Booking Viking Panama Canal and Central America Cruise - Process Explained with Costs

🌎 Dreaming of a journey through the legendary Panama Canal? Here’s what it’s really like to book and experience a Viking cruise through Central America. 🛳️ This video shares everything you need to know before booking—We will also describe the adjustments we made to make this trip comfortable and well-paced. At the end of the voyage, we will give a thorough, detailed and ultimate review of all aspects of the cruise. Follow the playlist to watch everything. In this video, we cover: ✅ What sets Viking’s Panama Canal cruise apart ✅ Booking tips & what to expect onboard ✅ Must-see ports in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras & beyond ✅ Expert advice for planning your Viking voyage Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first expedition, this guide gives you everything you need to know before sailing. 🛳️ Cruise Line: Viking Ocean Cruises 🗓️ Itinerary: Panama Canal, Central America 💡 Insider Tip: Watch until the end for our tips on making adjustments to your airline seating! ➤ SUBSCRIBE for more cruise guides, travel reviews & tips 🚢 Covered in This Video: 00:00 – Intro 01:01 Why Panama Canal and Central America Cruise? 02:13 Why Viking Cruise Lines? 02:37 How we shopped for the cruise 02:57 When did we book the cruise and when do we recommend you book your cruise 03:20 Pre-cruise extension 04:32 Cost of pre-cruise extension 04:52 Booking Air with Viking 05:36 Upgrading flight seating 05:53 Air costs 06:16 Travel Protection 06:42 Discounts 07:23 Booking costs 07:54 Using Viking booking agent 08:30 Wrap-up 🧳 Don’t forget to subscribe for more cruise travel tips! 🎥 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!