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Does Viking Cruises<\/a> have a loyalty program? Yes, but it’s not like most other cruise line loyalty programs.<\/p>\n Dubbed the Viking Explorer Society, the Viking cruise loyalty program isn’t a loyalty program in the traditional sense \u2014 one where passengers earn points every time they travel with the brand and progress through multiple tiers that bring an ever-expanding array of perks.<\/p>\n Instead, the Viking cruise loyalty program offers just a few basic perks that are available to anyone who has taken at least one voyage with the line.<\/p>\n The Viking Explorer Society loyalty program’s main perk is a travel credit of up to $200 that you can get every time you book a new Viking ocean, river or expedition cruise within two years of sailing with the line. Note that travel credits are different from onboard credits. You only can use a Viking Explorer Society credit to pay for a cruise, not for onboard spending.<\/p>\n Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Viking cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Once you travel with Viking for the first time, you will automatically be enrolled in the Viking Explorer Society program and become a Viking Explorer Society member. As part of this society, you will receive:<\/p>\n Note that the credits mentioned above are not always combinable with promotions the line offers.<\/p>\n In addition to the above, Viking has a referral program that can get you additional travel credits. Once you are a Viking customer, you can use your customer number to refer an unlimited number of other people to Viking. If they book a trip with Viking within a year, both you and the person you refer will receive a $100 travel credit (that’s $200 if a couple that you refer book a cruise).<\/p>\n Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Related: The 3 types of Viking ships, explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you manage to refer 13 people to Viking who take a first Viking cruise within one calendar year (an almost impossible task in our view, but more power to you if you can pull it off), you will get a much more lucrative perk: an entirely free cruise (valued at up to $3,300).<\/p>\n Keep in mind that if the person you refer to Viking shares a cabin with you on their first cruise, you only will get the referral credit if you are already a Viking Explorer Society member.<\/p>\n Related: The ultimate guide to Viking cabins and suites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n One more caveat: Any referral credit that you earn must be applied to a current or future booking within a year of its issuance date.<\/p>\n Eager to learn more about cruise line loyalty programs? Don’t miss our comprehensive beginners guide to cruise ship loyalty programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does Viking Cruises have a loyalty program? Yes, but it’s not like most other cruise line loyalty programs. Dubbed the Viking Explorer Society, the Viking cruise loyalty program isn’t a loyalty program in the traditional sense \u2014 one where passengers earn points every time they travel with the brand and progress through multiple tiers that 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