Viking Ocean Cruises - March 2019 (US)

Did you KNOW? VIKING

Did you KNOW? VIKING OCEAN SHIPS are all 5-star RATED CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: FLAMENCO DANCER; PRADO MUSEUM, SPAIN; VIKING STAR ONBOARD LIBRARY VIKING SEA, VENICE, ITALY THE THINKING PERSON’S CRUISE Created for curious travelers, with true explorer spirits THE SMALL SHIP EXPERTS Viking takes you closer to the heart of places you want to explore WE ALL TRAVEL TO EXPLORE, TO LEARN, TO UNDERSTAND. At Viking, we believe travel should be more than just a trip — it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment. That is why our cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture, countryside and customs. AFTER LEADING THE RIVER CRUISE INDUSTRY for more than two decades, we have taken that same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and redefined ocean cruising as our elegant vessels sail to the world’s most fascinating shores. And because we own and operate our ships, we deliver a seamless, consistent experience, from the banks of the Amazon to Adriatic shores. BEFORE you travel, we provide you with ASHORE, you might accompany the ON A VIKING SHIP, you will sail into Montenegro and Scotland’s Shetland materials to help you plan your journey, ship’s chef to a local market; go behind the heart of your destination, so you can Islands, enriching cultural discoveries are from filmographies that inspire wanderlust the scenes at a famous theater company; explore in depth. The size of our vessels — just a short walk from your ship. to recommended reading that informs and enlightens. ONBOARD activities are designed for tour a chocolate or car factory; or view a museum’s private collection. CONNECT with like-minded travelers with just 930 guests — gives us greater maneuverability, allowing us to dock where mega-liners cannot. You will spend more time in port, with overnight stays in virtually all ports of embarkation and disembarkation. enrichment and renewal. Attend lectures on board ships designed for comfort and From our prime, central berths in With fewer days at sea, you will have on history and art, enjoy wine tastings an ease of discovery. Our aim is to help the world’s great cities such as Venice, ample time to immerse yourself in inspired by your destinations and menus you feel more connected — to newfound London, Hong Kong and Sydney, and each destination. offering local cuisine, and more. friends and the world. in seldom-visited ports like Kotor, Viking Star is one of the “most luxurious and design-forward vessels sailing today.” – Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest 6 vikingoceancruises.com 7