shore excursions

Reasons to Take a Christmas Markets Cruise with Viking Cruises

I'll be the first to admit it, I love warm weather cruises but I jumped at the chance to take a seven night Christmas...

American Queen Docks in Cincinnati Offering a Piece of Americana

After a four year hiatus, the largest passenger steamboat ever built, the American Queen, was back in Cincinnati.   In honor of this special occasion, Cincinnati Mayor...

Review of Romantic Danube River Cruise with Viking (From Nuremberg to...

Viking Danube Cruise Reviewe
A couple weeks ago we had the privilege of traveling down the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest, courtesy of Viking River Cruises.  ...

AmaWaterways Launches New Cabin Upgrade Program

AmaWaterways has launched a new cabin upgrade program that allows guests who are booked on an upcoming cruise to bid on upgrades. AmaWaterways' new upgrade...

5 Ways Viking Takes Care of You Even When OFF the...

Viking info packet
We are currently on a 10 day Viking cruise, with the first two days being spent in Lisbon before we head up to Port,...

Photos of Viking Torgil as We Cruise Portugal’s Douro River

torgil in port
The last few days have flown by as we have sailed up and down the Douro River in Portugal, exploring quaint towns, historically rich...

The Best 40 Photos from Our Viking River Cruise in Portugal

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Viking Cruises extended to us an invitation we simply could not refuse.  This was an opportunity to take a 10 day river cruise down...

8 Benefits of Booking a Viking River Cruise

River cruising is still a popular travel option that takes travelers up close and personal with iconic landmarks and bucket list dreams. Exploring the...

Types of Travelers Who Would Like a River Cruise

Like their ocean-going counterparts, river cruises are also a more inclusive experience than land travel. That reality makes river cruising a viable option for...

5 Reasons a Viking River Cruise Might Be for You

River cruising continues to be a popular travel option, especially for those making the jump to International travel. The inclusive value and efficient way...