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A Hosted Cruise in Paradise

Travelers eager to explore the world and experience idyllic island life
felt the warm embrace of the South Pacific during a monthlong voyage
this January: Viking Ocean Cruises’ 32-Day Grand Polynesia
Voyage. They embarked on Viking Orion in Los Angeles, visiting the
dream destinations of Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea with longtime
Cruise Specialists Voyage Host Tom Mullen. Tom hosted small group
dinners, shared tips about his favorite places on the islands and was
always available for lively and informative conversations.

Cruise Specialists was at the pier in Los Angeles to welcome our
clients and assist with last-minute needs. Sales Director Susan Rios Celebrating at the equator
was there and shared that everyone was so upbeat and ready for an
adventure. “You could feel their energy and excitement to be cruising
again,” said Susan. Voyage Host Tom Mullen with client Joyce, enjoying afternoon tea OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

Travelers were enthusiastically greeted and felt at home on board
amidst the serene Scandinavian surroundings. Because this was a LECTURE SERIES AND ENRICHMENT RIVER CRUISETOUR
Grand Voyage, guests were treated to special events over and above Viking is known for its Culture Curriculum with enrichment
what one might typically expect, including a Captain’s reception and programs and an excellent lecture series. Many of these talks related NILE RIVER
keepsake gifts from Cruise Specialists.
to the destinations being visited, such as “The History Behind the 12-Day Pharaohs & Pyramids
FABULOUS FRENCH POLYNESIA Musical, South Pacific,” “Flora of French Polynesia,” and one focused 3-Night Hotel/Tour, then River Cruise
on Tom’s favorite explorer, Thor Heyerdahl. He and the other Roundtrip Cairo
After two glorious weeks of cruising, everyone looked forward to the passengers found the lectures to be spirited and fascinating. Viking Ra | September 1, 2023
arrival in French Polynesia. “As our ship approached Papeete, Tahiti, Fares From $6,599 pp (Veranda Suite)
I stood on deck and watched the view sailing in,” remarked Tom. RIGHT AT HOME WITH VIKING
“The island of Tahiti was beckoning from the distance and we could There is so much more to be shared about this voyage, including
see lovely Moorea on the starboard side.” Viking Orion was the first a recap of the spectacular cuisine, the relaxing days at sea, and OCEAN CRUISE
major cruise ship to call on Tahiti since early 2020 and it was quite a impressions of the staterooms and suites that Tom arranged for
celebration. Members of the local press commemorated the moment, himself and the Cruise Specialists clients to tour. You can read more in WORLD CRUISE
and travelers were greeted as they walked off the gangway by Tahitian three blog posts about the voyages at CruiseSpecialists.com/blogs. 138-Day Viking World Cruise
musicians in floral attire.
Although the sea has been part of almost his entire adult life, this Fort Lauderdale to London (Greenwich)
Tom and others enjoyed a variety of tours on the islands, including was Tom’s first cruise with Viking, and he would happily return! “I Viking Sky | December 20, 2023
• $500 Shipboard Credit per person
Tahiti’s West Coast (where Tom recognized the tour guide from can easily say that even after one day on Viking Orion, I felt right at Fares From $60,995 pp (Veranda Stateroom)
previous visits to the island) and walking tours with plenty of home,” said Tom. “Overall, it was a wonderful cruise, and I am so Also available: 121-day departure, January 6, 2024, from Los Angeles
opportunities to purchase local hand-made goods. Reminder: whether looking forward to my next cruise with Viking.”
an ocean cruise or a river cruise, Viking provides a complimentary
shore tour in each port of call, with a generous variety of additional, CRUISE WITH US ON THE NILE RIVER The January 2023 Viking Ocean World Journeys cruise
optional tours. Would you like to cruise with Viking and with Tom? Contact us is sold out. Please contact us for waitlist options.
today! Join Tom and other members of the Cruise Specialists “family” Cruise Specialists greeting clients in Los Angeles
on board Viking Ra for the 12-Day Pharaohs & Pyramids Cruise for the hosted Viking 2022 Grand Polynesia Voyage
Tour, departing September 1, 2023. Space is very limited. See Terms & Conditions, page 35.

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