Phil Swartz and Have Travel Preview the Trip (HaveTravel-Memories Vacations) Also in the Caribbean for example, we have been many times and will often chose to stay on the ship. As much as we loved our Princess cruises - and in all probability will sail with them again - we're not "loyal" to any corporation, service, or other commercial entities. The developers are in trouble because we are in financial trouble, and the game developers are not in financial trouble. Additionally, the companys efforts to secure new sources of funding have helped to stabilize its finances. I also took a look at Seabourn for the h&$ of it, and their itineraries are not attractive to us. Are you looking for a wholesome family vacation with something fun for everyone, or are you planning a wild-and-crazy bachelor party / girls' trip? Cruise companies have had more than 15 months to iron out their pandemic-era operations longer than any other industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Viking Cruises finances. We really don't want to be onboard with several thousand others, and all the ala carte amenities are annoying. Which cake club is the best? Here's what cruisers should know about medical evacuations. In order to survive its current financial challenges, Viking Cruises must focus on cost-cutting measures, attracting new customers, and securing additional sources of funding. Who knows. Can Viking survive financially, prolonged Corona Virus cruise I understand. 6. You can also arrange with private companies to take a tour, do something adventurous like ziplining or driving ATVs, or take a cooking class. This usually gives people flexibility for staying longer in port, for getting the kids to bed at a reasonable time, and so on. Do you like big ships with photographers/lousy art sales/mediocre food/countless intrusive announcements on the latest belly flop contests/crappy low quality jewelry & other nik knacks? What is Air Plus with Viking? In the long-term, the company is optimistic that it can return to profitability, but this will depend on the success of its cost-cutting measures, its ability to attract new customers, and its ability to secure additional sources of funding. Their mega ships offered such a wide variety of activities and cabins and there was always something for everyone, and the entertainment was great especially in the Aquatheatre. Powered by Invision Community. We have cruised on Viking. We appreciate loyalty perks. We're all happy to see the game continue, its just that the game is not the only game on the market. But, in recent years, some cruise lines have introduced truly flexible seating that allows you to eat when you please in the formal dining rooms. Bride killed, groom seriously hurt in golf cart crash, Victims families blast Seminole Heights killer, Valet, woman injured in shooting at St. Pete Hilton, Florida man takes $1M home from Publix lottery ticket, Hillsborough teen dead in Orlando shooting, police, Crystal River named among top summer vacation destinations, Storm erosion reveals second shipwreck along Florida, Gasparilla Music Festival to kick off this weekend, New coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando next month, Check out this hidden gem in Safety Harbor: Whimzeyland, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Cruises Ltd ("Viking") today announced that it has priced its private offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% Senior. We dont need 24/7 entertainment options. The younger kids enjoyed, the younger teens not so much. ), but we were two people in our 50s cruising without kids who avoided those very things; - So then we threw in a Tauck land tourenjoyed it very muchwere by far the youngest in the group but really loved getting to know many of the people. Viking Cruises Ltd Announces Upsize and Pricing of Private Tack-On John Douglass booked a Viking European River Cruise in July 2019 totaling more than $7,500. Because of the itinerary and promotion, we are sailing Seabourn next month for the first time. I believe Viking Management has demonstrated its ability to make sound business decisions for the 23 years it has been in existence. From personal experience aboard the Viking Sun, Viking are extremely fair and generous with their actions and compensation. As I've experienced first-hand over the past few months on some of the first sailings to resume in North America and several voyages in Europe, the cruise experience has been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic in ways big and small -- for both better and worse. Lately, I have investigated Oceania and MSC Yacht Club. Viking's liquidity is good with our estimate of cash balances of about $1 billion, providing it sufficient runway to get through this period of unprecedented earnings pressure. We loved the Celebrity cruises we were on - particularly on the new Edge-class ships, but only in their excellent "Retreat" class. Now as we considered taking our first cruise on our own-and realizing like previous posters that without our favorite people we can cruise exclusively for whats suits usa revelation! The future of Viking Cruises remains uncertain. Rivers, Oceans, & now Expeditions | Viking Cruises What's the best website to use when booking your next vacation rental? Viking Ocean Cruises Ltd. -- Moody's downgrades Viking's CFR to B3 Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Notunreasonable at all Nippy Sweetie, I entirely agree with you but we have an unbiased view. I certainly hope that comes to pass. But not everything about cruising is back to normal. Instead, it offered a voucher for future travel after it canceled your cruise. We wanted to end in Norway for this trip so while Im not wild about the itinerary, it suits our needs. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. Smaller ships were then sold, so we moved first to Viking Rivers. Viking Cruises is a cruise line that offers small ship cruises around the world. from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. Back then you didnt have the choice to not dine at communal tables unless you wanted a burger or some such on their terrace (I understand that has changed and you can dine as a couple there). After spending more than $18,000 on her trip, Ileene hopes the company isn't in financial trouble.