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Viking Upgrades Logo Shop, Feeds Fan Frenzy

Posted onApril 8, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

On Viking River Cruises fleet of Viking Longships, little space is wasted.  There’s no room/need/desire for a casino. The culturally curious travelers who sail with Viking have done their share of gambling. They prefer to bet on a sure thing: an engaging Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsfeeds, frenzy, upgrades, Viking

Carnival Taps Top Craft Maker For Vista Brew Recipe

Posted onApril 8, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

New Carnival Vista will feature the first brewery at sea, continuing to build a solid foundation in the world of specialty beer.  At the ship’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery, Carnival guests will have a choice of three distinctly flavored beers, Read More …

CategoriesCuisineTagscarnival, craft, maker, recipe, vista

Viking Cruises Global View Via Tiny Details

Posted onApril 7, 2016April 7, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Spending the day in Athens on new Viking Sea brought a glorious overall experience in a very big way. Starting dockside in the morning with our first really good opportunity to see Viking Sea in full view got the day Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsCruises, details, Viking

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

Desktop-Worthy Photos Of Beautiful New Cruise Ships

Posted onApril 4, 2016September 4, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam will sail into service shortly, charting a new course for the Netherlands-born cruise line.  While simultaneously respecting Holland America’s past and positioning them for future growth, the rollout of ms Koningsdam is going to be quite a Read More …

CategoriesImages/VideoTagsbeautiful, cruise, desktop, Photos, ships, worthy

Viking Sea: Welcome Back To Comfortable Cruising

Posted onApril 4, 2016September 4, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Returning to Viking Ocean Cruises to sail new Viking Sea on the ship’s maiden voyage, I expected familiarly.  Twin sister to Viking Star, that’s exactly what I found.  Following the same comfortable cruising formula for success that propelled Viking River Cruises Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscomfortable, cruising, Viking

A Half Dozen Sources Of Cruise Inspiration

Posted onApril 4, 2016April 1, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Travelers choose cruise vacations for different reasons. Some agree with industry talking points: Unpack once, visit multiple destinations; A safe and secure mode of travel; No cooking or cleaning like at home; An outstanding travel value and more.  The health-oriented Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruise, dozen, inspiration, sources

Social Impact Travel About To Set Sail

Posted onApril 3, 2016September 4, 2016AuthorChris Owen

In a New York City event, Carnival Corporation announced a giant leap in its philanthropic efforts, launching a new trademarked brand dubbed ‘fathom’ and defining a new travel category tagged ‘social impact travel’.  In a nutshell, Carnival Corp is moving 710-passenger MV Adonia Read More …

CategoriesCruise IndustryTagsabout, social, travel

Viking Sisters Meet, Papa Pleased

Posted onApril 2, 2016September 4, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Viking Ocean Cruises saw the two Viking sisters together for the first time yesterday as Viking Star and Viking Sea met in Santorini.  It’s a rare event when the ships of cruise lines with small fleets are at the same place.  That’s something we Read More …

CategoriesCruise IndustryTagspleased, sisters, Viking

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