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MSC Cruises, UNICEF Partnership Feeds 67,000 Needy Children and Their Families

about Africa

We're already pretty passionate about travel.  Then when the company we trust with our valuable vacation time and budget makes the effort to do good in our shared world, well, that makes us love travel even more. European cruise line MSC...

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Can Cruise Travel have an Edge? Celebrity Cruises Thinks So.

We don't normally go gaga over ships that haven't launched yet… But this news we just had to share with you. At a cruise industry event last week, Celebrity Cruises announced the first of a new class of ship: The...

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Video: Meet the Wine Maker in the 'Tuscany of Austria' on the Danube

about Krems, Austria

There's a magical stretch of the Danube river that some call the 'Tuscany of Austria'.Hills rise in the mist above the Wachau valley, and for 25 miles between fairy tale towns of ornate, pastel colored historic buildings, wineries line the...

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Vegan meets Michelin-star Dining on Hapag-Lloyd Luxury Cruises

If you associate modern German culture with a focus on health and world-leading quality, it will be no surprise to learn that small-ship German cruise line Hapag-Lloyd now has a first-class vegetarian and vegan dining option. Its Europa 2 is the...

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A New Viking on the High Seas

The Viking Sky has set sail on its maiden voyage.  It's the 3rd ship for Viking Ocean Cruises and a sister ship to Viking Star and Viking Sea. The Viking Sky launched from Rome’s Civitavecchia port last week on her first...

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Spoiling you at Sea: Lifestyle Brands on the World's most Luxurious Ships

If you've never sailed on a small, luxury cruise, you don't know what you're missing.   It feels like being on a large, private yacht that can sail right into the heart of a destination, allowing you to stroll on and...

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What European River Cruise is the Most Romantic?

about Rhine, Germany

It's the time of year when we celebrate love - and love of travel. We've hand-picked our favorite travel experiences for treats, pampering, romance, the good life, and celebrating traveling with everyone in our lives we love.Beginning with... the most...

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Cruise to Cuba? Yes You Can!

about Cuba

10 ways you can cruise to Cuba this year. One of the biggest travel stories of the past year has to be the renewing of relations between Cuba and the US and the rise of Cuba as a destination for American...

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Introducing the Seabourn Encore

about Singapore

Seabourn's new Encore was introduced to the world at a festive evening ceremony pier side in Singapore January 7th, 2017, and we can't help gushing over the first cruise ship arrival of 2017. International recording artist and the world's best-selling soprano...

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Why We Love River Cruising in Europe

about Europe

We love river cruising. Like all cruise travel, it's a hassle-free way to navigate to multiple destinations and get an overview of a region. You unpack once, really settling in to your ship environment like a home away from home.River...

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Our 'Plan a Cruise Month' Smorgasbord of Offers

Mark it on your calendar. October is 'Plan a Cruise Month'.  This is the time of year when the world's top cruise lines introduce some of their best offers of the year. And with the nights getting chillier, thoughts of getting away...

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Viking Christmas Market Group 2018

Share in the Holiday Spirit, On Shore and On Board In medieval town squares and down cobbled lanes, aromas of old-world family recipes waft from kitchens—hot potatoes, chestnuts, grilled sausages and baked treats. Market stalls offer a delightful array of hand-carved toys, ornaments, nutcrackers and colorful woolen scarves. Viking’s Christmas cruises help spread the cheer with onboard festivities: you can bake gingerbread cookies with our executive chef, decorate the ship’s Christmas tree and enjoy live, regional holiday music from a local... Share in the Holiday Spirit, On Shore and On Board In medieval town squares and down cobbled lanes, aromas of old-world family recipes waft from kitchens—hot potatoes, chestnuts, grilled sausages and baked treats. Market stalls offer a delightful array of hand-carved toys, ornaments, nutcrackers and colorful woolen scarves. Viking’s Christmas cruises help spread the cheer with onboard festivities: you can bake gingerbread cookies with our executive chef, decorate the ship’s Christmas tree and enjoy live, regional holiday music from a local ensemble. This holiday season, immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit with Viking.   Standard Cabins from $2969CDN including Toronto Round Trip Air  Added Bonus - $200 per Cabin Shipboard Credit    All This Is Included  • Toronto Round Trip Air, Air Taxes & Round Trip Transfers in Europe • Scenic cruising on Danube with river-view stateroom • 6 guided tours with audio headset • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • All meals on board boat, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch • Culture Curriculumns • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary   Day 1 - Depart Home City Day 2 - Embark in Nuremburg Germany Day 3 - Nuremburg  Day 4 - Regensburg Germany  Day 5 - Passau Germany Day 6 - Krems Austria  Day 7 - Vienna Austria  Day 8 - Budapest Hungary Day 9 - Disembark Budapest Hungary    *Government taxes/fees are subject to change.  Airlines/cruise lines reserve the right to impose fuel surcharges and seating & luggage fees.  Please refer to Viking Brochure for full terms and conditions.  Optional out of country medical and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

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