Viking Cancels Cruises Through Aug. 31

[travelingman]

Just read an email from Viking that they have canceled all cruises through August 31.

It reads:

"Further suspension through August 31

We were the first cruise line to announce a temporary suspension of operations. We have continued to evaluate the situation, responding accordingly. While restrictions related to COVID-19 are beginning to ease in some countries, travel remains complicated.  Therefore, we have made the decision to extend our temporary suspension of operations through August 31, 2020.

A Future Cruise Voucher for 125%

As a guest whose cruise falls within the extended window of suspended operations, we want to support you and protect your travel investment. Therefore, we are offering a 125% Future Cruise Voucher, found at the bottom of this message. This voucher includes 100% of the monies paid to Viking, plus an additional 25% value. The added value provides an opportunity to enhance your trip – by choosing a longer itinerary; adding a Pre/Post cruise extension; upgrading your stateroom category; or even upgrading to business class air. Additionally, any vouchers you may have applied to this booking have automatically been reinstated, are valid for 24 months and are available for your immediate use.

To ensure you have the time and flexibility to plan for your next trip, the 125% Future Cruise Voucher has exclusive and enhanced terms. It is fully transferable, allowing you to gift it to someone with whom you would like to share the joys of travel. It can be applied within the next 24 months to any river, ocean or expedition cruise. If you are unable to use your voucher by the expiration date, simply return your expired voucher to Viking, and we will send you a refund equal to the original amount paid to Viking.

As a reminder, if you use your voucher and rebook your cruise – with Viking or your Travel Advisor – by June 30, our Risk Free Guarantee is applicable to your booking. This means you can change your plans up to 24 hours prior to departure, giving you the peace of mind and the flexibility you need to make the best decision for you."

Stan

Edited May 28, 2020 by travelingman
Correction of Grammar

[mskaufman]

Got my voucher via email.

[Nodakboiler]

We rebooked a new cruise last night using the 125% FCC so we upgraded our cabin and added a post-cruise extension. We are disappointed we couldn't make our river cruise this August, but we are thrilled with how things  turned out. Kudos to Viking!

[mskaufman]

Did you get any feedback on options for the FCC other than the upgrade and extensions.  For example, could you use it for excursions?

[travelingman]

My understanding is that you can use the FCC for anything that can be purchased pre-boarding.  Includes excursions, drink package, prepaid gratuities, pre or post extensions, etc.  Once on the ship any unused FCC cannot be used and is lost.

 

Stan

Edited May 30, 2020 by travelingman
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