Many readers have been introduced to the magic of Viking and their outstanding cruises through articles here and in the quarterly Travel Today magazine.
The cruise line, which celebrates ten years of ocean voyages in 2025, provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world and designed for curious travellers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine,
Some have taken the plunge and booked a long-awaited dream holiday, while many are on their second or third adventure with Viking and offer accolades to the company and the many ways they continually rise to exceed expectations.
Viking offer ‘Destination Focused Dining’ where regional cuisine is provided by passionate chefs for guests dine as they dine onboard at each location.
Onboard at the Chefs Table, known for its culinary experience savouring gastronomic delicacies, the sommeliers and culinary masters create the perfect food and wine pairings during a multi-course tasting, enjoyed in the restaurant or in a private dining room.
One guest, Ben H, recently returned from the Mediterranean Odyssey cruise with plenty of great memories.
“So many memorable nights at the Chefs Table on Viking, an intense dining experience that goes beyond just great food,“ he said.
“Each course was part of a themed tasting menu highlighting different regions of the world and paired perfectly with wines selected to bring out the best in every dish.”
Other guests have enjoyed the thoughtfully curated shore excursions offered in every destination some only offered to Viking guests.
Guest Kim P, who recently returned from the Italian Sojourn itinerary, said she loved going ashore and seeing the sites.
“What I enjoy most about the cruises are the excursions and here we visited the historic town of Trogir, which not surprisingly was a backdrop for the city of Qarth in the show Game of Thrones and more importantly a UNESCO World Heritage Site,“ she said.
“But the best excursion was continuing on to the charming small village of Jurlinovi Dvori in Draga, where we visited the farmhouse of a retired priest who welcomed us to his home and chapel with a tasting of his figs and almonds grown there as well as a home cooked meal and music.”
Those in Europe now have been enjoying the warm season with guests enjoying a romantic Danube experience with iconic World Heritage sites, stunning sunsets and sunrises on the Trades Routes of the Middle Ages itinerary, or a guest favourite, the Rhine Getaway.
Recent guest Juliana B said it was a wonderful time to savour the Rhine in full bloom with a Rhine and Main Explorer itinerary which offers a blend of culture history and natural beauty.
“We visited so many cute towns this week enjoying the architecture, art museums, castles, churches, palaces, gardens and more. We also enjoyed relaxing on the ship watching the scenery change and sampling regional dishes and delicious meals from the comfort of our home away from home,” she said.
As first time Viking cruiser Joe A loved the way the Rhine Getaway cruise was handled.
“Our first cruise on Viking,“ he enthused.
“It was an awesome experience. Everything runs so smoothly, and they handle the logistics so well.”
A firm favourite for guests on the Ocean Ships is the Kitchen Table, an onboard cooking school where guests experience firsthand how to prepare regional dishes. On port days guests are invited to handpick ingredients at a local market to create three course regional meals with the chef.
Is it time to book a dream holiday where all the boxes are ticked? Then it’s time to contact Viking on 138 747 or visit www.viking.com.
