Viking has outlined its 2020-2021 World Cruise, which will span 161 days, 6 continents, 33 countries and 75 ports, with overnight stays in unique ports of call. Departing Miami on December 14, 2020, on Viking Sun, this epic journey will visit the Caribbean, Americas, Australia, … [Read more...]
High Water, Low Water: Dealing With Water Levels on a River Cruise
Whether a river has high or low water levels is something you’re unlikely to consider when planning your river cruise. Unlike ocean cruises, river cruises operate in the margins. The depth of water underneath the keel, or bottom, of your ship can be less than a foot in many … [Read more...]
The Panama Canal: Fascinating Us for Over 100 Years
For centuries, it was a pipe dream: the idea of a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via Panama. As early as 1534, people had tried – in various ways – to improve trade without the need for lengthy and dangerous sailings around the horn of South America. But … [Read more...]
Expedition Antarctica: Ultimate Adventure Cruise
For many, a voyage to Antarctica is the crown jewel of the expedition cruising world. The ultimate adventure, a voyage to the Southernmost Continent is a veritable rite of passage within the cruising world, and representative of what may very well be one of the least-visited … [Read more...]
Alaska Cruise Tours: What Are They, and Why Should I Take One?
Springtime heralds the return of cruises to Alaska. Each year, dozens of ships ply the waters of Southeast Alaska and the Canadian province of British Columbia en-route from Vancouver or Seattle to the “Last Frontier.” While cruises to Alaska are familiar to … [Read more...]