The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: Going Through Locks, Will They Be Frozen?

A big part of the river cruise experience is going through locks.  Last summer, on our Portraits of Southern France itinerary with Viking River Cruises,  we went through a bunch of them. Raising or lowering just one or several boats at Read More …

The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: Bringing Home Gifts From Europe

Bringing home gifts from Europe vacation is one of a number of topics not normally discussed leading up to a Christmas Markets sailing.  With strict luggage requirements, it is not as easy as bringing an extra suitcase which could incur a Read More …

Viking Celebrates Start of 2024 Euro River Season

Viking kicks off the 2024 river cruise season in Europe! Their award-winning Viking Longships®, designed for European waterways with a maximum of 190 guests, are ready to sail on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, and more. Viking is excited to Read More …

Viking Christmas Markets Cruise A Unique Travel Experience

Toward the end of European river cruise season, cities and towns along the Rhine and Danube take on a colorful holiday spirit.  Winter is just around the corner and even the revolutionary longships of Viking River Cruises will pause operations Read More …

Ten More Hits Of Our Viking Christmas Cruise

At the end of every cruise, when we have left the ship and are on the way back home I always ask whoever I am sailing what their favorite part of the experience was.  Looking back on our Viking River Read More …