One Couple Reconsiders Their Cruise as War Continues in the Middle East Posted by By Seth Kugel November 3, 2023Posted inAnxiety and Stress, Content Type: Service, International Relations, Intrepid Group, Israel-Gaza War (2023- ), Jerusalem (Israel), Jews and Judaism, Jordan, Luxor (Egypt), Rebates and Refunds, Terrorism, Travel, Travel and Vacations, Viking River Cruises Inc A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe.
Biofoul: The Stowaway Turning Dream Cruises Into Trips to Nowhere Posted by By Natasha Frost January 20, 2023Posted inBiology and Biochemistry, Cruises, New Zealand, Oceans and Seas, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Ships and Shipping, Travel, Travel and Vacations, Viking River Cruises Inc Passengers heading to New Zealand face an unexpected threat: pesky marine life that has led to delays and spoiled long-awaited vacations.
Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing a Passenger Posted by By Amanda Holpuch December 3, 2022Posted inCruises, Deaths (Fatalities), Maritime Accidents and Safety, Rogue wave, Travel, Travel and Vacations, Ushuaia (Argentina), Viking River Cruises Inc Four other passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which was traveling toward the Antarctic, Viking Cruises said.
Is Cold, Blustery Lake Superior a Perfect Cruise Destination? Posted by By Stephanie Pearson September 13, 2022Posted inApostle Islands (Wis), Cruises, Duluth (Minn), Environment, Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Lakes, Ships and Shipping, St Lawrence Seaway, Travel, Travel and Vacations, Viking River Cruises Inc As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and the environment.