Viking Cruises does a fantastic job of making cruisers out of non-cruisers. About half the people we put on their river ships have never been on an ocean cruise, and in fact find the whole idea of ocean cruising quite distasteful.
Then the brochures start rolling in from Viking, many of which highlight the fact that Viking OCEAN ships imitate the atmosphere of their river ships… and the itineraries look so amazing.
The end result is that people who’ve always sworn they’d never get on an ocean ship enthusiastically sign up for their first ‘real’ cruise, with Viking Ocean.
In some cases, people consider Viking Ocean because of a destination that is not available, or is difficult by other modes of travel. Alaska is one of those destinations – there are simply places in Alaska that you can only get to by ship. And there’s no doubt that Alaska is a bucket list destination.
Given the number of Viking River Cruises we sell, you can imagine how pleased we were when Viking announced they were sending one of their Ocean vessels to Alaska for the 2019 season.
The only catch here, is that it is already completely sold out already!
So what do you do?
Well, you can look at 2020 if you want to wait that long – there is still some availability left on Viking Ocean for Alaska 2020.
Alternately, you may want to look at a different small ship cruise line.
Where Viking Ocean has a small ship vibe with 940 guests, there are other small ship lines with fewer than 1000 people aboard at the same general price point as Viking Ocean. For example, Oceania, Regent, Seabourn and SilverSea all have small ships in the Alaska market, and there is still some availability for the 2019 season.
Bob and I are hosting a Seabourn cruise to Alaska in July of 2019.
We are leaving on July 2nd, 2019, round trip from Vancouver for 12 nights, and we would love it if you could join us!
We always look forward to visiting Alaska, but this voyage will stand out for a few reasons.
First, even though we’ve been Alaska many times, we’ve never celebrated the 4thof July there. I figure that’s worth some bragging rights.
Also, 2019 marks the 60thAnniversary of Alaska’s statehood, so there will lots of celebrations marking this milestone, and the 1867 purchase of Alaska from Russia for about 2 cents per acre or $7.2 million. Even then, that wasn’t very much money – about $112M in today’s dollars. Not bad for a land mass nearly 3 times as big as Texas (and bigger than most countries in the world).
Here’s what you can expect on our Alaska trip:
- Convenient flights – itinerary is Vancouver round trip, departing July 2nd, 2019 (12 nights)
- No line-ups or crowds – maximum 450 passengers on the Seabourn Sojourn
- Be one of the lucky few to visit remote places like Misty Fjords, Wrangell, Sitka, Klemtu, and Alert Bay. Click here to see the full itinerary: https://www.seabourn.com/en_US/find-a-cruise/A9N12B/5932.html
- Relax in your spacious, luxuriously appointed stateroom – All staterooms are suites and have an ocean view
- Practically all-inclusive, so you’re not constantly reaching for your wallet and you won’t face a large bill at the end of the trip: Your fare INCLUDES complimentary beverages at all times including premium spirits, fine wines, and a mini bar stocked with your preferences; World class dining enhanced through a partnership with celebrity chef Thomas Keller (all dining venues are complimentary); and Tipping is neither required nor expected. Prices start at $7144 per person.
This is a hosted Virtuoso Voyage, you’ll enjoy these added benefits (as long as you book through my agency):
- A dedicated onboard host to answer questions and ensure everything goes smoothly (Bob and I are the onboard hosts for this departure date).
- An invitation to a private cocktail reception, where you can meet your hosts as well as the other Virtuoso travellers
- A complimentary, Exclusive Shore Experience (valued at $800 per couple)
Book before Nov. 13th and take advantage of Seabourn’s valuable ‘Set Sail’ event. You get:
- 3-Category Upgrade when you book a Veranda
- Complimentary Internet Package
- $500 – $1000 per person Air Credit
- $250 – $500 per person Onboard Credit
- 50% Reduced Deposit – refundable for any reason until 121 days prior to departure
We put together a video to highlight this cruise. Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/zbkRx2MuXXo
Enjoy!
If you’re thinking of joining us on this cruise, click here to get in touch today.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sue Bradley
Sue Bradley
