Why Australians are surging onto the rivers of France with Viking

Demand for food and wine experiences and historic sites is driving a big jump in Australian passenger on the rivers of France, according to Viking River Cruises. Australian guests are up 20% this year, […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 6 2019

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Viking Sigyn captain back in custody on suspicion of evidence tampering

A Budapest court has ordered the Ukrainian captain of the Viking Sigyn to be remanded back into custody, the captain’s attorney told reporters last week. Earlier in May, the Viking Sigyn and a local sightseeing […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 6 2019

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Heatwave and low water levels in Europe may force river cruise itinerary changes

The heatwave in Europe has hit record breaking highs, with countries like France reaching temperatures of up to 41C in Lyon, 33C in Budapest in Hungary and 33C in parts of Germany. The heatwave has […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 24 2019

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Who’s to blame for the deaths on the Danube?

On May 29, Viking River Cruises’ Viking Sigyn collided with a local sightseeing boat during a stormy night time cruise along the most crowded stretch of the Danube. While seven people were rescued, 28 people, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 10 2019

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Death toll rises as rescue teams lift tourist boat from the river after Danube collision

Hungarian police have confirmed the identity of four more victims from a collision on the Danube River, two weeks ago. The death toll is now at 24 after a Viking River Cruises ship, the Viking […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 13 2019

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The lessons of the Danube for the future of river cruising

It’s a blessing and a curse – the world is increasingly becoming smaller with tourists vying to see the jewels of the globe. The Danube is one of the most popular destinations for river cruises […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 4 2019

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Seven dead, 21 missing after Viking river ship collides with tourist boat

Hungarian police have arrested the captain of a Viking River Cruises ship after it collided with a small tourist ship on the Danube, killing at least seven South Korean tourists. There are 21 other passengers […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 31 2019

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Increased demand in Egypt sees another Viking River Cruises ship

Viking River Cruises is adding a second ship into Egypt, one of the most highly sought after river destinations in the world. The cruise line said that the new Nile River ship, the Viking Osiris […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 7 2019

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Save up to $8,000 as 2019 produces Europe’s best ever cruise bargains

Europe’s 2019 river cruise season has kicked off this month with lots of bullish talk, a series of new ships – and some very special bargain fares. No-one knows whether it is a hangover from […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Apr 23 2019

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Viking River Cruises launches seven new ships in one day

Viking River Cruises simultaneously launched seven new ships today with christening ceremonies spanning Germany, Portugal and Switzerland. Viking employees, journalists and travel agents were in Basel, Switzerland for the christening of two ships while the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 20 2019

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