You know a river cruise is good when the temperature dips below zero and central Europe is plunged into an unusual springtime cold snap, and you’re still having fun. That was the case for me, when I travelled with Viking River Cruises on a 12-day journey from Paris to the … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruises Welcomes Two New Additions to its Fleet
Viking River Cruises welcomed two new additions to its fleet. During a celebration that took place at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Koblenz, Germany, Viking Hild and Viking Herja were officially christened by ceremonial godmothers. Viking Hild will sail the … [Read more...]
European Christmas Markets: Our Favorite Time to Cruise
If we could only pick one more river cruise to take, it wouldn’t be a difficult decision. BothRiver Cruise Advisor’s Ralph Grizzle and myself would, without hesitation, hop aboard one of the festive Christmas Markets river cruises that close out the year on the rivers of … [Read more...]
A Big Win For Viking Ocean Cruises
Chalk up a big win for Viking Ocean Cruises. After little more than a year in service, the oceangoing arm of Viking River Cruises has been nominated by readers of Travel + Leisuremagazine as the #1 Ocean Cruise Line in the world. That’s a big deal in and of itself – but the … [Read more...]
World Cruise 2018, A Roundup Of Voyages From 114 Days To Six Months
Today, we take a look at some of the World Cruise 2018 voyages that already have been announced. These are voyages that are as unique as the ships that sail them, and for those who have the time and the money, few journeys are as rewarding as an around the world crusie. Crystal … [Read more...]