Viking Ocean Cruises invited a couple dozen travel writers, including myself, on a six-day preview sailing as Viking Star made her way to christening ceremonies in Bergen, Norway, on May 17. Our group had time not only to explore the vessel but also to hear from Viking Ocean … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruise On The Mississippi
The Vikings are on the move again. Last week, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and officials from the Port of New Orleans announced that Viking River Cruises will be coming to the Mississippi. Operating from New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, Viking will introduce six new … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruises Again Operating Egyptian River Cruise Tours
Viking River Cruises has quietly restarted operations along the Nile, offering numerous departures beginning this month and continuing on through December of this year aboard the MS Mayfair and the MS Omar El Khayam. This comes as great news for adventurous river … [Read more...]
Open For Bookings: Nearly All-Inclusive, Viking Ocean Cruises’ New Viking Star
THE BEVERLY HILTON, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA — Perhaps the biggest surprise announced last week during the Viking Ocean Cruises' reveal: lead-in per diems at just under $300 per person with included WiFi, an included tour in each port of call, overnight stays in embarkation and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving in Europe: Viking Odin River Cruise Review
I had the opportunity to experience a river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in Europe on Viking Odin longship. ITINERARY & PORTS: We sailed from Budapest to Vienna, Passau, Melk, Regensburg and ended in Nuremberg. I really enjoyed all of the cities and we were lucky … [Read more...]