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Viking River Announces New Ship!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Viking River Cruises and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Viking River Cruises Announces Build of New Ship Partnership With China's New Century Cruise Company Ensures Comfort, Style, Safety for New Viking Century Sky LOS ANGELES, March 25 Responding to strong interest in its China Yangtze River Cruises, industry leader Viking River Cruises announced it has signed an agreement with Chongqing New Century Cruise Company to add a second ship, Viking Century Sky, to its China fleet. The new ship will join the recently launched Viking Century Star on the Yangtze River for the 2005 sailing season. "Viking River Cruises and New Century Cruise Company work in partnership to ensure the highest standards of comfort, safety and style," says Viking River Cruises chairman Torstein Hagen. "We are extremely pleased with the bookings we have achieved on the Viking Century Star for 2004 and we felt it was right to add at least one more vessel for 2005. I believe a Yangtze cruise is even more exciting now that the Three Gorges Dam has been completed." Viking River Cruises will be responsible for the hotel and catering management on board the vessels, which will be the only vessels on the Yangtze equipped with Western kitchen and service. World famous chef Martin Yan has designed an authentic Chinese menu that will also give passengers a taste of local cuisine. "We are extremely pleased that Viking River Cruises has chosen us as their partners in China," says New Century Chief Executive Officer Peng Jian Hu. "Based on our Viking Century Star experience, we know that Viking River Cruises will bring Yangtze River cruising to a new level of excellence." Viking Century Sky will include a lounge, restaurant, sauna, sun deck, bar, massage room and beauty salon. An Internet bar will keep passengers in touch with the world around them and two elevators will aid passengers with onboard navigation of the ship's five decks. Scandinavian-influenced dicor will reflect the cruise line's Viking heritage and surround passengers with elegant contemporary style in all cabins and public areas. Measuring 126.8 meters in length and 17.2 meters in width with a capacity of more than 300 passengers, Viking Century Sky is Viking River Cruises' largest ship yet. All cabins will be equipped with a balcony, telephone, hairdryer, air conditioning and private bathroom with shower. For 2004, Viking River Cruises offers five itineraries exploring China, ranging from nine to 16 nights, and centered on a seven-night Yangtze River cruise, with add-on land packages that customize the experience. For 2005, Viking River Cruises will also offer shorter three- and four-day cruises in cooperation with tour operator partners and longer nine-day cruises between Chongqing and Shanghai. All will be marketed as part of a cruisetour package, including Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. About Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises, the world leader in river cruising, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along Europe, Russia and China's most majestic rivers. In 2004, the company was named as one of only two river cruise companies to be promoted on the exclusive Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List." The "Gold List" is one of only two major "best of" lists based entirely upon consumer recommendations. Ranked in 2003 and 2004 by Conde Nast Traveler readers as one of the "Top-Ten Small Ship Cruise Lines" in the world, Viking Europe was also named the top river cruise ship in Europe. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown its fleet to 23 vessels. It provides a unique and affordable vacation to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact your travel professional. About Chongqing New Century Cruise Company New Century Cruise Company is a modern and innovative tourism company based in Chongqing, a starting point of many cruises on the Yangtze River. It has been promoted by the government of Chongqing with its 31 million inhabitants, and by the China Ministry of Transportation. |
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