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Our Viking Elegant Elbe Adventure: In Photos

Posted onJuly 26, 2016March 20, 2017AuthorChris Owen

Just back from a 10-night adventure with Viking River Cruises, we have the entire experience in one photo gallery.  Want to know more?  Check these resources published before, during and after our travels: Learn More Want to know more about Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagselegant, Photos, Viking

Viking Leader Comes Home

Posted onJuly 21, 2016August 22, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Viking Ocean Cruises highlighted their heritage when founder and chairman, Torstein Hagen commemorated the arrival of new Viking Sea in five new Norwegian ports of call. A Norwegian native, Hagen was on hand during the traditional maritime plaque ceremonies attended by local officials, harbor masters, Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagscomes, leader, Viking

Crystal Expansion Brings Luxe River Option

Posted onMay 25, 2016August 6, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Crystal Mozart is the first vessel in Crystal River Cruises’ fleet. The 160-passenger ship embarks on her maiden voyage along the Danube River this July.  Basically planning on having something for every luxury traveler, Crystal River Cruises is part of a dynamic Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsbrings, crystal, expansion, option, river

The Unexpected Star Of Viking River Cruises

Posted onMay 25, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Christening complete, a dozen more Viking Longships will begin sailing as the 2015 river cruise season begins.  Enabling a couple thousand more travelers to enjoy the Viking travel experience each week, a hearty congratulations is in order. Thank you Viking River Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsCruises, river, unexpected, Viking

Plan Now For Your Christmas Markets Cruise

Posted onMay 2, 2016March 20, 2017AuthorChris Owen

The other day, a friend told me she was going on a Christmas markets river cruise and was quite excited about it.  After traveling with Viking River Cruises to the Christmas Markets of Europe, I had no problem understanding that excitement but Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagschristmas, cruise, markets

Designing Your European River Cruise Packing List

Posted onApril 27, 2016November 3, 2016AuthorChris Owen

At about two weeks before sailing, it’s time to get serious about your European river cruise packing list.  Taking stock of goals for any trip plays a role; the right tools for the job are needed, wherever that sailing may Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagscruise, designing, european, packing, river

Ten Reasons To Book Your Christmas Markets River Cruise Yesterday

Posted onApril 26, 2016April 26, 2018AuthorChris Owen

Sailing multiple times with Viking River Cruises for a Christmas Markets river cruise, one critical part of the overall experience that became apparent really quickly: don’t wait around to book.  The first time we tried, they were sold out six months in Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagschristmas, cruise, markets, reasons, river, yesterday

Viking Cruises Cultural Exploration A Consistent Theme

Posted onApril 6, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

As we sail along on the maiden voyage of Viking Cruises new Viking Sea, we’re going one on one with the destinations we visit on our Empires of the Mediterranean Itinerary.  Sailing from Istanbul to Venice, an included tour at each Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagsconsistent, Cruises, cultural, exploration, theme, Viking

Viking Longships Christening 2016: Looking Back

Posted onFebruary 16, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Cruise travelers sailing with Viking River Cruises see and experience iconic landmarks, cities, towns, villages, people and history, all while gliding up and down the rivers of the world.  The Viking Longships Christening 2016 will enable more cruise travelers to Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagschristening, longships, looking, Viking

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