Viking Summer Age Group

[melindda]

Hi, we just traveled on Viking - Paris to Normandy and had a great experience. The average age on board was probably around 60. Really nice people and we enjoyed them all. What I would like to know from anyone that might have done summer cruising on Viking - does the age group drop? Thinking about our kids (around 30) and wondering if there is usually a younger group traveling during the summer. Trying to decide if this might be an option for a summer vacation.

 

Any info would be appreciated.

[DouginLA]

I was on the Viking Mani from Basel to Amsterdam a few weeks ago. At 46 I was just about the youngest passenger. There was a family that included one passenger in his 30s,but for sure, there were plenty of other couples in late 40s/early 50s. Most though we're in 60s.

[caviargal]

Hi, we just traveled on Viking - Paris to Normandy and had a great experience. The average age on board was probably around 60. Really nice people and we enjoyed them all. What I would like to know from anyone that might have done summer cruising on Viking - does the age group drop? Thinking about our kids (around 30) and wondering if there is usually a younger group traveling during the summer. Trying to decide if this might be an option for a summer vacation.

 

Any info would be appreciated.

 

Viking markets to seniors and their CEO has stated publicly that is and will remain their target audience.

 

I would suggest you look at AMA for a more active and diverse mix.

[Sarabis Cubs]

Maybe talk to your kids about what they're seeking from the river cruise experience? We just returned from a Viking cruise and were among the youngest on the ship by a couple of decades, but we had a great time. We met some great people and enjoyed our interactions with them. If we'd been looking for a lot of evening entertainment and younger company, we might have been disappointed, but we were looking for a relaxing break from our hectic work schedules and kids' activities, while enjoying some history and French culture, and this cruise certainly provided that!

 

Laurie

[caviargal]

It is much more than evening entertainment. AMA offers escorted bike trips in most ports that are great for active travelers. You can also just take out a bike and ride. They offer theme excursions for particular interests. Active tours are offered in most ports of call.

 

They welcome a wider demographic and IMO, that can make a huge difference. We are younger for river cruises and VERY active and we have been on three lines, ten river cruises, and AMA has definitely offered us more energetic options.

[Sarabis Cubs]

I agree that other lines may cater to a wider demographic and offer activities that would be more appealing for younger travelers. Since the OP was specifically asking about Viking, I just wanted to point out that they shouldn't rule it out just because Viking attracts an older crowd. We enjoyed our cruise immensely.

 

Laurie

[NanciEA]

I will second the vote for AMA as more active. We've done two Viking, one AMA and one Avalon. The demographic was definitely younger on AMA and Avalon. AMA has a small fitness room and biking excursions. Avalon also has a small fitness room. I specifically asked Viking why they did not put in a fitness room when they introduced their longships. Their response was "that is not our demographic". I'm not saying it's wrong, just a comment from someone whose been on all three river cruise lines.