Name: How Excursions Work on Viking Cruises | Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Cruisers
Uploaded: 2026-01-10T12:00:32.000Z
Channel: Next Act Cruising

One of the biggest questions people have before sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises is: How do the excursions work?What’s included? What costs extra? And how do you actually book them? In this video, we’ll walk you through Viking’s excursion process step by step so you know exactly what to expect. Viking is known for doing excursions a little differently than most cruise lines. Instead of charging for every tour, Viking includes at least one complimentary shore excursion in almost every port. On top of that, they also offer optional excursions that you can book for an extra cost if you want something more in-depth or adventurous. We will tell you step by step how to make your reservations for either included or optional excursions on Viking Ocean Cruises. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Viking Excursions Overview 01:24 Included Excursions 03:18 Optional fee-based Excursions 04:18 Overview on how to book Viking Excursions 04:57 Tip: Calendar your reservation day 05:32 Step-by-step instructions on reserving excursions in My Viking Journey 08:16 Tip: Check your Viking Calendar 08:50. Review of Viking Excursions 09:32 You can do More than One Excursion per Day 10:18 Wrap-Up 🎥 Welcome to Next Act Cruising! 🛳️ We’re part-time retired, recharged, and ready to explore the world—one cruise at a time. Join us as we share our cruising adventures, reviews, tips, and stories from life at sea, all designed with senior travelers in mind. What you will find on our videos: Cruise ship tours & reviews Cabin walkthroughs Shore excursion tips Packing guides & cruise prep Travel tips for senior cruisers ⛴️ Thanks for sailing with us—your next act starts here! 🔗 Love land-based adventures too? Check out our sister channel: Next Act Retirement and Travel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlUWAwzbpb-MdjSjpj6p6w https://www.youtube.com/@NextActRetirementandTravel] We share road trips, travel tips, and retirement lifestyle content for when we’re not at sea!