For first-timers packing for a Viking ocean cruise, our advice: Preparing for any trip involves planning—as well as careful pruning: Don’t wait until the last minute. Think through where you’ll be, ...

A common question about Viking travelers is what age is typical. I’d guess the mid-point is in the late 60s. But I saw people in their 20s traveling with family, and others in their 80s. You get to ...