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 …
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 …
Northern Europe is especially popular during Christmas time because it offers snowy landscapes, festive traditions and beautiful architecture. “While it’s said that there’s no place like home during holidays, seeing these extra-festive locations may convince you otherwise. Holiday spirit is Read More …
Travel experts have named the top ten Christmas markets for tourists to visit around the world. Luxury cruise company Panache Cruises have researched the ten most unusual Christmas markets around the world which visitors can explore. 1- Leiden, The Netherlands Read More …
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam VII departed the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, today on its historic 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing. The 15-day journey recreates Holland America Line’s maiden voyage of Rotterdam I that departed the city 150 years ago today. Read More …
Holland America Line is preparing for its 150th Anniversary in 2023 with a year of celebrations and a special transatlantic crossing in October. Ready to recreate a bygone era of ocean travel through Holland America Line’s history, guests on board Read More …
Viking has been voted both the Best River Line and the Best Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking was recently named #1 for both rivers and oceans by Travel + Leisure, making it the only Read More …
Viking has taken delivery of Viking Polaris®, the company’s second purpose-built expedition ship Read More …
My Viking story started with the inauguration of Viking Longships in Amsterdam and there has been no looking back ever since. It’s the last part of that statement “…and there has been no lookng back,” that is of particular Read More …