There has been a boom in retiring at sea – it’s increasingly becoming more common to find retirees spending their well-earned money sailing the seven seas. So much so, that there are a number of companies that offer permanent residents on retirement village style ships. The World is a luxury residence at sea only that … Read more
When Stephen and Judith Medcalf joined the Viking Sky to see the Northern Lights in Norway, they were looking for some rest and relaxation after a close relative’s death. Instead, they had one of the scariest experiences of their lives, winched from the heaving decks of the ship after she lost power in a storm … Read more
“It’s never too early for a cocktail.” Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while you’re on vacation. Cruise lines don’t need an excuse. They have been putting passengers in vacation mode for years with superstar mixologists, themed bars, specialty cocktails and exclusive collaborations. Cruise Passenger … Read more
Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where the best value is. Always keen to keep our readers relaxed, we’ve done the hard work for you and surveyed … Read more
Viking and Fincantieri have signed contracts for two of six new ships to be delivered in 2024 and 2025. The new ships will have a similar design to their current fleet with the inclusion of “latest available technologies”. Their existing ocean fleet feature all-balcony staterooms, a gross tonnage of about 47,800 tons with accommodation for … Read more
Australia’s newest homeported ship, the Viking Orion, is making her way towards Sydney this week – and causing quite a stir among premium competitors. The brand new small ship – she carries 930 passengers – is in Northern Queensland this morning. She is part of the Viking Ocean fleet, which is just three years old … Read more
Viking today announced its sixth ship – the 930-guest Viking Jupiter floated out. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the industry, only four years after launching its ocean business. Named in honor of the planet Jupiter, the ship will spend … Read more
The line that conquered Europe’s rivers by sheer weight of numbers, launching so many ship it made the Guinness Book of Records, has now announced a record six new ocean ships. Viking Cruises ordered the extension to its successful luxury fleet from Italian shipyard Fincantieri in a deal that raises the company’s total ocean order … Read more
by Teresa Ooi and Peter Lynch Australians looking for small-ship luxury cruises will be spoilt for choice in 2018 as the sector booms and lines bring more vessels to Sydney. But cruisers had better be quick. According to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Australians are booking cabins so far out that the line is set to … 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.
