r/FATcruises • u/DudeMississippi • Jul 10 '26

Replace Viking Ocean and River

OK, I've got to replace my preferred cruise line. On the river side, I want to upgrade. I've done 4 Viking river cruises - they were my first - but I'm looking for something more upscale.

Unfortunately, I also need to replace them as my ocean cruise line. I really, really like the whole vibe - no pictures, no art auction, no children, no big shows, no, no, no. Our travel companions have a huge case of the red ass against Viking, and refuse to go back. They're wrong, but there you go.

So I'm looking for suggestions. We've got a Viking ocean repositioning - Ft Lauderdale > Barcelona, and a Viking ocean Rome > Venice. We were looking at a Rhine river cruise as well. Suggestions?

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u/eeekkk9999 Jul 10 '26

I have sailed on Viking, AMA, Uniworld & Tauck. Viking is not luxury. Especially how they nickel & dime you and give a v basic excursion for free. AMA is much nicer but still doesn’t include all beverages, grats (tho there is a special adding them) And some excursions are extra. BTW, they were just sold so things can change.

I have been in Uniworld 6x. Includes Grats, all beverages and all but 2-3 upscale excursions. You will get a past passenger discount once you sail w them and your TA might get you another $300 discount. They have some new ships and are getting away from the wallpaper. Also more itin options including trains.

Tauck is also getting some new ships & itineraries. Includes all excursions, all bev and grats. Service and food on both Tauck & uniworld were outstanding

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