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Viking River Cruises offers a luxurious and extensive river cruise offering across Europe and further afield.
Viking 2012 brochure
Book before 17 February 2012 to save up to £2000 per couple + no regional flight supplements and 5% off Connoisseur special saving
In addition to this if you have booked with Viking before you will also receive your 5% discount off too
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An eternally popular brochure - Viking's river cruises offer deluxe river cruising at its finest. This preview selection of cruises includes exceptional value with the following option available.
PAST GUESTS RECEIVE AN EXTRA DISCOUNT
NO REGINAL FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS (including BA)
FREE WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKS WITH LUNCH & DINNER
GUARANTEED NO SURCHARGES
VIKING RIVER CRUISES ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW BUILDS FOR 2012
Setting the Standard for Innovation, Viking’s New Longship Class Features State-of-the-Art Engineering and Design and Europe’s Largest Real Suites and Staterooms
Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, today announced the next phase of its $250 million fleet development programme as it unveils details of four, state-of-the-art vessels set to launch at the start of its 2012 sailing season. This is the second time in a decade that Viking River Cruises has engaged in four new ship builds in one season—an accomplishment that no other river cruise company has matched since Viking did it in 2001.
Building on the company’s reputation as the industry innovator—Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord and Viking Odin—are the first of Viking’s Longships, a new class of vessel within the fleet that is marked by sophisticated and inviting design coupled with high-tech and patent-pending features. Designed by celebrated maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten—the team behind the Disney Dream and the Yachts of Seabourn—the new ships are characterised by the long and graceful design of ancient Scandinavian vessels and were named after key members of the Norse pantheon.
“Innovation has been a hallmark of how Viking River Cruises has grown its business from its inception, with our guests serving as our inspiration,” says Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking River Cruises. “We were the first to introduce hotel-style beds in Russia, the first to design purpose-built ships to navigate the Elbe, the first to introduce hybrid engines that deliver a quieter and more peaceful experience to guests with Viking Legend and the first to operate Western-style ships on China’s Yangtze, amongst many other firsts.”
Integrating cutting-edge technology with amenities that reflect guest preferences and travel trends, Viking River Cruises is changing the industry once again with this class of vessels by setting a new standard in onboard amenities, energy efficiency and guest comfort. By shifting
the corridor one metre and reorienting the staterooms to create additional space, the new Viking Longships will boast the largest real suites in Europe—featuring separate sleeping and living rooms in each of its Explorer Suites and Veranda Suites—as well as more full-size rooms and full-size verandas than other European river cruise vessels. Plus, three-quarters of staterooms will feature a veranda, French balcony or both.
“For our 2012 new builds, we have stretched ourselves creatively and technologically, evaluating every aspect of the guest’s cruising experience and asking ourselves how we can surpass it,” Hagen continues. “What has emerged are vessels that will deliver a peerless travel opportunity to aficionados of river cruising and those that have yet to try this unique way to see the world.”
Scheduled to sail four of Viking’s most popular European itineraries, including the 10-day Tulips & Windmills, 8-day Romantic Danube, 15-day Grand European Tour and 8-day Danube Waltz, each of the new Viking Longships will be 443 feet (135 meters) long, and feature 95 staterooms per ship. Representing a $120 million investment, each of the new ships will boast key innovations such as:
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Two Explorer Suites, which will be the largest river cruise suites in Europe at 445 square feet, each featuring a separate living room, bedroom, bathroom and private wraparound veranda, offering 270-degree views.
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Seven 270-square-foot Veranda Suites with full-size verandas in the living room and French balconies in the bedroom.
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39 Veranda Staterooms with full-size verandas at 205 square feet.
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Sustainability upgrades such as energy-efficient hybrid engines, solar panels and an onboard organic herb garden.
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A new all-weather indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace that reinvents the lounge by bringing the outdoor river scenery indoors with retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
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Al fresco dining areas on the Upper Deck, adjacent to the lounge to present more dining choices to guests
Why river cruising is a better way to see Europe and further afield.
You should experience a country not just get glimpses and there is no better way than to take a river cruise.
On a river cruise you’ll not only visit large cultural centres, but the small villages that give each country its distinct character. It is a relaxing and carefree holiday experience that offers simply the most rewarding way to discover the history, architecture, people and rich cultural heritage of a country.
A river cruise is a floating hotel with all the comforts and personal service that you would expect and more. You can spend your time between ports meeting with other passengers or watching the scenery go by. With such a wide range of destinations, durations and ships there will be a river cruise to suit your requirements.
CONNOISSEUR RIVER CRUISING
Our aim is simply to offer you the finest river cruise holiday possible, allied to either direct flights or the best possible connections from Scotland. With expert knowledge and personal service we will endeavour to ensure that your holiday fulfils your individual needs and surpasses all your expectations. With this in mind, here are just a few of the reasons why we are Scotland’s leading river cruising specialist and why Connoisseur Cruising makes a difference: Our experience of 16 years has made us a leader in offering quality river cruise holidays; Scheduled airlines are always used; Selected shore excursions are included and dedicated reservation consultants.
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CONNOISSEUR
TRAVEL SERVICES LTD
38 Silverknowes Road, Edinburgh, EH4 5LF
Telephone: 0845 1300 233
Fax: 0131 336 2220
E-Mail: enquiries@connoisseur-travel.co.uk
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