Just a few years ago, you weren’t likely to hear “expedition cruises” and “luxury” used in the same sentence. Explorers setting off for, say, Greenland, the Northwest Passage or Antarctica would likely be tucking into cramped quarters on a decommissioned research ship. Fast … [Read more...]
Viking Cruises Announces New PCR Testing Facility
Viking® recently announced that it has completed installation of the first full-scale polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory at sea. This new onboard facility—an industry first—allows for unprecedented testing capacity in the cruise industry, enabling Viking to conduct PCR … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruises Let You Connect with Your Inner Explorer
If you’ve been on a river cruise or an African safari, you could be the perfect candidate for an expedition cruise. The former are two types of journeys with similar qualities to expedition cruises: they are rich with opportunities to interact with local people or view wildlife, … [Read more...]
Viking Sun Will Host Viking’s 2020-2021 World Cruise
Viking has outlined its 2020-2021 World Cruise, which will span 161 days, 6 continents, 33 countries and 75 ports, with overnight stays in unique ports of call. Departing Miami on December 14, 2020, on Viking Sun, this epic journey will visit the Caribbean, Americas, Australia, … [Read more...]