Our Partner of the Month for September is Viking Cruises!

Destination-focused and culturally enriching, Viking is known for creating journeys that immerse travelers in the heart of each destination. With intimate ships and thoughtfully crafted itineraries, you’ll experience travel in a way that feels personal and inspiring.

Viking doesn’t just sail the rivers of Europe.  Their river fleet also explores the Nile in Egypt, the Mekong in Vietnam, and even rivers here in the United States! Viking also offers ocean cruises around the world and expedition voyages to extraordinary destinations, including the Arctic Ocean!

I have an EXCLUSIVE offer for you!

 Receive a $100 shipboard credit per person ($200 per stateroom) when you book your 2026 or 2027 Viking Cruise with me this month (September 2025).

Have you ever wanted to visit Europe but are feeling completely overwhelmed by all of the decisions and destinations to visit? A river cruise is a wonderful way to experience Europe!

Viking Cruises is your one-stop shop for booking Europe. You’ll be able to book a pre and post-cruise stay, airfare, shore excursions, and more and it’s ALL able to be bundled together making it super easy for you to pick your destination. Even better, when you book your trip with someone like me who is very experienced with travel throughout Europe, I can tell you what you’ll want to book, want to avoid, how to get to/from different destinations, what to see, etc.!

Here are some of the top reasons you should sail with Viking Cruises:

1. Ocean lines take you to the countries. River cruises take you through them.
The Viking Cruises fleet includes more than 80 ships. Each ship is luxurious, spacious, and elegant.
Truly wrap your arms around the culture, cuisine, and traditions of countries that you get to visit.
Think of it as an upscale land-based escorted tour throughout Europe.

2. When you sail with Viking, there is no hassle of packing and unpacking.
There is no need to worry about hotels, transportation, or packing backup between each stop. The ship is your transportation and your hotel. The slower pace of a river cruise allows you to truly relax and enjoy the entire experience.

3. You are sailing the highways of the past.
The scenery changes on both sides of the ship every day. Viking has incredible destinations sailing through Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

When sailing through Europe, you can travel through France, Portugal, Dutch and Belgian waterways, the Rhine River, the Danube River, and more.

When sailing through Southeast Asia, you can cruise on the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia.
When sailing through Africa, you can sail down the Chobe and Nile Rivers.

4. Viking  pulls right into the heart of the destination.
They lower the gangway and off you go explore! You don’t have to wait on a tender or tons of people to exit the ship. (Ex: you’re at the center of Amsterdam, the entrance of the chain bridge in Budapest, etc.)

5. Adult Only
Viking Cruises are exclusively for adults. All guests must be 18 years of age or older on the day they embark on a voyage, as the ships are designed for mature travelers and do not cater to children.

You will be traveling with a demographic that is generally older and focused on enriching experiences rather than nightlife or kids’ activities. 

Viking does not offer programs or services for younger passengers, such as water slides or kids’ clubs. 

6. Immersive Experiences
Viking makes the experience unique and intimate by keeping groups small, which helps to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity at each destination.

7. Included Excursions
When it’s time to leave the ship and step onshore, you won’t be disappointed. Viking provides a great selection of included shore excursions on all itineraries.

Viking cruises include at least one complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, such as a general walking tour or panoramic bus tour, offering a general overview of the destination. In addition to these included tours, Viking also offers optional, paid excursions that focus on more specific interests like local farms, concerts, or private access to cultural sites, with prices varying by experience.

8. Amazing Dining Options

Viking offers an award-winning dining experience, and each regionally inspired lunch and dinner is paired with specially hand-selected wines. You’ll also receive unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy opportunities to taste local food, with meals on board often incorporating regional specialties, providing a delicious cultural insight. 

Did you know that Viking offers different themed cruises throughout the year?

Viking River Cruises offers themed itineraries focusing on local culture, such as wine-themed cruises in the Bordeaux region of France and Christmas market cruises along the Danube and Rhine rivers. Other themes can include specific historical events, like D-Day cruises, and themed dinners and cultural experiences are integrated into the voyages to immerse passengers in the destination’s heritage.

9.Thoughtfully Designed Ships

Viking’s “Longships” feature a clean, Scandinavian design with comfortable staterooms, open-air balconies, and common areas that provide panoramic views of the passing scenery. 

10. Exclusive Promotions when you book with me

When you book your river cruise on Viking Cruises with me during September 2025, you will receive some amazing exclusive perks when booking with me this month.

These exclusive perks include:

 Receive a $100 shipboard credit per person ($200 per stateroom) when you book your 2026 or 2027 Viking Cruise with me this month (September 2025).

Ready to book your river cruise? I would love to help you plan! Contact me and let’s find the perfect sailing for you!

Love and Travel Dust,

Molly