Viking christened its newest river ship, Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The new river vessel is the fourth Viking ship now sailing the Nile River. In a time-honored tradition, Richard Riveire, the ship’s ceremonial godfather, named the ship — asking …
River cruise powerhouse Viking recently announced that Nile River voyages on the new Viking Hathor are now open for sale. Set to debut in 2024, that new river vessel will join the line’s expanding fleet of purpose-built ships along the …
For the first time ever, a European river line will sail year-round on the continent. Doing the honors is Viking River Cruises, which just announced wintertime — December 2023 through March 2024 — sailings on the Rhine River. Making Viking …
Another new, 168-passenger Viking Longship is headed for France’s Seine River. Launching in 2025, the river rambler will sail Viking’s popular eight-day “Paris & the Heart of Normandy” river cruise. Are you ready to admire iconic landmarks in the “City …
Simply put, France is a foodie’s paradise. In Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and along French rivers, travelers can savor foie gras, fresh oysters, boeuf Bourguignon and other delectable culinary favorites. The Meandering Traveler likes these six voyages below as great examples …
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series about what’s rolling on the Mississippi River in terms of river cruises and port activities in Natchez, MS. To read Part 1, go here first. If river cruisers are sailing …
It’s that time again! Let’s dig into the past month’s top travel news, snazzy reveals or simply unique happenings by air, land and sea. In this blog, we’ll highlight announcements made during March 2022. 1. Top Travel News: Americans …
Active, fitness-focused consumers who love hiking, biking or working out at home, initially might say “no” to a European river cruise. Yes, these luxury travelers typically “get” that pampering river cruises are an incredible way to float through the continent …
