 deposit deal and booked a 2024 ocean cruise. We have a paid in full cruise scheduled for this October. I asked to delay final payment, and they gave me October 1, 2023, which is 6 months before sailing. Edited August 12, 2022 by Ktwofish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selion Posted August 12, 2022 #71 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Just received this promo today for December 2022 oceans: https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/AFA22/20220812?contid=3647&utm_id=email_vrc.54514482&cid=EML|RSP|999|vrc.54514482&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=55presale Promo code AFA22 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstTimeFreddy Posted August 12, 2022 #72 Share Posted August 12, 2022 It puzzles me how Viking UK and Viking US/CA operate different promotions. In the UK airfare is always included in all prices, promotions or otherwise. Yet in North America you have to pay for airfare unless promoted as a free airfare offer, like the one above AFA22. 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted August 12, 2022 #73 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Selion said: Just received this promo today for December 2022 oceans: https://www.viking.com/promotions/us/ocean/AFA22/20220812?contid=3647&utm_id=email_vrc.54514482&cid=EML|RSP|999|vrc.54514482&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=55presale Promo code AFA22 Thanks for posting. Did not receive it. As another poster said, if you are currently booked -- I am -- email promos seem to stop. Can anyone shed some light on this ? Edited August 12, 2022 by FetaCheese addl info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaFe1 Posted August 12, 2022 #74 Share Posted August 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, FetaCheese said: As another poster said, if you are currently booked -- I am -- email promos seem to stop. I have three cruises booked and just got an email promo for free flights on Ocean cruises. AFA22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowlover Posted August 12, 2022 #75 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Thank you for posting these codes!! I have saved a lot so far if I keep all my booked travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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