Tag: Viking Cruises
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 Highclere Castle Event Expands Enduring Partnership
Viking and the PBS series MASTERPIECE have a relationship that goes beyond hosting the Emmy® Award-winning series Downton Abbey. Recently, Viking extended its partnership with Highclere Castle as the sponsor of “Heroes at Highclere” a weekend to raise money for those who serve Read More …
Viking Cornerstone Features: Promise vs Experience
Just before returning to Viking Cruises not long ago, I wrote Two Viking Cornerstone Features We’re Looking Forward To. That post highlighted the flexibility of Viking Venice Class ships and their unique Viking Resident Historian program. Today, we take a reflective look Read More …
Solid Viking Value, Quality Continue Evolution, Smartly
Another question asked as we sail comes from Polly & Tim from Denver who will be sailing with Viking Cruises later this year. Should I pre-tip on my Viking cruise like I do on any other cruise? If so, how Read More …
Viking Cornerstone Features We’re Looking Forward To
On Saturday we board Viking Ocean Cruises first-ship Viking Star for a 15-night itinerary titled Into The Midnight Sun. Starting with an overnight in London we also end with an overnight in Bergen. In between, we sail first to Scotland then Read More …
Follow Viking Star In Real Time Satellite View
Viking Ocean Cruises new 930-passenger Viking Star is headed Into The Midnight Sun and we will be on board. We’re counting down the days until we fly to London to sail for 15-nights Follow along on Viking Star’s voyage and Read More …
Abruptly Changing Course, Viking Adds Top Deck Attraction
Viking Cruises took the world of ocean cruising by storm not long ago, not by ‘raising the bar’ on anything. That bar-raising focus has a limited shelf life as we have seen time and time again. Someone else always comes 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 …
Viking Passion Play Focus Highlights Limber, Growing Fleet
Just added, a thoughtful addition to the 2020 Viking River Cruise Season: The Passion Play. Performed every ten years, the dramatic presentation depicts the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. For a number of religions, The Passion Play is a traditional part of Lent. Read More …