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Gate 1 Travel vs. Viking River Cruises
With both lines, U.S. travelers have the choice of booking cruise-only or fly-cruise itineraries. Both lines require a nonrefundable deposit, generally $300 per person for Gate 1 and $500 for ...
Gate 1 Travel vs. Viking River Cruises
On the Viking tour, I participated in most of the offered tours; on Gate 1, I mostly chose to explore on my own. I didn't do any of the optional tours on either cruise, so can't compare. Viking stopped in more locations; Gate 1 stopped in fewer locations, but stayed longer. Cabin/Crew. On both cruises, I booked a French Balcony room.
How Are Gate 1 River Cruises Compared to Viking
Conclusion. Gate 1's "More of the World for Less" tagline speaks to the accessibility and affordability it offers to travelers, with their cruises typically costing at least $1,000 less than Viking. This makes Gate 1 an attractive option for those seeking a budget-friendly river cruise without compromising on quality.
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07/08/23 08:36 AM. 943 posts. We have River Cruised with Gate1, Viking, Uniworld, Tauck, AMA. You get what you pay for with Tour Companies. We have been on tours with Rick Steves, Tauck, National Geo., Road Scholar, and BackRoads - all great, just VERY VERY different. We have a friend who is a TA at AAA and we had her do a spreadsheet for us a ...
Discovery Tours by Gate 1 vs Viking River Cruises
About Viking River Cruises. Inspiring destinations, thoughtfully designed itineraries, immersive cultural explorations, state-of-the-art ships, fine cuisine, excellent service and remarkable value. All created with personal attention to every detail. We call this the Viking Experience.
Reversing Entropy: Viking vs. Gate 1 river cruise observations
Anyhow, as I've written about in a previous post, Gate 1 has become our current favourite river cruise operator (vs. Uniworld, Vantage, and Emerald). While on our Gate 1 trip, we made friends with a couple from the West coast as well, and they recently returned from a Viking cruise on the Rhine.
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Ontario, Canada. 01/09/23 08:16 AM. 4912 posts. The Cruise Critic website has a subforum specifically for river cruising. There are several permanent threads for new cruisers that have good descriptions of that type of cruising in general, as well as the pros and cons of some of the major cruise lines.
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We did the Grand European River Cruise with Viking in late October/early November 2016. It included personalized city tours every day, with English speaking guides using the personal headsets, so you didn't have to be in a huge group. Lunches and dinners included beer/wine free onboard. We also took in two Christmas markets.
Viking River Cruises vs Signature Collection by Gate 1 Travel
About Viking River Cruises. Inspiring destinations, thoughtfully designed itineraries, immersive cultural explorations, state-of-the-art ships, fine cuisine, excellent service and remarkable value. All created with personal attention to every detail. We call this the Viking Experience.
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A couple of their river ships are brand new (or within a couple of years old). In my experience, Uniworld is big on tour guide excellence and I wouldn't hesitate to go with them. Posted by Mike. Tampa, FL, USA. 01/12/10 03:22 AM. 417 posts. Have done two Viking cruises. Both were lots of fun.
Gate 1 Travel vs. Viking River Cruises
Both had trivia quizzes, and entertainment. Gate 1 had a late-night snack, and tea-time snack, which I don't remember seeing on Viking. Etc. The majority of the passengers on the Viking cruise were from the US. The Gate 1 cruise had a more varied makeup, with passengers from the US, Britain, Australia, Malaysia, and other countries.
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Gate 1 is likely to beat all the above on price. i know more than one person that loves Gate 1. Check it out before you make a decision. Posted by stan. The Heartland USA. 01/13/22 03:08 PM. ... We have enjoyed river cruises with Viking while traveling with extended family groups. One big positive (in my mind) is that they currently conduct ...
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Posted December 18, 2019. In addition to Gate 1, we have also cruised with Viking and Uniworld. Other than price, we found very little difference between our cabins on Viking, Gate 1 & Uniworld ships. Food was about the same (with a few more choices on Viking) and more optional (for a fee) tours on Viking.
Grand Circle and Gate 1
Based on what I have read and what other cruisers have told me, Gate 1 is the budget choice. Grand Circle is probably a step above Gate 1. I have researched both lines and the Gate 1 tours and cruises seem to be more stripped down with extra charges for tours, etc. However, you should do your own research.
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7688 posts. There are many river cruise companies and it is best to compare prices and benefits. We have done four river cruises and before choosing, I did a spread sheet. Emerald has a good reputation, but compare with Viking, Uniworld, Scenic, AMAwaterways, Avalon, Crosi, Vantage World Travel, Gate 1, Prices do vary significantly.
A comparison of Gate 1 vs Viking
Just took my 3rd river cruise. I did the first 2 with Viking(Rhine and South of France) and enjoyed them very much. This time we took Gate 1 down the Danube on their new ship. The Gate 1 cruise at the time we booked it was $1000 less per person than the same trip and dates on Viking. I couldn't f...
We are looking at a Gate 1 Danube river cruise on...
Gate 1 has 2 boats running on the Danube, the Monarch Empress and Baroness. My wife and I were just on the Empress 2 weeks ago; including pre and post cruise extension to Budapest and Prague. We were really impressed with every department; customer service, the quality of the food and the ship itself.
Gate 1 Travel vs. Viking River Cruises
On the Viking tour, I participated in most of the offered tours; on Gate 1, I mostly chose to explore on my own. I didn't do any of the optional tours on either cruise, so can't compare. Viking stopped in more locations; Gate 1 stopped in fewer locations, but stayed longer. Cabin/Crew. On both cruises, I booked a French Balcony room.
Viking River Cruise Opinions : r/travel
Viking River Cruise Opinions. So, the wife and I just finished a 9 day cruise on the Viking longship, and I wanted to share some thoughts about our experience. Our trip was the Amsterdam to Antwerp cruise. It was mostly a test for us, to see if this was something we liked. Firstly, the ship was well maintained, and the crew was very friendly ...
14 surprising things to know about Viking River Cruises in 2024
It depends. Many cruise ships nickel and dime you if you don't get a pre-purchased drink package. On our Viking river cruise and most other river cruise lines, they'll automatically provide ...
River Cruise Manual 2024: Viking (Sponsored)
Viking also offers ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. It's no wonder readers rated Viking No. 1 for rivers, No. 1 for oceans and No. 1 for expeditions in Condé Nast Traveler, and voted us at the top of our categories in Travel + Leisure. No other line has ever received these same honors from both publications at the same time.
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With both lines, U.S. travelers have the choice of booking cruise-only or fly-cruise itineraries. Both lines require a nonrefundable deposit, generally $300 per person for Gate 1 and $500 for ...
On the Viking tour, I participated in most of the offered tours; on Gate 1, I mostly chose to explore on my own. I didn't do any of the optional tours on either cruise, so can't compare. Viking stopped in more locations; Gate 1 stopped in fewer locations, but stayed longer. Cabin/Crew. On both cruises, I booked a French Balcony room.
Conclusion. Gate 1's "More of the World for Less" tagline speaks to the accessibility and affordability it offers to travelers, with their cruises typically costing at least $1,000 less than Viking. This makes Gate 1 an attractive option for those seeking a budget-friendly river cruise without compromising on quality.
07/08/23 08:36 AM. 943 posts. We have River Cruised with Gate1, Viking, Uniworld, Tauck, AMA. You get what you pay for with Tour Companies. We have been on tours with Rick Steves, Tauck, National Geo., Road Scholar, and BackRoads - all great, just VERY VERY different. We have a friend who is a TA at AAA and we had her do a spreadsheet for us a ...
About Viking River Cruises. Inspiring destinations, thoughtfully designed itineraries, immersive cultural explorations, state-of-the-art ships, fine cuisine, excellent service and remarkable value. All created with personal attention to every detail. We call this the Viking Experience.
Anyhow, as I've written about in a previous post, Gate 1 has become our current favourite river cruise operator (vs. Uniworld, Vantage, and Emerald). While on our Gate 1 trip, we made friends with a couple from the West coast as well, and they recently returned from a Viking cruise on the Rhine.
Ontario, Canada. 01/09/23 08:16 AM. 4912 posts. The Cruise Critic website has a subforum specifically for river cruising. There are several permanent threads for new cruisers that have good descriptions of that type of cruising in general, as well as the pros and cons of some of the major cruise lines.
We did the Grand European River Cruise with Viking in late October/early November 2016. It included personalized city tours every day, with English speaking guides using the personal headsets, so you didn't have to be in a huge group. Lunches and dinners included beer/wine free onboard. We also took in two Christmas markets.
About Viking River Cruises. Inspiring destinations, thoughtfully designed itineraries, immersive cultural explorations, state-of-the-art ships, fine cuisine, excellent service and remarkable value. All created with personal attention to every detail. We call this the Viking Experience.
A couple of their river ships are brand new (or within a couple of years old). In my experience, Uniworld is big on tour guide excellence and I wouldn't hesitate to go with them. Posted by Mike. Tampa, FL, USA. 01/12/10 03:22 AM. 417 posts. Have done two Viking cruises. Both were lots of fun.
Both had trivia quizzes, and entertainment. Gate 1 had a late-night snack, and tea-time snack, which I don't remember seeing on Viking. Etc. The majority of the passengers on the Viking cruise were from the US. The Gate 1 cruise had a more varied makeup, with passengers from the US, Britain, Australia, Malaysia, and other countries.
Gate 1 is likely to beat all the above on price. i know more than one person that loves Gate 1. Check it out before you make a decision. Posted by stan. The Heartland USA. 01/13/22 03:08 PM. ... We have enjoyed river cruises with Viking while traveling with extended family groups. One big positive (in my mind) is that they currently conduct ...
Posted December 18, 2019. In addition to Gate 1, we have also cruised with Viking and Uniworld. Other than price, we found very little difference between our cabins on Viking, Gate 1 & Uniworld ships. Food was about the same (with a few more choices on Viking) and more optional (for a fee) tours on Viking.
Based on what I have read and what other cruisers have told me, Gate 1 is the budget choice. Grand Circle is probably a step above Gate 1. I have researched both lines and the Gate 1 tours and cruises seem to be more stripped down with extra charges for tours, etc. However, you should do your own research.
7688 posts. There are many river cruise companies and it is best to compare prices and benefits. We have done four river cruises and before choosing, I did a spread sheet. Emerald has a good reputation, but compare with Viking, Uniworld, Scenic, AMAwaterways, Avalon, Crosi, Vantage World Travel, Gate 1, Prices do vary significantly.
Just took my 3rd river cruise. I did the first 2 with Viking(Rhine and South of France) and enjoyed them very much. This time we took Gate 1 down the Danube on their new ship. The Gate 1 cruise at the time we booked it was $1000 less per person than the same trip and dates on Viking. I couldn't f...
Gate 1 has 2 boats running on the Danube, the Monarch Empress and Baroness. My wife and I were just on the Empress 2 weeks ago; including pre and post cruise extension to Budapest and Prague. We were really impressed with every department; customer service, the quality of the food and the ship itself.
On the Viking tour, I participated in most of the offered tours; on Gate 1, I mostly chose to explore on my own. I didn't do any of the optional tours on either cruise, so can't compare. Viking stopped in more locations; Gate 1 stopped in fewer locations, but stayed longer. Cabin/Crew. On both cruises, I booked a French Balcony room.
Viking River Cruise Opinions. So, the wife and I just finished a 9 day cruise on the Viking longship, and I wanted to share some thoughts about our experience. Our trip was the Amsterdam to Antwerp cruise. It was mostly a test for us, to see if this was something we liked. Firstly, the ship was well maintained, and the crew was very friendly ...
It depends. Many cruise ships nickel and dime you if you don't get a pre-purchased drink package. On our Viking river cruise and most other river cruise lines, they'll automatically provide ...
Viking also offers ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. It's no wonder readers rated Viking No. 1 for rivers, No. 1 for oceans and No. 1 for expeditions in Condé Nast Traveler, and voted us at the top of our categories in Travel + Leisure. No other line has ever received these same honors from both publications at the same time.