The ocean-cruising arm of Viking River Cruises took another step closer to reality yesterday, with the cutting of the first steel for Viking Cruises’ new Viking Star. Hot on the heels of one of … [Read more...] about Viking Cuts First Steel For New Viking Star
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‘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
Tauck Joins CLIA
You may have read that long-standing tour operator Tauck has now become a member of the Cruise Lines International Association, or CLIA. But you may not know why that’s a bigger news event than it … [Read more...] about Tauck Joins CLIA
Where Am I? Hashtag Hint: #VikingLongships
It seems that everyone I know is — or was — on a Christmas markets river cruise this year. Several travel agents who I have spoken with either have been — or are on their way. Writers for Avid … [Read more...] about Where Am I? Hashtag Hint: #VikingLongships
AmaWaterways Serves Up More Innovations in 2013
This year has been a memorable one for California-based AmaWaterways, but what’s in store for 2013 is shaping up to be even better. Making its 10th appearance at the World Travel Market (WTM) in … [Read more...] about AmaWaterways Serves Up More Innovations in 2013
In Pictures: The Douro with Uniworld, Part II
Last week, we showed you some of the many sights experienced by my parents as they sailed aboard Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' intimate Douro Spirit on an 11-day voyage through Portugal and Spain … [Read more...] about In Pictures: The Douro with Uniworld, Part II