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Viking Caribbean: Something New For Someone New
As we countdown to the arrival of Viking Star in the Caribbean, our focus has been primarily on which Viking ocean travel features will be new, different and exciting. In the familiar Caribbean, the Viking difference will be easily noticed, appreciated Read More …
Viking Star Passes Ultimate Cruise Traveler Test
Sailing along with Viking Ocean Cruises, we’ve paused our Countdown to the Caribbean to explore the notion of sailing to North America, sort of like ancient Vikings are believed to have done. It’s been a voyage that has stopped at interesting places, been Read More …
Key West A Popular Destination By Sea Or Land
Key West, Florida is a popular stop on cruise line itineraries and one we have visited several times. Our first introduction to Key West came via Carnival Fascination, then sailing from Miami. It was just before the tragic events of Read More …
Spectacular Travel Moments With Viking Ocean Cruises
Stopping in Greenland, we visited the remote city of Nanortalik as Viking Star continued to reposition from Europe to North America. Themed “In The Wake Of Vikings” we had cruised through the Prince Christian Sound along the way, continuing to Read More …
Galapagos Island Cruise Options Sustain and Expand, Simultaneously
The Galápagos are an archipelago of volcanic islands on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean and home to a number of endemic species studied by Charles Darwin eventually leading to his theory of evolution by natural selection. Sailing in Read More …
Vikings Explore Prince Christian Sound, Very Carefully
Viking Star’s smaller size enables the ship to call in smaller ports and dock in different places than possible on larger ships. That will be a big plus for the Viking Caribbean experience as we continue the countdown. That ability Read More …
Exploring Iceland Like Vikings: Thoughtfully
Joining Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Star on an itinerary themed In The Wake Of Vikings, I joined the sailing in progress, hopping on in Reykjavik, Iceland. My first time in this land, it was abundantly clear from the start: I Read More …
Viking Introduces Previously Ignored Caribbean
Royal Caribbean tiptoed around the topic a bit, touting the historic value of Falmouth in Jamaica when the purpose built cruise port was opened. When was the last time you heard anything about historic Falmouth? Carnival Corporation hit the mark in Read More …
Travelers Cash In On Terrorist Activity, Life Goes On
Traveling internationally on a regular basis, I’m concerned about being safe abroad. Reports of terrorist activity signal caution every step of the way. Still, many travelers from North America can and do fly to Europe without incident every day. They Read More …