The big news in the river cruise industry wasn’t all Vikings last week: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises officially welcomed their newest vessel into the fleet in a stunning ceremony in Porto, Portugal … [Read more...] about Uniworld Christens Queen Isabel in Portugal
River Cruising’s Crowded Future?
Last week, we attended the christening of Viking River Cruises' spectacular Viking Longships in the Dutch city of Amsterdam. But this was no ordinary event: A total of 10 river cruise ships were … [Read more...] about River Cruising’s Crowded Future?
In Pictures: The Viking Longships 2013 Christening Ceremonies
Wednesday was a huge day for Viking River Cruises. Not only did the company christen an astonishing 10 new Viking Longships in a single go, Viking River Cruises also set a new Guinness World Record … [Read more...] about In Pictures: The Viking Longships 2013 Christening Ceremonies
100 Viking Longships by 2020? That’s Tor’s Vision. Today, 10 Ships Christened In Amsterdam, A World Record
A representative from Guinness World Records was at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam today to certify that Torstein Hagen and his Viking River Cruises had staked a new claim in the record books: 10 … [Read more...] about 100 Viking Longships by 2020? That’s Tor’s Vision. Today, 10 Ships Christened In Amsterdam, A World Record
River Cruise Basics: Reclaiming your VAT
If you’re headed to Europe this year on a river cruise — and we know you are — you’ll most likely be buying either souvenirs of your journey for yourself or loved ones. That means that before your … [Read more...] about River Cruise Basics: Reclaiming your VAT
‘That’s A Lot Of Bottles’ & Other Tales Of 12 Ship Christenings This Week
Arriving at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport before 7 a.m. on a dreary winter's day, one should not expect to be greeted with enthusiasm or humor. And thus that is the reason I was caught by surprise when … [Read more...] about ‘That’s A Lot Of Bottles’ & Other Tales Of 12 Ship Christenings This Week