Viking announced this week that it has taken delivery of its newest river ship, the purpose-built Viking Gyda, which will sail the Douro River in Portugal. A delivery ceremony was held at the West Sea ...

But in terms of the difference between traveling Europe on our own or cruising a river with Viking, both have their pluses.

WHY IT RATES: The new ships-Viking Einar, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Tir, Viking Ullur and Viking Vali-are set to be deployed on Viking's most popular European itineraries, including sailings ...

After years of sitting quietly in the shadows of mainstream European river cruising, Portugal’s scenic Douro River Valley, a region known for its production of port wine, is suddenly attracting the ...

Dramatic sunset over river Seine in Paris, France, with Conciergerie and Pont Neuf. Colourful travel background. Romantic cityscape. From Portugal's dazzling Douro to the mighty Danube, a river cruise ...

Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, said on the company's third quarter earnings call that one of its key advantages lies in its ...