Viking · Booking & changes
What is the cancellation policy?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Flat fee far out, rising to 100% inside 29 days
- Standard cruise tours booked on or after August 1, 2018: 120 days or more out, US$100 per passenger; 119–90 days 20% of full fare; 89–70 days 35%; 69–50 days 50%; 49–30 days 75%; 29 days or fewer 100%.
- Grand and World Cruise Voyages over 35 days: 180 days or more out, US$1,000 per passenger; 179–150 days 20%; 149–120 days 40%; 119–90 days 60%; 89–60 days 80%; 59 days or fewer 100%.
- Cancellation fees also apply to changes of departure date and substitutions of itinerary.
- Once a booking has a deposit paid, changes cost US$30.00 per change.
- Most optional shore excursions are fully refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead.
In one sentence — Viking: Flat fee far out, rising to 100% inside 29 days. Standard cruise tours booked on or after August 1, 2018: 120 days or more out, US$100 per passenger; 119–90 days 20% of full fare; 89–70 days 35%; 69–50 days 50%; 49–30 days 75%; 29 days or fewer 100%. Grand and World Cruise Voyages over 35 days: 180 days or more out, US$1,000 per passenger; 179–150 days 20%; 149–120 days 40%; 119–90 days 60%; 89–60 days 80%; 59 days or fewer 100%. Cancellation fees also apply to changes of departure date and substitutions of itinerary. Once a booking has a deposit paid, changes cost US$30.00 per change. Most optional shore excursions are fully refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead. Read from Viking's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Viking before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
A sliding scale. What you lose depends entirely on how many days out you cancel.
Where this came from
https://www.vikingcruises.com/terms-and-conditionsWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.