Last week, we discussed how finding the perfect wine river cruise for might be difficult. You need to research cruise lines, destinations and wine regions, and the process can be overwhelming. This series will help guide you way through the different cruise lines, so you can learn what makes each of them special. The goal is to help you find the perfect cruise. Up next, we have Viking River Cruises.Viking River Cruises, established in 1997 by a Scandinavian and Dutch Consortium, initially started by purchasing four Russian ships and provided Russian River Cruises to Europeans. It wasn’t until 2010 that Viking expanded to the American market, establishing their US headquarters in Los Angeles, California. With this rapid expansion, they now have over 60 cruise ships, and continue to grow. Today their core value remains to keep the tradition of exploration along the world’s greatest waterways alive.
Why go on a Viking River Cruise?
Viking offer cruises are destination-focused and crafted to include a mix of cosmopolitan and mall ports. With most meals included on almost all their cruises, Viking has some of the most economical river cruises around.
On Viking you get:
- Local guides with knowledge of the best wine and food.
- A slightly lower price than most river cruises
- Easy ways to personalize your trip by using Viking Concierges and Program Directors
- Local entertainment and Viking Culture Curriculum programs that bring culture and history to life.
With a 99.6% customer satisfaction rate it is safe to say Viking is one of the best cruise services around. Through their thoughtfully designed itineraries, fine dining services, and inspiring destinations, Viking cruises is determined to give the best experience at the best value, with many itineraries starting at just $1,956 per person!
Where to go?
Need an idea on where to go? Viking offers fantastic wine adventures that is sure to impress from Germany to Portugal. Here is an example of one of their river cruises.
City of Lights
- Cruise the Moselle, Rhine and Main Rivers
- 12 Days – Paris to Prague, with optional hotel extensions in in Paris and Prague
- Available during the entire 2015 season
Discover the romance of Paris and its many historic landmarks, and fall in love with the graceful architecture of Prague, home to countless spires and a vibrant cultural scene. Pricing for this itinerary starts at $2,956 per person.
Whether you are shopping for your next holiday away or just for a surprise vacation for two, download our Wine River Cruise Guide if you want more information on this trip and others available!
