Viking has announced a bold change to its cancellation policies to help passengers caught in the dilemma of whether or not to book a cruise because of COVID-19. Passengers can postpone their cruise up until 24 hours before the planned departure, without incurring any cancellation fees, the line announced on their website today. The move comes … Read more
Cruisers are heading for the polar regions in a big way with demand running at unprecedented levels. The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators said that 40,665 tourists visited Antarctica in the 2018-19 season – up 60 per cent compared to the 25,342 who arrived in 2014-15. Australians, renowned for being intrepid travellers, are also … Read more
Viking fans can look forward to the return of Viking Orion Down Under when she sails in Australian waters for three months from December 2021 to March 2022 – her fourth consecutive season. Viking Orion will offer six 15-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries from Sydney to Auckland. She ends her season with a 17-day … Read more
Viking Cruises has revealed the first details of its ground-breaking expedition fleet, including two brand new ships – Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, which will start sailing beginning 2022. They have revealed their first itineraries – two 13-day voyages, one in the Arctic and another in the Antarctic. The expedition ships will be smaller than … Read more
It’s two weeks into the world’s longest cruise on the Viking Sun and we find out from Australian couple, Roger Foenander and David Mutton, just what it’s like to be aboard. The record breaking 245-day Ultimate World Cruise is Roger, 71, and David’s, 62, third world cruise. They were on Viking’s inaugural world cruise in … Read more
To attract culturally curious travellers, Viking has launched seven new ocean cruises across Australia, Asia, India, the Middle East and Europe in 2021. The new itineraries ranging from 22 to 40 days, will offer “incredibly diverse” journeys to explore an unusual mix of destinations including India, Oman, Egypt, Cambodia, the Philippines and Australia. Those booking … Read more
Viking Cruises is facing a class action lawsuit from American passengers who were on Viking Sky, the ship that suffered an engine failure in the middle of a storm off the coast of Norway on March 23. The passengers are seeking US$10 million in damages from Viking Cruises, according to Attorney Michael Winkleman. But Mr … Read more
The summer cruise season is drawing to a close, but you can be sure that the lines and guests are already gearing up for the next. In fact, the countdown has already started. The new season will bring new ships, fresh upgrades and some stunning new destinations and activities. Because Australians are now booking 10 … Read more
A decade ago, cruise lines were battling a reputation for “booze cruises”. Today, cruising is so much more than buffet food and drinking to excess. So how does the passenger who doesn’t want the “drinks package” but still enjoys a glass of wine fare? After all, encouraging responsible consumption is in everyone’s interests, right? Many … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
