Why You Should Sail on a Longship This Summer
Viking definitely knows its way around a river voyage, with more than 70 ships currently navigating the world’s waterways – including seven new ones recently added to the fleet. These Scandinavian-designed, 190-passenger ships promise to get cruisers closer to destinations around the world, via an array of itineraries that offer more time in port and more overnight stays. “Once you take a Viking river cruise, you’ll always want to take another,” say Virtuoso husband-and-wife advisor team David and Carol Porter. Here, a quick look at what passengers can expect from Viking’s newest additions. During the official naming ceremonies for the Viking Einar and Viking Sigrun ships in Basel, Switzerland, the ships’ Godmothers broke a bottle of celebratory Aquavit across each bow. Plenty of Room to Spread Out Viking Longships embody functional luxury at its best, with onboard comforts styled with a nod to the line’s Norwegian heritage. Virtuoso travel advisor and Godmother to the Vi...