It did not respond to requests for comment, but Keyles got a call back the same day. On both riverboats, all the hotel staff is Mandarin-speaking, all the signage is in Mandarin (from menus to toiletries). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Viking Cruises has announced that its river and ocean operations will remain on hold through May 31, 2021, which means cruises won't resume until June at the very earliest. Viking Mediterranean itineraries are themed as: In November 2018, Viking announced an 11-day itinerary named "Greek Odyssey". In mid-September 2016 was announced that TPG Capital and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board intend to make a joint investment of USD 0,5 billion in Viking Cruises. https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/eastern-mediterranean/malta-and-adriatic-jewels/pricing.html. By On March 16, 2022, were joint-christened 8 riverboats - 4x in Paris (Fjorgyn, Kari, Radgrid, Skaga) and 4x in Amsterdam (Egdir, Gersemi, Gymir, Hervor). Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Viking Cruises suspended passenger shipping operations fleetwide by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 12, 2020, through July 2021. Exclusively for Viking Expeditions voyages, Viking Cruises partnered with Cambridge University's Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) that specializes in polar researches and glaciology. In 2019 the parent company created the brand "Viking Expeditions", with a newbuild fleet of two small-sized expedition vessels - Viking Octantis (2021) and Viking Polaris (2022), plus 2 more (optional) same-designed units. The brand's enrichment program is based on shipboard events (lectures, entertainment) and shore excursions themed on local history, traditions, nature, food. In March 2021 were delivered Egdir and Gymir - the last longships on order with Neptun Werft. After Walt Disney Cruise Line (with MS Disney Magic, 1998-launched), Viking became industry's second cruise brand company to launch a purpose-built passenger liner (Viking Star). The strong demand led Viking to open 2024 cruise dates sooner than expected. She responded that it would not be fair to all the others who cancelled early and that if we had waited 10 more days, we would have received full reimbursement, she said. Disney Cruise Line . That is what Azamara have done despite the the 2022 advertised fare being more. The 65-day itinerary (March 2 through May 5, 2023, on Viking Octantis) visits 29 ports (9 countries, 3 continents) departs from Buenos Aires Argentina, visits the Antarctic Peninsula, continues northward around Cape Horn, along South America's coast (Chile, Peru, Ecuador), passes through Panama Canal, then up to Mexico, Florida USA, NYC New York, Canada (Nova Scotia and Quebec) and via St Lawrence River to Ontario and via Detroit MI, ending in Milwaukee WI. 2021 Mediterranean cruises start in September while any river cruise I checked still starts in July. Email also stated "Because we have cancelled itineraries that were not possible to operate given current circumstances, including your sailing, we have redeployed our ocean fleet to the newWelcome Backvoyages this summer. Hope this is right as our September Amsterdam to Bergen no longer shows on Viking website. Weve just passed the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and it is nice to finally have some closure on this issue.. I am sure I will get the dreaded e-mail today or tomorrow. On November 23, Disney . Fingers crossed that it will all work out in the end. On August 31, 2019, Viking Sun started the 245-day "Viking World Voyage 2019" spanning 6 continents and visiting 51 countries via 111 call ports (including 21 port overnights). NOAA scientists are present on all Great Lakes USA voyages to conduct researches (on local weather changes and ecosystems) and present lectures themed on the Great Lakes region. Aula Auditorium provides direct access to Finse Terrace, which makes it an indoor-outdoor observation lounge. Ok as I predicted, all sold out cruises have been dropped from Viking as of this morning. We are fortunate that we can accept the date change, but it has cost quite a bit more to change hotel ressies - and our TA is still struggling to get thru to their air dept to get us acceptable flights - she has been trying for a week! In the UK, Viking OCEAN ships are homeported in London-Greenwich England. Next official video reviews Viking's Longship cruise experience. Journey with the world's #1 river cruise line. Patience. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Fourteen new sailings for Iceland have been added as of this morning. They additionally include hotel stays in a variety of cities, mainly in Shanghai and Beijing. The first 6 Longships were launched in 2012 and collectively won "Best New River Ship" award. Email also stated ", Because we have cancelled itineraries that were not possible to operate given current circumstances, including your sailing, we have redeployed our ocean fleet to the new. The company is responsible for vessels berthing (cruise terminal arrangements), logistics, freshwater supply, customs, crew changes, passenger disembarkation/embarkation. On March 20, 2013, the newly renamed company "Viking Cruises" launched 10 ships at one time, thus entering Guinness Book of World Records. In 2013, the company launched its new brand "Viking Ocean Cruises". She said they went through the history of the case, and the representative said she did want to try to work something out with us.. The voyage starts in the USA (Duluth MN) and ends in Argentina (Ushuaia), also sailing to Antarctica. Powered by Invision Community. The London City (Port Greenwich) roundtrip itinerary was officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's "longest continuous passenger cruise". No, the representatives said. China as flag state allows the ship to visit seaports under China's cabotage rules that regulate the shipping of passengers and/or goods between two Chinese ports. Tours include a private visit to Nefertari's tomb (Valley of the Queens) and excursions to Khnum Temple (Esna) and the Dendera Temple complex (Qena). Last week it showed all Kari sailings booked thru season. Karin Price Mueller may be reached at [email protected]. The infinity pool (resistance swimming pool) on each ocean ship was a "first at sea" facility. Nowadays, Viking manages the world's largest fleet of river cruise vessels, ever. Replacing the biodegradable oils, the water is being directly discharged into the sea. Viking River Cruises provides travelers with top-quality cruisetours and the world's newest and most innovative fleet of newbuild riverboats (by the patented "longship" design). Viking Expeditions ships operate in Arctic-Antarctica, Great Lakes, USA and Canada), Viking Ocean (global). Funny, we are on the Rhine & Viking Shores and Fjords on August 3rd this year and this is still showing although I cannot get onto My Viking Journey as it is saying that "We're sorry, but our site is currently undergoing maintenance". Just looked at the new Malta and Adriatic sailings. Viking's Arctic cruises visit Tromso Norway, Svalbard Islands Norway, Polar Ice Cap (scenic cruising), Spitsbergen Island (Barentsburg, Smeerenburg, Barentsburg, Alicehamna/Alice Harbour, Hornsund, Nordfjorden, Liefdefjorden), Bjornoya (Bear Island), Barents Sea (cruising). Travelers looking for an extended experience in the region are able to choose longer versions of the itinerary, such as: In September 2020, Viking introduced a new (2023 itinerary) - the 29-day "Baltic Jewels And The Midnight Sun" from London UK to Stockholm Sweden via Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden. Changed to Aug 29. Viking's Great Lakes cruises visit ports and destinations in Canada's Ontario state (Thunder Bay, Toronto, Welland Canal, Niagara Falls, Point Pelee NP) and the USA's Minnesota-Michigan-Wisconsin states (Detroit MI, Alpena MI, Mackinac Island MI in Lake Huron, Apostle Islands WI, Houghton MI on Lake Superior, Traverse City MI, Milwaukee WI on Lake Michigan, Duluth MN) and feature passing through Soo Locks at Sault Ste Marie (Lake Superior - Lake Huron transition). In the wake of Austria imposing a country-wide lockdown as part of an effort to break a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, river cruise lines in Europe have announced changes and cancellations to various itineraries, bringing the final weeks of 2021 to a sour close. . The deal resulted in combined 17% stake in Viking. Fleetwide operations were planned to resume on October 1, 2020. Note: For the itinerary's all call ports see at the ship's Wiki section here. All Viking Ocean ships are from one series - same-designed, with same layouts, interiors and amenities, featuring spacious lounges, multiple dining options (several al-fresco / outdoor deck venues), 3-story Atrium, premium theater/show lounge, Sun Deck (with 2 swimming pools), Nordic-design Spa, Gym and sports area, Snow Room, duty-free boutique shops. Of course, this is the US website. Yes, we are booked on the Mani, Basel to Amsterdam December 3rd. The new domestic travel brand (China Coastal Cruise Project) was scheduled for inauguration in 2021-Q1 with Viking Sun - transferred to the joint venture (news 8277). On April 3, 2020, was the official launch of Viking.TV (https://viking.tv/). In 2017, Viking signed a sponsorship with National Geographic Society for shooting NatGeo's "Genius" (anthology series). The new 8-day "Ancient Mediterranean Treasures" itinerary (between Athens and Istanbul) features overnights in both cities. Viking Venus is scheduled for the August 13-23 cruise. No phone person is going to give you anything but the party line. Just got the official email from Viking saying our cruise has been canceled with the details of the 125% future cruise voucher which must be used on a 2021 or 2022 cruise. Alright, I did mean to be precise, but you prefer to very precise, so of course you are correct . Viking Mississippi cruise itineraries visit seven US states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota) and the riverport cities Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans, St Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Memphis, Hannibal, St Louis, Burlington, Dubuque, Davenport, La Crosse, Red Wing, Minneapolis-St Paul. We took advantage of that thinking it was the only offer we would get. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Volos, Greece is a cosmopolitan port city, and the region was once considered the playground of the gods. Anything unspent WILL NOT rollover to your shipboard account. In Fall 2016, Viking became the first European river cruise company offering itineraries on dedicated to Chinese tourists riverboats. In 2019, the parent company also created the brand "Viking Expeditions" with a newbuild fleet of two small-sized expedition vessels - Viking Octantis (2021) and Viking Polaris (2022), plus an option for 2 more same-designed units. That didnt seem fair, Keyles said. VIKING OCEAN's 8-month long westbound voyage (officially named "Ultimate World Cruise") included a Transatlantic crossing (RepositionCruises.com) and passing through Suez Canal. By the year 2027, the company's 16-ship ocean fleet will have a combined capacity of 16,930 berths, ranking Viking OCEAN the world's largest cruise company with ship capacity under 1000 passengers. The strong demand led the company to open additional 2023 sailings sooner than expected. Viking Cruises' Risk-Free Guarantee Policy NEW [Temporary] Policy: The Risk-Free Guarantee allows guests to change their cruise date up until 14 days before their planned departure?and Viking will waive any fees. By. That's just what happened, and we are now booked in July 2021 with an upgraded cabin and air fare. Viking's website shows a concerning pattern of "sold out" cruises that were not there a few days ago. Wallem China (part of Wallem Group) has a network of 28 offices across Asia, of which 8 are in China, The shipping agency handles annually over 500 cruise ship calls. Wehad been locked out of MVJ for several days prior to this. Raa Labs (via RaaEdge/digital data processing system) gathers data from Wi-Fi sensors onboard, allowing real-time monitoring. 2022-2023 Viking Mississippi itineraries include: In April 2021, Viking announced that the new 2024 sailings of its Mississippi River voyages were open for sale. 15-day "America's Great River" from New Orleans to St. Paul on nearly the entire length of the Mississippi River (multiple sailing dates in June, September, and October 2023) prices start at US$11000 per person, with discounted airfare from US$200 per person. The components are kept in freezers and refrigerators and stored at correct temperatures. It may or may not work in France - could just be a ship nearby. They are environmentally friendly, with a patented interior design creating 2-room suites, numerous French Balcony staterooms, full-size rooms, and verandas. The first river cruises of Viking in the United States had been highly anticipated when they were announced in April 2020. Viking ships in Russia are with average capacity 200+, the ships in China - up to 246. Viking Mississippi - As of January 23, 2023 Due to damage from substantial river debris to the Viking Mississippi 's propulsion system, the ship will undergo repairs requiring the cancellation of upcoming departures. The Viking Ocean brand was introduced in 2015 with Viking Star, which started operations with mostly one-way itineraries in Baltic Sea (Scandinavia, Russia) and Mediterranean Sea. We are Budapest to Bucharest, August 23 -September 2. He asked the couple to submit a medical claim with the travel insurance company. Only says "Additional 2021 Voyages Coming Soon". All the 6 ships will be built and owned by ECO Shipyards (subsidiary of Edison Chouest Offshore) and operated under charter. The slower growth was partially related to the reduced demand for cruises in Russia. Stanley Keyles looks at the Viking River Cruise website. See below the list of main Viking OCEAN itineraries as themes and ports of call: All voyages include overnight stays in both ports (of departure and final disembarkation). Since August 2018, Viking Cruises (both brands/river and ocean) is an adults-only company that doesn't allow minor passengers (under 18 years of age) on its vessels. Finse Terrace also provides alfresco dining and drinking when weather permits. . While Viking Neptune departs on December 23 (2023), Viking Sky departs earlier (on December 20, 2023), sailing in parallel with Neptune. The snow on the floor is kept at sub-freezing temperatures. I have a bad feeling.if you do a search for cruises in August only 3 itineraries come up (2 of which are transoceanic). The company dedicated two longships, on which the primary onboard language is Mandarin. Keyles reminded the representative of the promise she had in writing from the other agent said about working with them on a cash settlement instead of the vouchers. Each PCR lab contains equipment and chemicals for conducting test analysis. This was the reason for modifying the parent company's name to "Viking Cruises". Unless the low water area is more-or-less in the middle of the route, this practice doesnt enable ship swaps. Viking's Nile River cruisetour is themed "Pharaohs and Pyramids". All the signs are right and so is the timing. 3 additional expedition cruises in North & South America are also due to debut in summer 2023. It is of course for low water scenarios, I did not say that explicitly. These new types marine engines use 20% less fuel than the conventional ones. And while the travel vouchers are good for 24 months, given the state of the pandemic, the couples medical conditions and age, they didnt think they would be traveling any time soon. November 4, 2021 Viking Announces New Expedition Voyages For Summer 2023 . Started August 27, 2021, By The Rhine cruise program includes a shipboard overnight in Amsterdam and 3 days (2 shipboard overnights) in Basel with Lake Lucerne tour. That info should be in your email. Also they sent a new flight itinerary for us. . Deliveries were scheduled for 2026 and 2027 (2x units) and 2028 (2x units). Viking OCEAN's fleet consists of all 10 liners - Viking Star (2015), Viking Sea (2016), Viking Sky (2017), Viking Sun (2017), Viking Orion (2018), Viking Jupiter (2019), Venus (2021), Mars and Neptune (2022), Viking Saturn (2023). @rcaruso, sorry your cruise is cancelled. Compared to similar-class vessels operated by other companies, Viking OCEAN itineraries feature fewer sea days, longer port stays and many overnight ports of call. We have listed all Viking ships as schedules (itinerary calendars with prices) and current position tracking maps. Each tour boat is fitted with latest Safety Equipment (satellite phone, VHF radio, ropes, life jackets, survival kits). This technology lowers the vessel's maintenance costs and also the risk of sea pollution. 8-day "America's Heartland" from Saint Louis to Saint Paul. Unless something changed, the answer is yes - must be used on a single cruise. Looks like our September cruise to the Fjords is in the process of being cancelled! Pricing starts at US$4,000 per person with discounted airfare. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Viking Shores and Fjords - SEPT 2021 - Cancelled? Weird that you read. The VIKING cruise travel brand was officially inaugurated on August 5, 1997. VikingCruises, Community Specialist at Viking Cruises, responded to this review Responded December 1, 2021 Thank you for your review, Anna. It could be true for the Main and I think they intend it also for the Elbe. I just pulled my Viking folder and on 6-25 (a month ago I was rudely dismissed by a Viking rep). Call us at 800-454-0927 to speak to a Cruise Concierge today. I hope you get an answer from Viking very soon. Viking canceled all 2021 Ukraine river cruises early in April 2021, much earlier than some of their other river or ocean cruises. All bookings made by April 30, 2020, received Risk-Free Guarantee that allows penalty-free cruise cancellation up to 24 hours prior departure. Cunard Line canceled cruises on the Queen Victoria through Aug. 27 and the Queen Mary 2 through Nov. 12. My Danube Waltz on 11-22-21 on the Embla is gone and my Viking Journey is locked. Fingers crossed we get to go on this one. By 2023, the newbuilds (by Fincantieri Italy) expanded the fleet to 10 liners. Exceptions to this payment policy apply for cruise tours more than 35 days, including Viking's World & Grand Cruises which require a 20% deposit of the Full Fare at time of booking the cruise tour. Our Viking cruise embarkation was delayed by 2 days, shortening our trip from 12 to 10 days. We are bookedon the Viking Kari Aug 25th Paris to Normandy sail. Just looked it is still showing on the UK site but looking again at My Viking Journey I now get " Your booking is currently locked for updates. I hope I'm wrong but all the signs point to another round of cancellation--and I would rather be wrong than offer you false hope. The representative went through options, she said, including larger vouchers, extended time periods to use them and considering U.S. based trips instead of international travel. Its always still sailinguntil its cancelled. Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey is among the world's best-preserved cities of antiquity. The first longship's 2016 itineraries (starting November 10) are on Rhine River, between homeports Amsterdam and Basel. The next day, they got a phone call. The company's plan to enter the USA river cruising market was officially announced in 2015. Details of world cruise itineraries for 2024-2025 have been released by Viking Cruises as the company reported strong demand for longer itineraries Viking Cruises named its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune, with a celebration on Sunday, January 8th, in Los Angeles CA. Viking Ocean Cruises was voted Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure readers in the 2016 World's Best Awards. Note: "Longship" is a new patented ship design. In mid-December 2020, Viking and China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings officially announced the creation of the new joint venture company "Viking China Coastal Cruise" focused on mid-sized luxury ship voyages in China exclusively. QueenofEverything, June 23, 2021 in River Cruising. Viking's 7th ocean ship (Viking Venus) joined the fleet in 2021, with an inaugural season in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Celebrity is allowing travelers with bookings made by Jan. 31, 2022, to cancel as little as 48 hours before sailing for a full refund. The soaring peaks of the peninsula are home to twenty monasteries where monks work to preserve a vast collection of liturgical works and art. Started August 27, 2021, By Viking ships are nonsmoking (interior) with a dedicated smoking area on Sundeck. During the 2015 christening, 8 longships were in Amsterdam. VIKING RIVER (European boats) restarted in July 2021 (Rhine-Douro-France rivers), VIKING's Egypt boat (Ra) - in August. VIKING OCEAN operates a 10-ship fleet of newbuilds (identically designed vessels). The FCC is valid for 24 months (after cancellation), for any Viking cruise itinerary (river-ocean-expedition) and fully transferable. The ship design features several spacious open-deck areas, including Promenade Deck and bow-located Observation Deck (forward on Lounge Deck). LauraS Fully refunded (100% in FCC) were also all prepurchased through Viking packages and services. Paid for a cruise in Nov 2021 for an Oct 2022 cruise . geordie_jim, May 4, 2021 in Viking Ocean. Northern Europe/Baltic cruises depart from Norway (Bergen) and Sweden (Stockholm). The company's turnover (gross revenue) from both river and ocean shipping operations for 2015 was about USD 2 billion. In Australia, P&O Australia has suspended sailings until at least March 4, 2021, with Pacific Explorer cancelled until March 4 and Pacific Adventure up until April 30, 2021. Highlights of the Greek Odyssey itinerary include: The cruise fare includes balcony cabins for all passengers, complimentary shore excursions in all ports, all onboard meals, complimentary wifi, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, access to spa's Thermal Suite, and 24-hour room service. KD Line is an 1826-founded, Cologne-based company with a fleet of 14 cruise vessels (including "event ships" and a paddle steamer) deployed in Germany, on the rivers Moselle, Rhine and Main. If they have for example four pairs of ships for the Rhine Getaway, they may only sail with three pairs. This is CruiseMapper's page for the three Viking Cruises subsidiary companies - the sister-brands Viking RIVER, Viking OCEAN and Viking EXPEDITIONS, their fleets (riverboats, liners, polar ships), cruisetour itineraries, destinations, homeports, cruise tracker. Viking Ocean Ships Currently Sailing: Viking Jupiter Viking Orion Viking Mars Viking Neptune Viking Saturn Viking Sea Viking Sky Viking Star Viking Venus Next YouTube video is about the original longships of the Vikings. 8-day "Mississippi Holiday Season" from Memphis to New Orleans. In January 2021, the vessel changed registry (from Norway to China) to qualify for the Chinese coasting trade. We'll try for something in 2022. (14-nights) "Mediterranean Explorer" (visits 5 countries, included 12 land tours). Both packages are priced from USD 50000 (EUR 43100 / ~GBP 39300) per person (double occupancy outside cabin rates). Viking is also expanding its Mediterranean program by adding 5 new itineraries visiting Istanbul. Viking River Cruises holds 1/2 of North America's market. (Viking's 2021 world cruise is scheduled to depart December 24.) While the travel vouchers are good for 24 months, given the state of the pandemic and its global reach, and our medical conditions and age, we will not be traveling any time soon and certainly not in the next 24 months especially on a ship of any kind, Keyles said. You kind of knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any less disappointing. CC Help Jenn The new company's fleet currently includes only Viking Sun (Zhao-Shang-Yi-Dun) but will be expanded by adding China-made newbuilds in the following years. Signature destinations include Beagle Channel (Glacier Alley) and Drake Passage, Cape Horn, Half Moon Island, Deception Island (Whalers Bay), Brown Bluff, Wiencke Island (Damoy Point), Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbor (Antarctic Peninsula). Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. 15-day Ancient Adriatic Treasures, sailing between, 15-day Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities, sailing between, 22-day Iconic Mediterranean Treasures, sailing between. If you have paid in full, the amount will be issued in the . We had planned a trip in 2021 and when Viking changed their requirements we chose to cancel our trip. Other venues include The Living Room, The Library Lounge, Auditorium Theater (Conference Room / Cinema), Expedition Central (Photography Studio / Photo Gallery / Coffee Bar), Nordic Spa Badestamp (Hot Tub Room), wellness complex (Hydrotherapy Pool, Spa Lounge, Gym, Saunas, Massage Rooms). Viking Ocean ships' Snow Grotto is a wellness retreat with powdery snow falling down from the ceiling. I usually praise Viking but I think they should definitely offer a "lift and shift" maintaining the same price for a similar cruise to that which they have cancelled. The longer/71-day itinerary visits 33 ports (10 countries, 3 continents). The liners will be developed by VARD Design (Norway) with hulls constructed in Romania (. The 8-day cruisetours include roundtrips from New Orleans, as well as one-ways between New Orleans and Memphis TN, and between St Louis MO and Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN. The boats are constructed by the Norwegian shipbuilder VARD (subsidiary of Fincantieri Italy). Had they waited 10 more days, they would have received the full refund. The lounge has floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (providing 270-degree unobstructed views) and an outdoor deck seating (Finse Terrace). You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By In 2015, Viking's river fleet expanded to 64 boats, 40 of which longships (capacity 190 passengers) introduced in 2012. CC Help Jenn A 121-day segment (Viking World Journeys) allows travelers to join the cruise ship in Los Angeles CA, from where the itinerary continues to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East, Europe (Mediterranean and Atlantic Coastal) ending in London-Greenwich, England UK. It appears that all 2021 Scandinavian based cruises are no longer available. However, as a business decision, it was the right move---just not done in a customer friendly way. The bright return of holiday river cruising in 2021, heralded as the year the European Christmas markets would return, has dimmed even further as the German states of Bavaria and Saxony have also. Viking Neptune's World Cruise itinerary offers overnights (also double overnights) in 11 ports, including Auckland New Zealand, Sydney NSW Australia, Benoa Bali Indonesia, Saigon Vietnam, Singapore, Yangon Burma, Colombo Sri Lanka, Mumbai India, Haifa Israel, Istanbul Turkey and London-Greenwich (before the debarkation). As part of the event, the Travelers hoping to enjoy a holiday voyage instead found themselves stranded off the Australian coast due to a fungus outbreak onboard Viking OCEAN's Townsville QLD (Queensland Australia) welcomed its first major cruise ship in 2+ years after Viking Cruises' ship Viking Orion visited the Port last 1 person died and 4 were injured after a giant wave broke several glass panels of an Antarctic Viking Cruises ship that was sailing south of Cape Viking Ocean Cruises announced it is taking US$1.5 billion in financing on 4 ships. The start of this story began in April 2021 when Viking CANCELED my July cruise to Norway and Iceland. The onboard cuisine is traditional Chinese (dishes prepared by Szechuan and Cantonese chefs) plus European dishes by Michelin-star chefs. We are on the Embla 11-22 which is in the same situation. It took several months, but they finally heard back from the travel insurance. The second longship's 2017 itineraries are on Danube. I am expecting an email any time that my trip is canceled or moved to another ship. I had an online chat with Viking yesterday, where he said that our cruise had not been cancelled (yet) and to check back in 24-48 hours when MVJ is back online. In addition, Viking announced 3 new departures (in October, November and December 2021) of the 15-day "Panama Canal and Central America" itinerary roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida).
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