Viking Cornerstone Features We’re Looking Forward To

On Saturday we board Viking Ocean Cruises first-ship Viking Star for a 15-night itinerary titled Into The Midnight Sun.  Starting with an overnight in London we also end with an overnight in Bergen. In between,  we sail first to Scotland then Read More …

Follow Viking Star In Real Time Satellite View

Viking Ocean Cruises new 930-passenger Viking Star is headed Into The Midnight Sun and we will be on board.   We’re counting down the days until we fly to London to sail for 15-nights    Follow along on Viking Star’s voyage and Read More …

Viking Orion Debut Officially Brings More Destination Choices

Moving right along as they sail toward a fleet of 16 ocean cruising vessels, Viking Cruises took delivery of fifth ship Viking Orion yesterday.  Perhaps a bit more personal to Florida cruise travelers, the latest Venice-class ship from Viking Ocean Read More …

Everyone Is Rocking Right Along Then Viking Drops A Bomb

It figures.  Just when cruise lines had begun to heal wounds suffered in battle with fierce new Viking Ocean Cruises, it happens. The Viking sneak attack caught the rest of the cruise industry by surprise, attracting top crew and well-traveled Read More …

Viking Sun World Cruise: Talk About A Great Christmas Gift

Viking Cruises new Viking Sun sailed off from Miami this week on a World Cruise that will visit five continents, 35 countries and 64 ports in five months.  During the 141-day journey from Miami to London, Viking Sun will first explore Cuba and Read More …

Viking Quality A Hit In The Caribbean

Quality is a significant factor in any travel experience.  Experience it once on any given cruise line and we expect it again, the next time.   We like a number of travel brands for that very reason: we know what Read More …

River Cruising FAQ Answered: Getting Home, Mobility And Tours

Booking nearly two years in advance, Don and Sharon* are going on a European river cruise in the Fall of 2018.  Just past the one year out mark, they have questions not all that uncommon to anyone planning their first Read More …

Persistent Viking Plans Plenty New Ships In 2019

Continuing a leadership position in the land of European river cruises, Viking will build seven new river ships in 2019.  Six of the comfy 190-passenger Viking Longships will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  One Read More …