Viking Star Ambiance Sets The Mood For First Caribbean Sailing

It was a comparatively quick trip from Orlando to New York City to board Viking Ocean Cruises first ship Viking Star.  Any other sailing with Viking has always required an international flight; well with the investment of time but a Read More …

In New York, My Viking Story Begins

It’s official, Viking Ocean Cruises first ship, Viking Star sailed into New York harbor as part of its inaugural North American voyage. The 930-guest ship docked at Manhattan Cruise Terminal at noon, just after sailing past the Statue of Liberty with a Read More …

Viking Star Arrives In New York City

One of the best parts of working on a cruise ship is getting the see the world.  Sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises not long ago, the crew aboard was excited for the ship’s arrival in New York City. For many, Read More …

Viking World Cruise: I Could Do That

So with just a couple days to go before we board Viking Cruises new Viking Star in New York City, thought we might take a look at the voyage of a lifetime.  That would be Viking Ocean Cruises World Cruise, Read More …

Slideshow: Favorite Viking Star Features I Can’t Wait To See

So, three days from now we’ll be on our way to New York City for a 15-day sailing of Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Star.  The itinerary, New York to the West Indies features three full days at sea to Read More …

Reader Question Highlights Viking Attention To Detail

Enjoyed by cruise travelers everywhere Viking Star has sailed: a balcony for everyone and not a one with an obstructed view.  We could stop right there and move along to other features of the new ship from Viking Ocean Cruises Read More …

Viking Caribbean Preview: More Of Your Questions Answered

This time next week, we’ll be at sea on Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Star.  It will be the first of three full days at sea, on the way to San Juan on a 15- day New York to the West Read More …

Viking Caribbean Preview: Your Questions Answered

So this time next week we will have sailed away from New York City on the way to the Caribbean.   Nothing really unusual about that, cruise ships do it all the time.  But that we will be back on Read More …

In The Wake Of Vikings [PHOTOS]

Viking Ocean Cruises’ In The Wake Of Vikings itinerary transformed a simple repositioning cruise from Europe to North America into a lifetime quality travel event. Sailing from Bergen to Montreal, we joined Viking Star’s journey in progress, hopping on in Iceland.  In Read More …