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 …

Cruise News Rodeo Roundup: Viking 5 Update, Seattle AK Win & Cuddly Bears

A collection of stories from around the world of cruise travel.   Norwegian Breakaway Sails From New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line announced an update to the line’s 2018/2019 deployment, offering guests an exciting new opportunity to set sail from the Read More …

Ten Minutes From The Ship: Easing Into International Travel

One of the best parts of seeing the world by ship is the safe and secure environment that vessel provides.  By river or sea, we go off exploring on a tour or by ourselves then return to our home away Read More …