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 …

Caribbean Destinations Destroyed By Storm: Should I Cancel My Cruise?

Caribbean destinations will be rebuilding from damage done during the 2017 hurricane season for years.  Sure, those who live on islands in the Caribbean are indeed accustomed to picking up the pieces after the ugly side of otherwise attractive weather. Read More …

Enjoy Cruise Destinations Longer: Now You Can

Cruise travelers enjoy a visiting a number of interesting places on any given itinerary.  Cruising represents an outstanding value when compared to visiting the same places anyway we do it, minus the ship, backpacking a possible exception. It’s why travelers Read More …

Happening Now: My Viking Journey

Traveling with Viking River Cruises, we’re on a 15-day Grand European Tour from Budapest to Amsterdam and hope you’ll follow along live as we share the experience a number of ways.  It’s a multi-dimensional travel adventure as we experience centuries Read More …

Viking Grand European Tour Planning Guide

In June, we return to Viking River Cruises for a 15-day Grand European Tour itinerary,  sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam.  As with any travel, being prepared often makes the difference between a good experience and a great one.  That rule is Read More …

First Time River Cruise Questions Answered, Verbally

European river cruising remains a hot topic with experienced cruise travelers, especially those who have not done one yet.  Rightfully so, the rivers of Europe connect a shared history and culture that goes back hundreds of years. Cities along those waterways have Read More …

Viking Longships Illustrated

To take a fresh look at the ships of Viking River Cruises we recently traveled to Germany to create Viking Longships Illustrated: A Resource For Your Cruise Planning Pleasure. The occasion: the christening of two new Viking Longships at a riverside ceremony in Koblenz, a Read More …

Our Viking Anniversary Adventure Year Begins

In September, we travel with Viking River Cruises on a 13-day voyage that promises to “reveal the real Russia as never before”.  It’s a special Viking Anniversary adventure that sails where the popular river cruise line began, 20 years ago.  After a number Read More …