Viking Summer Of Culture Continues Destination Focus

On rivers or in oceans, Viking Cruises offers a travel option laser-focused on the places their ships visit.  That focus resolves in real life as what Viking refers to as “extraordinarily well-designed” cruises that enable engagement with like-minded fellow travelers and Read More …

Interesting Viking Tour Brings Global View In Very Simple Terms

I remember the first Earth Day many decades ago when I was in Junior High School.  An idealistic time in anyone’s life, I took the matter of saving the planet to heart, if only through the next few years.  Moving Read More …

Once Nearing Extinction, Cruise Ship Libraries Are Back

On a long sailing with a number of days at sea, cruise travelers go about occupying their time a number of ways.  Onboard programming is designed to fill that time with seminars, activities, and demonstrations. Some passengers get into those Read More …

Interesting Viking Cruise Itineraries Bring New Travel Choices

Destination-focused cruise lines continue to differentiate themselves from one another a number of ways.  Royal Caribbean International’s diverse fleet of ships is split into seven different classes, each with a unique personality of its own. Carnival Cruise Line continues delivering Read More …

Our Flawless Viking River Cruise Story

Our Summer 2017 trip to Europe brought us back to Viking River Cruises for a 15-day Grand European Tour.  It had been a while since we sailed with Viking on the river, recently devoting a lot of time to Viking Read More …

Viking Sky Christening Marks Summer Solstice In Norway

[PRESS RELEASE] Viking Cruises® (www.vikingruises.com) today announced that its third ocean ship, Viking Sky®, was officially christened during a public celebration in Tromsø, Norway. Located above the Arctic Circle on Norway’s northwest coast, Tromsø is a popular destination for viewing Read More …

Accuracy Check: Viking Top Of Cologne Tour

It was billed as a privileged access tour and indeed it was. Our Top of Cologne tour was actually the second of the day. Steps from our Viking Longship, we explored the highlights on a walking tour earlier in the Read More …