About Viking Explorer Society
Viking's Explorer Society rewards experienced travelers with valuable benefits including shipboard credit, referral rewards, and exclusive experiences.
Membership Tiers
Explorer
1 cruise
- ✓Welcome gift
- ✓Referral rewards
- ✓Member pricing
Silver Explorer
20 days
- ✓All Explorer benefits
- ✓Enhanced credit
- ✓Priority booking
Gold Explorer
90 days
- ✓All Silver benefits
- ✓Premium credit
- ✓Exclusive events
Key Benefits
- ✓Generous referral program
- ✓Shipboard credit
- ✓Priority booking
- ✓Cultural enrichment focus
- ✓Inclusive luxury rewards
How to Earn Points
- • Cruise days count
- • River and ocean combined
- • Referral bonuses
Pro Tips
- • Referral program is excellent
- • Points work across river and ocean
- • Great inclusive value
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How do I earn points with Viking Explorer Society?
You earn points or credits with Viking Explorer Society by cruise days count, and river and ocean combined. Points accumulate with each Viking cruise you take.
What is the best tier in Viking Explorer Society?
The highest tier is Gold Explorer, which requires 90 days. Top-tier benefits include All Silver benefits, Premium credit, Exclusive events.
Is Viking Explorer Society worth it?
Viking Explorer Society is free to join and rewards loyal Viking cruisers. Key benefits include Generous referral program, Shipboard credit, Priority booking. It is especially valuable for cultural travelers and river and ocean cruisers.
How many tiers does Viking Explorer Society have?
Viking Explorer Society has 3 tiers: Explorer, Silver Explorer, Gold Explorer. Each tier unlocks additional benefits as you cruise more with Viking.