Culture along the waterways.
Smaller vessels mean more historic cities and local exploration - daily ports of call.
Explore river cruisingIndependent travel advisor • Viking cruise specialist
A great cruise starts
with Captain Ron.
You bring the wish list. I bring 55+ cruises of experience, Viking expertise, and personal attention to the details.
My services are usually free. Your eligible Viking fare is the same as booking directly for the same sailing and fare conditions.
Captain Ron is your independent travel advisor at Viking VIP Travel Inc.
55+ personal cruisesFormer in-house Viking agentViking certified expertiseLicensed • bonded • insured
Viking, through your independent advisor
Find a journey.
Make it yours.
The human side of planning
Someone who knows travel.
And gets to know you.
The right cruise is about more than finding a departure date. It is about how you want to spend your days, what matters to you, and making your whole vacation work together.
I ask the questions that help you choose thoughtfully, from itinerary and stateroom to flights, excursions, and pre- and post-trip extensions. Then I remain your familiar contact as departure approaches.
Meet Captain RonViking expertise. Personal attention.
Your Captain.
Your Viking specialist.
Viking VIP Travel Inc. brings the agency behind Captain Ron into every journey: exclusively Viking, personally planned, and supported from your first questions through your return home.
Former in-house Viking experience. Certified knowledge of river, ocean, and expedition cruising. CLIA membership, Florida Seller of Travel registration, bonding, and errors and omissions insurance.
Meet Ron & explore our credentials
One specialty. A world to explore.
What kind of journey calls to you?
Exploration with room to unwind.
Destination-focused cruises with intimate ships carrying fewer than 1,000 guests.
Explore ocean cruisingA sense of discovery.
Distinctive destinations, immersive learning, and adventures shaped by the conditions of the day.
Explore expedition cruisingThinking bigger? Let’s talk about extended voyages and Viking world cruises.
A little guidance goes a long way
Dream first.
Then plan the details.
Our Journey Fit Guide helps you consider your travel style, pace, and whole-trip budget before we talk.
Explore the Journey Fit GuideBetter together
Your people.
A shared adventure.
Friends, families, church groups, and community leaders: you bring the people, and we will build the plan together.
Start with an itinerary, a sailing date, and a target deposit timeline. I help coordinate the details and give everyone a clear travel-planning contact.
Start with the Group Organizer KitA familiar person, throughout your journey
Support beyond the booking.
Choose thoughtfully
We match your priorities, expectations, and budget with the complete trip.
Prepare confidently
Documents, excursions, flights, and relevant itinerary updates receive personal attention.
Travel connected
Viking’s staff care for you on board. I remain a contact you can reach while you travel.
Come home heard
I follow up after your cruise and help address concerns with the appropriate supplier.
Viking’s current fares & sailing dates
Explore Viking.
Plan with Captain Ron.
Browse our agency-specific Viking pages for current published fares, sailing dates, and itinerary details. These links open Viking’s website in a new tab. Return to Captain Ron when you’re ready to compare your options and plan your trip.
Viking River Cruises ↗ (opens a new tab)Viking Ocean Cruises ↗ (opens a new tab)Viking Expeditions ↗ (opens a new tab)
Prices and availability are confirmed by Viking and may change. For personal planning or help coordinating a group, contact Captain Ron before making a reservation.
Discuss your choices with Ron →Your journey. My personal attention.
Let’s plan a journey worth remembering.
Usually-free planning. A familiar person to call.