State Dept. Reducing Passport Processing Times

The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is reducing processing times for passports to 4-6 weeks, down from our prior commitment of 6-8 weeks. This announcement comes after months of issuing passports well under the 6-8 week commitment. It showcases Read More …

Ten Reasons To Book A Holiday River Cruise Now

So summer is over and fall is on the way.  Take a breath then think about December.  One travel option sure to get you into the holiday spirit: a Christmas Markets River Cruise.  We begin with ten reasons to book Read More …

Viking Sun World Cruise 245 Days

Viking Cruises is back with their third World Cruise, this one on new Viking Sun. The 245-day Ultimate World Cruise itinerary will also offer an option to sail one of two shorter segments during the cruise. Viking travelers can also choose between Read More …

Unique Cruise Option: Viking River & Ocean Voyages, Combined

Big news yesterday from Viking Cruises: River & Ocean combination sailings…and instantly I have the attention of cruise travelers who have done either or both separately. The new Viking Ocean & River Voyages pair a Viking River Cruise with a Viking Read More …

Viking Orion Debut Officially Brings More Destination Choices

Moving right along as they sail toward a fleet of 16 ocean cruising vessels, Viking Cruises took delivery of fifth ship Viking Orion yesterday.  Perhaps a bit more personal to Florida cruise travelers, the latest Venice-class ship from Viking Ocean Read More …

Everyone Is Rocking Right Along Then Viking Drops A Bomb

It figures.  Just when cruise lines had begun to heal wounds suffered in battle with fierce new Viking Ocean Cruises, it happens. The Viking sneak attack caught the rest of the cruise industry by surprise, attracting top crew and well-traveled Read More …

Viking Sun World Cruise: Talk About A Great Christmas Gift

Viking Cruises new Viking Sun sailed off from Miami this week on a World Cruise that will visit five continents, 35 countries and 64 ports in five months.  During the 141-day journey from Miami to London, Viking Sun will first explore Cuba and Read More …

Persistent Viking Plans Plenty New Ships In 2019

Continuing a leadership position in the land of European river cruises, Viking will build seven new river ships in 2019.  Six of the comfy 190-passenger Viking Longships will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  One Read More …

Viking Spirit Of Exploration Floats Fifth Ship

Viking Ocean Cruises announced this week that American chemist, emergency room physician and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher will be honored as godmother to its fifth ocean ship, which will debut in July 2018.  New Viking Orion is Read More …