Viking · Booking & changes

How much is the deposit?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-21

US$500.00 per person to confirm a reservation

  • The deposit applies to the Cruise Fare only. It does not cover air purchased through Viking.
  • Once a booking has a deposit paid, or air is paid in full, every change costs US$30.00.
  • Paying a deposit binds you to Viking's booking terms and the Passenger Ticket Contract.

In one sentence — Viking: US$500.00 per person to confirm a reservation. The deposit applies to the Cruise Fare only. It does not cover air purchased through Viking. Once a booking has a deposit paid, or air is paid in full, every change costs US$30.00. Paying a deposit binds you to Viking's booking terms and the Passenger Ticket Contract. 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

What you pay to hold the booking, and whether you get it back if you change your mind.

Where this came from

https://www.vikingcruises.com/terms-and-conditions

We 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.

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