Maggie Mae

I agree, in the past, we have purchased vouchers and applied to a future cruise that we had a deposit on. Now, my travel agent said you can’t. I am having her call and pursue this as we are traveling in Nov. and my plan was to buy vouchers for an upcoming deposited cruise. I understand Vikings thinking, but they shouldn’t be going back on policy without warning buyers about the fine print. I know we should read it, but we don’t always when you we are used to something. According to my travel agent Viking has also taken away what I’ll call the small group discount. We have taken several cruises with 13 plus friends and received the one fare back, we have also taken some with only 6-8 and our agent was able to get us a small discount. I don’t think they really advertise this but they have done it quite a few times for us. Viking no longer gives the group discount unless you book together as a group. That is fine for large families or clubs, but I sometimes find something I like, book it and then send out a notice to friends to see if they want to join in, they do the same for me; sometimes we get 6, sometimes over 30. I’m not checking with all my friends and family to see if they want to go on a trip I like, then form the travel group - it’s hard enough as it is to get the date and cabin you want on these small vessels. Sorry for venting, I don’t see Viking changing policy, but I won’t be buying anymore vouchers. Betty