neverbetmets

Thank you for all the great tips. I was planning to arrive in Barcelona 2 or 3 days ahead of embarkment so I guess planning my own flight and hotel itinerary seems like the way to go. My next question is, should I look for a Viking certified TA that is local to me or can I work with one online just as well?

First time cruiser here, did some research and decided on the 7 day iconic mediterranean, Barcelona to Rome in March for my very first cruise. The current deal on the Viking website is 2 for 1 which expires on 7/31. My question is, should I book this cruise now, or are these deals quite common? Also, should I book with Viking or find my own travel agent? Thanks in advance for any advice.