Vicky Mayer

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Douro delights – why a river cruise in Portugal is a must-do

A journey down Portugal’s ‘river of gold’ proves to be the perfect holiday for Vicky Mayer and her mum

January 2024 • 3 min read

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Exclusive cruise ship recipe: A delicious duck dish from Regent Seven Seas Cruises

This delicious duck dish is just one of the treats in store aboard new Regent Seven Seas Grandeur

January 2024 • 2 min read

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Discover yoga at sea on your next cruise...

Yoga fans are in for a treat in 2024, with the launch of four themed voyages from Sail Croatia

January 2024 • 1 min read

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Ice man: An interview with polar explorer Nick Cox

Polar explorer Nick Cox tells of his enduring love for these extreme environments – and his special affection for Weddell seals

December 2023 • 2 min read

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An incredible Australian adventure

On an epic journey from Bali to Sydney aboard Viking Orion, Vicky Mayer encounters dragons, sharks – and the Aussie sense of humour

December 2023 • 5 min read

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The power of pickleball

Best likened to outdoor ping-pong - with a dash of badminton – pickleball is the sporting craze that’s sweeping the world’s cruise ships

November 2023 • 1 min read

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Recipe: How to make a Caribbean rum cake

Chase away the winter blues with a large slice of Seabourn’s tasty Caribbean rum cake

October 2023 • 3 min read

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Why a Christmas cruise down the Nile should be on your bucket-list

It's never too early to start planning a Christmas cruise. Discover why spending the festive season in the sun and a memorable journey on the Nile should be top of your holiday wish list

July 2023 • 3 min read

News

Star on board: Tim Peake

The acclaimed British astronaut on the beauty of seeing the earth from space, why he loves the ocean and how wormholes could help us all travel faster

August 2023 • 2 min read

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Dazzling debutantes: Three exciting new ships launching soon

Everyone loves a new ship, and three of the best are sailing your way soon...

August 2023 • 1 min read

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Interview: Ann Ziff on why she loves being godmother of Viking Saturn

Ann Ziff, the celebrated chairman of the Metropolitan Opera in New York on how opera provides escapism and why she loves being godmother of Viking Saturn

July 2023 • 2 min read

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Composer extraordinaire: Meet Debbie Wiseman, whose voyages with Viking have inspired a piece of music

Hot on the heels of composing two choral pieces for King Charles’ Coronation, Debbie Wiseman is proud to introduce ‘Onwards’, her exclusive new work for Viking

June 2023 • 4 min read

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Star onboard: Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder

Apple’s co-founder on how he met his wife on a cruise and why he’d like to take their dogs with them on their next trip

June 2023 • 2 min read

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Cruise trends: cruise takes a new direction

A new study shows how the UK cruise industry is innovating, diversifying and attracting new holidaymakers

June 2023 • 1 min read

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Chelsea Flower Show 2023: Green goddess

Talented gardening designer Christina Cobb on her Chelsea Flower Show debut and the parallels between gardening and cruising

May 2023 • 4 min read

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Hello and goodbye at the christening of Oceania Vista

Oceania Vista is christened in Valetta by Godmother Giada De Laurentiis

May 2023 • 1 min read

Article

New York state of mind onboard new ship Viking Saturn

If you’re looking for culture, fun and plenty of pinch-me moments, head to the Big Apple on new ship Viking Saturn

June 2023 • 4 min read

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Rail and sail adventures: Why combining the two gives you the holiday of a lifetime

Combine a great railway journey with a luxury cruise and never look back

June 2023 • 7 min read

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Ship of the month: meet Arvia ahead of her launch later this year

The 5,200-passenger ship will depart on December 23, 2022, on her inaugural cruise to Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands.

December 2022 • 2 min read

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Why river cruising is now a family affair

River cruising is reborn – and it now makes a fabulous getaway for all ages, as Vicky Mayer reports.

August 2022 • 5 min read

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 review: What it's like cruising on the world's only ocean liner

Cunard cruise line has become synonymous with the romance and tradition of classic cruising - so what it's like to sail on Queen Mary 2 in the modern age?

February 2022 • 6 min read