Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Viking Ocean Cruises Celebrates Float Out Of First Ship With 2-for-1 Pricing On Cruises And Savings Up to $2,000 Per Couple On International Air




Set to Debut in Spring 2015, Viking Star Meets Water for First Time
 Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today
 announced its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – was "floated out," marking the latest major
 construction milestone, and the first time that the new ship touches water. The traditional ceremony took 
place on Monday, June 23, at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard outside Venice, Italy. With a total of three
 sister ships now under construction, Viking Star will be the first to debut in early 2015 with maiden voyages
 in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.
A shipyard worker is seen next to the hull of the new 930-passenger cruise ship, Viking Star. The ship was "floated out" on Monday, June 23, in a traditional ceremony that took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard outside Venice, Italy. Debuting in spring 2015, Viking Star is the first of three new ships from Viking Ocean Cruises (www.vikingoceancruises.com), with maiden voyages in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.

  •  wellness philosophy of Scandinavia in mind—from the centuries-old tradition of the sauna to a "snow 
  • grotto" where snowflakes gently descend from the ceiling through chilled air.

  • Explorers' Lounge and Wintergarden: Spaces designed to facilitate mingling and storytelling, the
  •  two-deck Explorers' Lounge at the bow is the perfect spot for taking in scenery through double-height
  •  windows over a glass of aquavit or pint of local craft beer; and the Wintergarden is a serene environment 
  • in which to relax and enjoy afternoon tea service complete with a hand-selected teas.

  • Dining Choices: Viking Star offers multiple restaurant locations and food choices—from The Restaurant 
  • and the World Cafe, serving a variety of global cuisines and regional specialties—to intimate dining
  •  experiences at The Chef's Table, Italian Grill and The Kitchen Table, all serving meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Furthermore, with multiple choices for outdoor seating during meals, Viking's ocean ships offer more al
  •  fresco dining than any other ships.

  • Enriching Entertainment: Connecting passengers to their destinations through authentic experiences
  •  is central to Viking Cruises, and onboard venues include a dramatic three-deck atrium where passengers
  •  can enjoy musicians playing regional and classical music; the Star Theater, home of enrichment lectures from scholars and experts; an onboard cooking school where guests can learn local specialties; and the Viking Piano
  •  Lounge, where guests can relax, mingle, and exchange stories after a day of exploring.

  • Sustainable Features: Designed with the environment in mind, Viking Star features energy-efficient
  •  hybrid engines, hydro-dynamically optimized streamlined hulls and bows for maximum fuel efficiency,
  •  onboard solar panels, and equipment that minimizes exhaust pollution and meets the strictest 
  • environmental regulations.
Booking Details
From now through June 30, 2014, Viking is offering U.S. residents an Early Booking Discount with. Contact a travel agent
 or call Viking toll free at 1-855-8-VIKING (1-855-884-5464).

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About Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises offers destination-centric river and ocean cruising designed for experienced travelers with an
 interest in geography, culture and history. Featuring onboard cultural enrichment and included shore excursions, Viking's journeys are competitively priced for genuine value. Debuting its maiden season of ocean cruising in 2015, the sophisticated
 state-of-the-art Viking Star will host 930 guests on itineraries in Scandinavia and the Baltic; the Western and
 Eastern Mediterranean; and the British Isles. Two additional ocean ships, Viking Sea and Viking Sky, will
 debut in 2016.  As the world's leading river cruise line, since its 1997 inception the company has grown to a
 fleet of 53 river vessels (in 2014) offering scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and
 Southeast Asia. Viking has been honored multiple times in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Awards and 
Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List" as well as recognized by the editors of Cruise Critic as "Best River Cruise
 Line," with the entire Viking Longships® fleet being named "Best New River Ships of 2012" in the website's
 Editors' Picks Awards. The travel trade has ranked Viking as the "Best River Cruise Line" by Travel Weekly,
 Recommendand Travel Agent magazines, "Best Cruise Line for Luxury River Cruises" at the Luxury Travel
 Advisor Awards of Excellence and as "Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising," "Best New River Cruise Ship" and for the sixth consecutive year, "Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support" in the 2014 TravelAge West's WAVE
 Awards. For additional information, contact Viking Cruises at 1‑855‑8-VIKING (1‑855‑884‑5464) or visit
Artist's rendering of the new 930-passenger Viking Star, debuting in spring 2015. The ship is currently under construction outside Venice, Italy and was "floated out" in a traditional ceremony on Monday, June 23. For more information, visit www.vikingoceancruises.com.


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