How to Get Extra Perks and Shipboard Credits on Viking Cruises

As you can see from my cruise reviews, my wife and I have taken 11 Viking cruises across the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Mississippi, the Nile, and beyond. While Viking offers an exceptional experience, many travelers miss out on extra savings if they book directly with Viking on the ship or via their call center.

I have to admit that took us many cruises to finally realize that we were missing a significant credit on those vacations. We usually book the next cruise when on a ship – you get extra discounts and can sit with a Cruise Director to choose the right dates and cabin. A couple of years ago, a Cruise Director told me that an eligible booking made directly with Viking could be transferred to a travel advisor within 60 days of the original booking date, subject to Viking’s transfer requirements.

We discovered that a travel advisor may be able to provide additional onboard credit or other agency benefits. They may also have group space on the same Viking sailing that offers other perks, so it’s always worth checking before your 60-day transfer window expires. We tried it, and it worked — our agent, Gary, transferred the reservation and arranged an additional credit for our cruise.

How It Works (Two Ways to Save)

Planning a New Cruise

Contact our agent below before making your deposit. You pay the exact same fare featured on Viking.com (including all current promotions and discounts), but you will also receive extra shipboard credit to use toward shore excursions, fine wine, or spa services.

Already Booked Directly or Onboard a Ship?

If you booked a cruise on Viking.com or placed a deposit with a Cruise Director while on a ship, eligible bookings can often be transferred to a travel advisor within 60 days of the original booking date. Your stateroom, pricing, dates, and Viking perks remain 100% identical—the agent simply takes over management of the booking and adds the extra shipboard credit to your account.

Why we use a Dedicated Specialist

Beyond the extra shipboard credits, having a personal agent means you never have to wait on hold with Viking’s main customer service line. They handle cabin adjustments, flight notes, and special requests directly with Viking on your behalf.

We personally use Gary Wong for all our Viking bookings. He is responsive, thorough, and easy to work with and is happy to share some of his commission with you.

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (304) 598-7777 ext: 1001
• Promo Code: Mention code “SteveHeap” when contacting Gary so he knows you came from me and applies the extra shipboard credit to your reservation.