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Why now is the best time to nab a cruise bargain – lines slash thousands of dollars off fares

Cruise operators are offering huge savings to lure customers to use their Future Cruise Credits as research shows that Australians want to travel – but are confused about what is required. The result is that […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 19 2021
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Meet the Aussie couple defying the odds and hopping a world cruise next month

It’s been nearly two years since a cruise ship has docked in NSW and 76 year-old Ken Hodson and his wife Joy don’t want to wait any longer. They are heading from their home in […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Nov 11 2021
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New York to Antarctica? Aussies snap up new Viking Expedition route

Viking’a new expedition ship will sail one of the most fascinating and dramatic culture changes – from New York to Antarctica. Sailing on the new Viking Octantis, the cruise sails two oceans and visits 10 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 4 2021
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Viking on the rise with a new ocean ship and three new itineraries

Viking’s growth of its ocean fleet is continuing with Viking Saturn set to join up come early 2023. The company, which is hugely popular among Australians, plans to have 16 sister ships by 2027, all […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Oct 14 2021
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Scenic Azure lights the way as Europe’s waterways get back to business

Europe’s waterways were this week buzzing with activity as lines like Scenic, Viking and Avalon restarted their engines.  Scenic has resumed its river cruising in style on the Duoro River in Portugal. Scenic is operating […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Aug 5 2021
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Viking floats out its second expedition ship bound for the Arctic and Antarctica

Viking, one of the world’s leading ocean and river cruise lines, is venturing into expedition waters with the launch of two new dedicated vessels that will sail to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 29 2021
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Pressure mounts on Australia as international cruising returns to the United Kingdom

In a massive win for the global cruise industry, international cruises will be able to restart from England from Monday August 2. The move immediately sparked fresh calls for the Australian government to come up […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 29 2021
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A slice of Downton Abbey heads to Australia – the new Viking Mars bound for Down Under

Viking has revealed details around its newest ocean ship. The 930-guest Viking Mars will debut early in 2022 and she will be heading to Australia. The ship will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 16 2021
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The new Viking Venus heralds in a restart of cruising

Viking has revealed the name of its newest ocean vessel – the Viking Venus launched this week in an intimate event on the English Channel. British journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond is the ship’s godmother […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 19 2021
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Viking to offer longer cruise and land itineraries to satisfy pent-up demand

Viking is to offer longer cruise itineraries and extended land tours to satisfy the pent-up desire among travellers wanting to spend more quality time holidaying abroad. Based on its latest survey, Viking said that guests […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 29 2021
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Video: Viking welcomes Venus as UK fleets prepare to sail from May 17

Viking has taken delivery of its newest fleet member:  Viking Venus was handed over at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus , which has 465 all-veranda staterooms and room for 930 guests will now […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 16 2021
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River cruisers spoilt for choice with new Nile and Mississippi Viking sailings

Viking, owners of the world’s largest river cruise fleet, has launched a bold bid to re-stimulate the Australian market with a bumper brochure featuring two year’s of sailings for the first time. Australians are among […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 12 2021