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San Luis Obispo, CA

Viking Explorer Society

VikingExplorerSociety_logo.gifIf you have traveled with Viking River Cruises before, you know that a journey with us is a rich experience indeed. But now Viking travel has become even more rewarding! Once you take a Viking holiday, you are automatically enrolled in the Viking Explorer Society, meaning you are part of a community of sophisticated travellers—people who like to expand their world view through river cruising. travellers like you.

Travel credit on your next trip

Viking would like to encourage you to join us again by offering you travel credit on your upcoming travel with Viking River Cruises. You will receive travel credits according to the amount of time that has elapsed since your last Viking voyage. If you reserve your next journey within one year, you receive $200 per passenger in travel credit; if you reserve within two years, you receive $100. And you will receive other valuable benefits depending on your membership level—see the Viking Explorer Society Member Benefits chart below for details.

Onboard recognition

You will not want to miss the exclusive Explorer Society members-only cocktail party during your next journey. Mingle with fellow guests, get to know the ship’s staff and enjoy a complimentary cocktail.

You will also be recognized as a member of the Viking Explorer Society with a name tag highlighting your level of membership.

The inside scoop

Be among the first to be informed about new Viking itineraries and new ships—so you always have first choice of destinations and departure dates. You will also receive news about special limited-time offers by email and/or regular mail, according to your preferences.

Viking Voyages

Members receive a complimentary subscription to Viking Voyages, our quarterly newsletter containing feature articles about destinations worldwide, travel tips, recipes from our onboard kitchens, photos from recent Viking travellers, and more. You may even want to share a story yourself!

Keeping up to date

Society members receive our annual Viking calendar. This beautiful wall calendar is filled with striking photographs of Viking destinations, international holiday information and plenty of room to write important dates—like your next Viking departure.

Viking Explorer Society Member Benefits


Silver Tier Benefits
(after 1 trip)
• Past Guest Travel Credit
• Members-only onboard cocktail party
Viking Voyages
• Calendar

Premier Tier Benefits
(after 3 trips)
Includes all Silver Tier benefits plus...
• Free onboard upgrades (subject to availability)