Tag: #VikingCruises
State-of-the-art Viking Longships offer cruise travelers unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.
Ocean v River: Another Look
Choose either a river or ocean cruise and they both sail on water. At first glance, one might think that is about all they have in common. But a closer look reveals that those who design the overall choreography of either Read More …
River Cruising FAQ Answered: Getting Home, Mobility And Tours
Booking nearly two years in advance, Don and Sharon* are going on a European river cruise in the Fall of 2018. Just past the one year out mark, they have questions not all that uncommon to anyone planning their first 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 …
Cruise News Rodeo Roundup: Viking 5 Update, Seattle AK Win & Cuddly Bears
A collection of stories from around the world of cruise travel. Norwegian Breakaway Sails From New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line announced an update to the line’s 2018/2019 deployment, offering guests an exciting new opportunity to set sail from the Read More …
Ten Minutes From The Ship: Easing Into International Travel
One of the best parts of seeing the world by ship is the safe and secure environment that vessel provides. By river or sea, we go off exploring on a tour or by ourselves then return to our home away 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 …
Viking Takes Delivery Of Fourth Ship Viking Sun
[Press Release] Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sun®, the company’s fourth ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On October 4, Viking Sun will set sail from Venice, 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 …
2019 Viking World Cruise Detailed
With the 2017-18 version of Viking Ocean Cruises 141 day World Cruise sailing from Miami to London totally sold out, the revolutionary ocean cruise line is looking to 2019 for the next one. “We offer itineraries that are designed for explorers, Read More …