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The most diverse & culturally enriching cruise choices
From Antigua to Aruba, St. Martin to San Juan, we showcase the best of the region through carefully curated itineraries, more time in port and thoughtful shore excursions that let you experience your destination up close.
Fly nonstop from over a dozen gateways or enjoy a convenient domestic flight. Spend more time being there and less time getting there.
with our West Indies Explorer itinerary
Set sail on a roundtrip voyage from San Juan. Start deep in the heart of the Caribbean and avoid the long sea days associated with most Caribbean cruises—allowing you to visit more ports and spend more time immersing yourself in rich island cultures.
Free nonstop flights to San Juan are available from a dozen gateways, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
At Viking, we believe the Caribbean is rich with stirring history, amazing biodiversity and true multiculturalism. The enrichment continues on board through Viking Resident Historian lectures, Destination Performances and regionally inspired cuisine.
Viking includes more features and services than competitors, worth over $200 per person per day.
Feature | Value | Viking | Crystal | Princess | Holland America | Celebrity |
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Shore excursion: 1 free in every port | $79 | |||||
Free Wi-Fi** | $30 | |||||
Access to top-rated spa | $25 | |||||
Beer, wine and soft drinks at meals | $18 | |||||
Specialty coffees and teas | $5 | |||||
Port taxes and fees | $15 | |||||
Alternative dining | $10 | |||||
24-hour no charge room service | $3 | |||||
Ground transfers with air purchase | $17 | |||||
Free laundry machines | $1 | |||||
Liquor and premium wines | $20 | * | ||||
Tips | $17 | * | ||||
Total value per passenger per day | $203 | $136 | $3 | $3 | $0 |
* Can be pre-purchased and arranged prior to cruise
** Connection speed may vary
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Shore excursion: 1 free in every port | $79 |
Unlimited Wi-Fi | $30 |
Access to top-rated spa | $25 |
Beer, wine and soft drinks at meals | $18 |
Specialty coffees and teas | $5 |
Port taxes and fees | $15 |
Alternative dining | $10 |
24-hour no charge room service | $3 |
Ground transfers with air purchase | $17 |
Free laundry machines | $1 |
Liquor and premium wines | $20 |
Tips | $17 |
Viking | $203 | |
---|---|---|
Crystal | $136 | |
Princess | $3 | |
Holland America | $3 | |
Celebrity | $0 |
When most cruise lines are building bigger and more over-the-top ships with an average of 3,000+ passengers, we provide a thoughtful, authentic and well-designed small ship experience that brings you closer to Caribbean cultures.
Our 930-guest small ships are designed for like-minded, curious travelers who value enrichment over indulgence, discovery over distraction. Viking ships call at smaller ports that big ships cannot reach or simply overlook, like Mayan-influenced Mérida in the Yucatán or sun-kissed St. Kitts and St. Nevis.
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