Viking’s newest ship Viking Orion which will head to Australian waters later this year has been christened in a glamorous ceremony in Livorno, Italy. Orion which will cruise to Southeast Asia and China in August before arriving in Sydney in November, was christened by godmother and retired NASA astronaut Dr Anna Fisher. Dr Fisher used … Read more
The battle for the luxury cruise dollar is heating up with top lines offering special flight deals, especially on Asian routes, as they present their new itineraries. Luxury line Silversea is offering “exceptional” savings on Asian cruise packages, with free economy flights and an upgrade to business class for $999 one way provided bookings are … Read more
The growing popularity of world cruises is evident in the number of cruise lines which now offer guests the opportunity to essentially live on a cruise ship. Luxury cruise line Cunard pioneered the idea of the ‘continuous cruise’. The Laconia left New York in November 1922 for the first ever circumnavigation of the globe by … Read more
The stunning Viking Ocean Cruises has announced the longest world cruise which will span 245 days, six continents, 59 countries, 113 ports as well as 22 overnight stays. The Ultimate World Cruise which starts at $117,995 per person (or $481 per day), it’s a bucket-list trip for die-hard cruisers. The eight-month world cruise on the … Read more
In an incredibly tragic incident, a Viking river cruise ship has struck a bridge in southern Germany, killing two crew members. It appears the retractable wheelhouse, a common feature of European river ships, was not pulled down in time to avoid being crushed by the bridge. The Viking Freya, which was carrying 230 people, crashed … Read more
Cabins: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms). All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom. Dining: Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills … 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.
