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Best in Alaska! UnCruise Adventures Clinches Four Prestigious Travel Awards

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can’t offer.

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  • UnCruise Adventures is proud to show the strength of a family-owned, locally run business that provides services and experiences that mega ships can’t offer.
  • These accolades also highlight UnCruise Adventures' commitment to excellence and reinforce its standing as a premier choice in Alaska tourism.
  • To celebrate, UnCruise Adventures is excited to share "Leap into Adventure Savings" for its 2024 cruise season.
  • And I have been in Alaska tourism for nearly 40 years!” shares UnCruise Adventures Owner and CEO Captain Dan Blanchard.

VIKING DOMINATES WITH 2023 CRUISE CRITIC EDITORS' PICKS AWARDS

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource. In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories. Two of the awards are in the luxury category and include Best Cabins and Best Spa—an award Viking has won every year since introducing ocean voyages in 2015. The company was also recognized in three river categories: Best for First-Timers, Best River Line and Best Service. Additionally, Viking received two awards in the expedition category: Best for Light Expedition and Best Spa.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource.
  • In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories.
  • "We are honored that Cruise Critic's editors have recognized Viking with seven awards, including awards in the luxury category.
  • Cruise Critic's Editors' Picks Awards combine editors' impartial cruise expertise — based on firsthand experiences and industry knowledge — to help travelers select the best cruise vacation from an increasing number of cruise options.

The Best Cruise Lines of the 2023, According to Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.

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  • Virgin Voyages snags its second 'Best New Ship' award, Silversea Cruises named the 'Best Luxury Cruise Line,' Scenic Eclipse II receives 'Best New Expedition Ship' and Viking Cruises named 'Best River Cruise Line'
    NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "Resilient Lady isn't first in class, but it might be the best.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "With its endless dedication to kids, Disney Cruise Line breezes to the top of the pack when it comes to the family cruise experience.
  • American Cruise Lines' American Serenade received the honor for Best New River Cruise Ship, becoming the first American vessel to receive the award from Cruise Critic.

VIKING EARNS TOP HONORS WITH SIX NEW AWARDS, INCLUDING U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT'S RANKING AS BEST LUXURY LINE

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today is celebrating new accolades from both U.S. News & World Report and the travel industry group Silver Travel Advisor. Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Cruise Lines ranking. The U.S. News & World Report travel rankings are based on an analysis of expert opinions and traveler reviews, as well as recommendations and insider knowledge from the publication's in-destination writers and editors. Additionally, in this year's Silver Travel Awards, Viking's enrichment channel, Viking.TV (https://viking.tv), was recognized for its original content, receiving the Silver Standout for Innovation—a third consecutive win for Viking.TV since its launch in 2020. Silver Travel Advisor also voted Viking #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans in the awards' Best Premium or Luxury Cruise Line category.

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  • Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Cruise Lines ranking.
  • Silver Travel Advisor also voted Viking #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans in the awards' Best Premium or Luxury Cruise Line category.
  • But we are always pleased when industry experts categorize Viking as 'luxury'," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including Best Overall Line, Best River Line, and Best Dining for its ocean and expedition voyages.

Setting Sail On An Unforgettable Journey: Inked@Sea Cruise 2024

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tattoo enthusiasts and adventure seekers have a new unforgettable experience setting sail September 2024! Inked@Sea is excited to announce that registration is open now at inkedatsea.com - pre-sale begins October 25  and public on-sale begins November 1. Get ready to set sail on the inked voyage of a lifetime, where art meets the open sea! 

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tattoo enthusiasts and adventure seekers have a new unforgettable experience setting sail September 2024!
  • Get ready to set sail on the inked voyage of a lifetime, where art meets the open sea!
  • Whether you're looking to get inked for the first time or add to your existing collection, these artists will make your cruise unforgettable.
  • Inked@Sea 2024 promises to be an unforgettable fusion of art, adventure, and luxury.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME VIKING THE #1 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION LINE

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. This marks the first time that any travel company has won these three categories in the same year. It is also the third consecutive year that Viking has won both the river and ocean categories. Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.  

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  • It is also the third consecutive year that Viking has won both the river and ocean categories.
  • Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.
  • More than 526,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences for the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including Best Overall Line, Best River Line, and Best Dining for its ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING NAMED "WORLD'S BEST" OCEAN, RIVER AND EXPEDITION LINES BY READERS OF TRAVEL + LEISURE

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) to the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions in the 2023 World's Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for ships with 300 to 799 cabins, as well as one of the best river lines. Additionally, Viking's new expedition ships were voted #1 in their first year of operation. Viking is also rated at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.  

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  • Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for ships with 300 to 799 cabins, as well as one of the best river lines.
  • Viking is also rated at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
  • "Thank you to the readers of Travel + Leisure for voting us to the top in these awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including "Best Overall Line," "Best River Line," and "Best Dining" for its ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING NAMED #1 RIVER AND OCEAN LINE IN LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR'S 2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com) the "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" and "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises" in the publication's 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first and only line to be named best in both the river and ocean categories for four years. The announcement also marks the eighth time Viking has been voted "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" during the annual awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com ) the "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" and "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises" in the publication's 2023 Awards of Excellence.
  • Viking is the first and only line to be named best in both the river and ocean categories for four years.
  • The announcement also marks the eighth time Viking has been voted "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" during the annual awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including "Best Overall Line," "Best River Line," and "Best Dining" for its ocean and expedition voyages.

MOHEGAN CASINO LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH BRAND NEW VIRGIN VOYAGES PARTNERSHIP

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of being in Las Vegas for two years, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has partnered with Virgin Voyages to give new Momentum Rewards Members the ability to play and earn a Virgin Voyages cruise on their first visit.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of being in Las Vegas for two years, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has partnered with Virgin Voyages to give new Momentum Rewards Members the ability to play and earn a Virgin Voyages cruise on their first visit.
  • "We are always looking at new and unique ways to connect with our casino guests," said Joe Hasson, General Manager at Mohegan Casino Las Vegas.
  • "This partnership with Virgin Voyages is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and a first to Las Vegas experience."
  • To kick off this partnership, Mohegan Casino Las Vegas and Virgin Voyages are giving away five free 7-night Mediterranean Cruises via Virgin Voyages cruises.

VIKING'S NEWEST OCEAN SHIP NAMED BY METROPOLITAN OPERA CHAIRMAN ANN ZIFF

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®, with a celebration in New York City. As part of the event, the ship's ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, a longtime Viking cultural partner, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years. The ship will now continue her inaugural season, sailing two new Viking voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, between New York City and Reykjavik, and Iceland & Norway's Arctic Explorer, between Reykjavik and Bergen.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn ®, with a celebration in New York City.
  • "This is a very proud day for Viking as we name our newest identical ocean ship in New York City, one of the great cultural capitals of the world," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • "It is especially fitting that Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera—one of the world's greatest cultural institutions—has honored us by serving as godmother of the Viking Saturn.
  • "It is an honor to be godmother of the new Viking Saturn and celebrate this momentous occasion in New York," said Ann Ziff.