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First, here's what Viking River cruises include: Excursions & Activities One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Enrichment lectures and Destination Performances onboard Food & Drink All onboard meals, featuring regional specialties and always-available classics Beer, wine, and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner 24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water Connectivity & Logistics Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Port taxes and fees Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase Your Stateroom River-view stateroom Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens and pillows Private bathroom with shower, heated floor, and anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes and slippers (upon request) Bottled water replenished daily 40"–42" flat-screen Sony® TV with Movies On Demand plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, and more Telephone, safe, and refrigerator Individual climate control 110/220 volt outlets ________ Now, here's what's included on American Cruise Line river cruises _______ Food & Beverage All meals included 24/7 — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included around the clock Daily complimentary evening cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and top-shelf liquor World-class cuisine from Master Chefs, featuring American-inspired menus with regional specialties that change seasonally Enrichment & Entertainment A dedicated onboard expert who provides engaging presentations and interactive discussions about the region throughout the entire journey — and may join guests for meals or shore excursions Nightly live entertainment in the lounges, ranging from classical, jazz, and bluegrass to rock & roll and more Shore Excursions At least one complimentary Featured shore excursion in each port of call (on Mississippi River, Columbia & Snake Rivers, and Alaska itineraries) Note: Premium and Signature (exclusive small-group) excursions are available at an additional cost Fees & Gratuities All tips and gratuities for onboard crew included — no need to pull out your wallet All port charges and fees included — no hidden costs Hotel & Transportation Complimentary hotel stay in the embarkation port city included as part of the fare Luggage service and transportation to the ship included Stress-free start that eliminates issues from delayed flights The Experience Small-ship atmosphere with only 90–180 guests onboard Personalized service — crew members learn your name and preferences Access to ports and waterways inaccessible to larger ships ______HERE ARE THE KEY DIFFERENCES!_____ Alcohol American Cruise Lines includes ALL alcohol (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails) 24/7 plus a daily cocktail hour with top-shelf liquor — all in the base fare. Viking includes only beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Spirits and cocktails outside of meals are not included. Hotel Stay Before the Cruise American Cruise Lines includes a complimentary hotel stay in the embarkation city plus transportation to the ship for every itinerary. Viking does not include a pre-cruise hotel stay in the base fare. Shore Excursions Viking includes one complimentary shore excursion in every port of call. American Cruise Lines includes at least one complimentary "Featured" excursion per port on select itineraries (Mississippi, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Alaska), but premium and exclusive small-group "Signature" excursions cost extra. Onboard Expert American Cruise Lines includes a dedicated onboard regional expert for the entire voyage who joins guests for meals and excursions. Viking includes enrichment lectures and Destination Performances, but does not emphasize a single dedicated expert traveling with guests. Gratuities American Cruise Lines explicitly includes all crew gratuities in the fare. Viking does not specifically mention gratuities as included. Wi-Fi Viking includes free Wi-Fi for all guests. American Cruise Lines does not list Wi-Fi as a highlighted inclusion. Ship Size & Feel American Cruise Lines is notably smaller (90–180 guests), U.S.-only itineraries, with a very personalized, intimate feel. Viking operates larger river ships (typically ~190 guests) on international rivers worldwide with a more polished, Scandinavian-designed experience. Bottom Line: American Cruise Lines wins on alcohol, gratuities, and the pre-cruise hotel stay. Viking wins on Wi-Fi and has a broader international reach. Both include meals and shore excursions, but Viking's excursion inclusion is more consistently applied across all ports.