My Viking Story, Every Bit Of It

My Viking story started with the inauguration of Viking Longships in Amsterdam and there has been no looking back ever since.   It’s the last part of that statement “…and there has been no lookng back,” that is of particular Read More …

Viking Ocean Cruises In Photos

Taking a look back during the Coronavirus lockdown, a repost of some photo-heavy articles we wrote in the past featuring images from around the world. Viking Ocean Cruises by CHRIS OWEN on Exposure

Hate To Fly? New Gear, Travel Services Can Help

It’s one of the biggest disparities between imagined and actual in the entire cruise travel process: air to get there.  Once on the ship, regardless of the cruise line, odds are extremely high that your experience will be a good Read More …

Viking Continues Conde Nast List Domination

Viking has been voted the Best River Cruise Line by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. That’s a consistent win,  something they have done every year since the river cruise category was introduced. Viking was also 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 …

Up Next: Viking Midnight Sun London To Bergen

In July, I return to Viking Ocean Cruises for a particularly interesting sailing of first-ship Viking Star.  The 15-day Into The Midnight Sun itinerary stops in Scotland and Denmark on the way to Norway, bookended by overnights in London to Read More …

Smithsonian’s Mighty Cruise Ships Debut This Week

The Smithsonian is back with a new season of Mighty Cruise Ships, this week featuring Star Clippers unique tall ship with sails, Royal Clipper. Previously, Mighty Cruise Ships programming has included a profile of R.M.S. Queen Mary and others.  Land Read More …

Viking Ocean Ten Ship Dream Takes Shape

Viking continues to define the world of ocean cruising, offering a unique choice to culturally curious travelers. It’s a travel experience unlike no other that is proving popular everywhere they sail.  With three ships in service and three under construction, Viking just can’t build Read More …