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Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures and the story behind the tree!

This is accurate information.

If you are booking more than a year in advance with Viking, you can negotiate the final payment to one year in advance. If you have an existing sailing with Viking that you haven't traveled on yet and then decide to book a second cruise, the second cruise final payment date can be extended to six months prior to departure. It's still due a lot earlier than Avalon but those are some loop holes you can consider.

If you are booking more than a year in advance with Viking, you can negotiate the final payment to one year in advance. If you have an existing sailing with Viking that you haven't traveled on yet and then decide to book a second cruise, the second cruise final payment date can be extended to six months prior to departure. It's still due a lot earlier than Avalon but those are some loop holes you can consider.

I've had their buffet dinner a few times and believe it is a good option for a quick dinner if you want to get off the ship in the evening to explore. It is the same food as in the dining room but smaller portions.

55 cruises?! That is impressive! Do you have a favorite cruise line?

March 2026 is available on their website. Looks promising for your birthday celebration!

I've never experienced Viking canceling a cruise before. It is good to hear that they give you a lot of notice!

That's an excellent idea! I am not sure how Viking determines who receives those emails. You would think it is everyone who signs up for their promo/email newsletters hmmmm

Thank you for sharing your experience on the Viking Homelands cruise!

Their smallest cabins are 172 sq ft so still much larger than the Viking smallest cabins.