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Cruises for Celebrate

“The Thinking America

Person” Our Recommendations Looking for a way to celebrate our

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country’s 250 birthday in 2026? We
vote for a voyage with American Cruise Our Recommendations
DOURO RIVER Lines, the largest river cruise line in the HUDSON RIVER
When people talk about Viking, they’ll 10-Day Portugal’s River of Gold U.S. exploring the Mississippi and 8-Day Hudson River Fall
often mention its Rhine and Danube Portugal & Spain domestic waterways around the Foliage Cruise
voyages or the Grand European Tour, Lisbon to Porto country. The company’s small ships and New York
which combines cruising on both storied Stachleck Castle, Germany Viking Long Ships® • March 29- riverboats deliver enriching experiences American Song Veranda Albany to New York City (or reverse)
rivers. These are the most popular of November 8, 2026 in 35 states. In addition to river cruises, Coastal Cats Cruise Ships
Viking’s itineraries — the ones which Fares from $4,299 pp American offers coastal cruises that visit September 27-October 27, 2026
make travelers Viking fans for life. (Standard Stateroom, Various dates) only U.S. ports of call. Fares from $7,070 pp
(Premium Waterview Stateroom,
MEKONG RIVER Various dates)
If you love Viking and are eager to visit 15-Day Magnificent Mekong You can walk in Lewis and Clark’s
Portugal, as so many of our clients are, Vietnam & Cambodia footsteps while sailing on the Columbia COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS
we recommend the 10-Day Portugal’s Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (or reverse) and Snake rivers. Journey to Mount 9-Day Lewis and Clark Cruise
River of Gold itinerary. It begins with Viking Saigon or Viking Tonle • St. Helens, famous for its explosive Washington & Oregon
a two-night hotel stay in Lisbon and Friday or Monday departures: 1980 eruption. Marvel at Multnomah Clarkston to Portland
visits to UNESCO-listed Jerónimos January 2-April 6 & August 7- Falls and travel into the heart of Hells American Encore
Monastery and Belém Tower. The December 28, 2026 Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge. May 12 & 19, 2026
roundtrip cruise from Porto offers plenty Fares from $6,999 pp American Song
of opportunities to sample the area’s (French Balcony Stateroom, Fall foliage voyages always fill up August 11 & 18, 2026
local dishes, wine, port, olive oil and Various dates) quickly, so don’t wait to book American’s American Harmony
those addictive pastéis de nata, Portugal’s eight-day Hudson River cruise. Sailing October 2 & 9, 2026
famous egg custard tarts. RHINE, MAIN, between Albany and New York City, Fares from $6,715 pp
DANUBE RIVERS enjoy guided excursions to prime foliage American Song (Standard Balcony Stateroom,
Various dates)
After experiencing Europe with Viking, 15-Day Grand European Tour spots, including the opulent Vanderbilt
you’ll be inspired to discover how they Hungary, Austria, Germany Mansion, the home of Franklin D. What are you doing LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
bring their signature style to Asia. You & Netherlands Roosevelt, the U.S. Military Academy New Year’s Eve? 9-Day New Year’s Eve River Cruise
won’t be disappointed with the 15-Day Siem Reap, Cambodia Amsterdam to Budapest (or reverse) at West Point and the mysterious In 2027, we hope you’ll celebrate aboard Tennessee, Arkansas,
Magnificent Mekong cruise-tour that Viking Long Ships® • March 25- Sleepy Hollow. American Melody on a voyage from Mississippi & Louisiana
combines hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Viking’s signature Scandinavian design November 20, 2026 Memphis to New Orleans. As you ring New Orleans to Memphis
Reap and Ho Chi Minh City with an and feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors • $200 Shipboard Credit per in 2028, expect a special gala with live American Symphony
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stateroom on select voyages
eight-day Mekong River voyage. The with veranda or French balcony. The entertainment and a midnight toast.
80-guest Viking Saigon was specifically ship even offers a spa and fitness area. Fares from $4,999 pp Fares from $5,275 pp
designed to navigate Asia’s third-longest (Standard Stateroom, Various dates) Standard Balcony Stateroom)
river. Its 40 outside staterooms reflect *See Terms & Conditions, page 43. *See Terms & Conditions, page 43.

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