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 …

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 …

Viking Takes Delivery Of Fourth Ship Viking Sun

[Press Release] Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sun®, the company’s fourth ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On October 4, Viking Sun will set sail from Venice, Read More …

Smithsonian’s Mighty Cruise Ships Debut This Week

The Smithsonian is back with a new season of Mighty Cruise Ships, this week featuring Star Clippers unique tall ship with sails, Royal Clipper. Previously, Mighty Cruise Ships programming has included a profile of R.M.S. Queen Mary and others.  Land Read More …

Enjoy Cruise Destinations Longer: Now You Can

Cruise travelers enjoy a visiting a number of interesting places on any given itinerary.  Cruising represents an outstanding value when compared to visiting the same places anyway we do it, minus the ship, backpacking a possible exception. It’s why travelers Read More …