Sailing with Viking River Cruises after the 2017 Viking Longships Christening, we’re taking another look at what the unique river cruising travel experience is all about. Through a variety of social sharing platforms (see below) and right here, some images Read More …
Lately, a lot of attention has been devoted to fast-growing Viking Ocean Cruises. Rightfully so, Viking’s ocean experience is a perfect fit for many of us. It’s a topic we’ll come back to here shortly and revisit often as more Read More …
In theory, it was music to the ears of savvy travelers: take us to interesting places, in comfort, along with other well-traveled individuals we can relate to. A rather simple message that had served Viking Cruises well on the rivers Read More …
Not all that long ago, booking far in advance nearly guaranteed the lowest price and greatest availability when booking a cruise vacation. That guideline still has some value today as cruise lines roll out new ships after a brief recession-induced intermission. The Read More …
In Holland America Oprah Partnership A Perfect Match, we jumped back a bit in the evolution of Holland America Line. The focus in that post: the dynamic back story of a big ship cruise line figuring out how to operate as a far smaller Read More …
In April 2018 Carnival Horizon will debut, doubling opportunities to experience a Carnival Cruise Line Vista-class ship. So unique is this class of ship that cruise travelers who may have moved along to other brands are giving Carnival a new look. Read More …
In the past, one my more challenging parts of preparing for travel had been learning something about the destinations we will visit. I just don’t like to study. Viking River Cruises changed all that with our very first river cruise. Read More …
Not all that long ago, travel guidebooks shared information not available elsewhere. Then came easily updated online versions, many from the same respected authors. The popularity of printed guidebooks took a step back. ‘Stop by the local library’ said experienced travel agents. ‘Use those Read More …
Sailing on the maiden voyage of Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Sea, we were impressed with the new ship and a familiar crew, many of which we had come to know on sister ship Viking Star. Collected along the way, Read More …