Shore excursions
you'll both enjoy.

Each of you shares your travel style and favorite tours. Port Planner's intelligence model weighs both and suggests the best match for every Viking port day, with a reason for each of you.

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Free to start. Cruise Pass $14.99 once, for both of you. Independent planner, not affiliated with Viking.

Planning ashore is easy. Planning ashore for two isn't. One of you wants the wine tasting. The other wants the castle. One is up for a long walk, the other would rather not tackle cobblestones and stairs. With a port almost every day, those small choices add up, and someone usually ends up going along to get along. Port Planner gives you both a fair say.

How it works

  1. Tell us your travel style. Each of you answers a few short questions on your own: interests, pace, walking comfort, tour length, budget. About 5 minutes. Your private notes stay private.
  2. Shortlist what catches your eye. Browse the excursions for each port day of your Viking itinerary and rank your top three. No need to agree yet.
  3. Get your matched suggestions. Port Planner's intelligence model weighs both of your styles and picks, then suggests the best shared tour for each day, plus two good alternatives. Agree, ask for another option, or go separate ways for a day. Then book on My Viking Journey.

When you don't agree, you get a plan instead of an argument.

Most planners just show your lists side by side. Port Planner goes further.

  • It respects both of your limits. If one of you prefers shorter tours, gentler walking, or included excursions only, tours that go past those limits are left out.
  • It weighs what matters most to each of you. Your top interests and your ranked picks count most.
  • It explains itself. Every suggestion comes with a fit score and a plain reason for each of you: why it works for you, and why it works for your partner.
  • It leaves the choice to you. Accept it together, ask for another option, or pick separate excursions for the day. Nothing is booked or chosen for you.

Smart matching, not a coin toss.

Your Travel Style, in four short parts

Fill it out once and Port Planner uses it on every cruise.

What draws you ashore History, food & wine, scenery, architecture, local culture, wildlife, beaches, shopping, adventure. Choose your top three.
Your pace Activity comfort, walking, stairs and uneven ground, time on a coach, early starts.
How you like to tour Longest tour you'd enjoy, group size, guided or free time, budget, or included excursions only.
Must-haves and must-avoids Experiences you'd love, things to skip, dietary needs, accessibility notes.

You each answer on your own. Your partner sees your top interests, not your private notes.

Start your Travel Style. It's free.

Here's what a matched day looks like

Illustration of a Compare suggestion — not a live booking. Your suggestions come from your own itinerary and answers.

Made for Viking river and ocean voyages

Find your itinerary, see every port day, and read the excursion details in one calm place. When you've decided, book as usual on My Viking Journey.

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Practical guides for popular ports — what to expect, how options differ, and how to choose together.

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One price for both of you

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Try it on one cruise

  • Fill out your Travel Style
  • Shortlist up to 3 excursions
  • Browse one cruise's port days
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  • Unlimited shortlists for one voyage
  • Invite your partner
  • Smart matching for every port day
  • Compare and finalize your plan
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  • For couples who sail more than once a year
  • Every cruise, unlimited planning
  • Invite, match, compare, and finalize
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Before you get started

What is the intelligence model?

It's the part of Port Planner that reads both of your Travel Style answers and ranked picks, sets aside tours that go past either of your limits, and suggests the best shared fit for each port day with a plain explanation. It only suggests real excursions from your itinerary, and it never chooses or books for you.

What if we still disagree?

Ask for another option, or pick separate excursions for that day. Plenty of couples split up for a morning and meet for lunch.

Does my partner see everything I write?

No. Your partner sees your top interests and how far along you are, not your private notes.

Do we need to be tech-savvy?

No. If you can shop online, you can use Port Planner. Answer a few questions, tap the tours you like, and read your suggestions.

Does my travel partner need a second subscription?

No. One Cruise Pass or Pro Annual covers both of you. Invite your travel partner to plan together.

What can I do for free?

Free Preview lets you browse one cruise, fill out your Travel Style, and shortlist up to 3 excursions. A Cruise Pass or Pro unlocks unlimited shortlists, companion invite, smart matching, and compare.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Manage or cancel an annual subscription from Account through Stripe’s billing portal. Cruise passes are one-time payments.

Do I book excursions here?

No. Port Planner helps you decide. Book your excursions on My Viking Journey, and check prices and availability there.

Is this a Viking service?

Port Planner is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viking.

Step ashore with a plan
you both chose.

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