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Viking River Cruises Expands Popular Itineraries

New Sail Dates Added To Eastern Europe/Black Sea And Russia Cruises
Due To High Consumer Demand

LOS ANGELES, April 12
In response to many sold-out sailings, Viking River Cruises announced
today that it is adding new departure dates to two of if its most
popular itineraries: Eastern European Odyssey and Waterway of the
Czars.
"Viking River Cruises Eastern Europe and Russia itineraries continue
to be some of our most popular cruises," says Jeff Dash, President of
Viking River Cruises. "We want to ensure that anyone who would like to
experience these destinations has the opportunity to do so, which is
why we've added more departure dates."

Viking River Cruises is offering two more sail dates to its popular
Eastern European Odyssey, a 14-night itinerary along the Danube River
from Budapest to the Black Sea, and returning to Vienna. The newly
added June 26 sailing is a reverse itinerary from Vienna to Budapest
to the Black Sea, while the July 10 departure sails from Budapest to
the Black Sea to Vienna. Passengers who choose either date will set
sail on Viking Danube, which offers all-outside river-view cabins,
single-seating gourmet dining and shore excursions led by
English-speaking guides. Must-see tours on this itinerary include a
Gypsy dinner in Budapest, a Hungarian horse show in Kalosca, tours of
Bucharest, Belgrade, Vienna and more.

In addition, Viking River Cruises is meeting consumer demand by
presenting five new sail dates to its Waterway of the Czars package:

* August 18, September 8, September 29: Sailing from Moscow to
St.
Petersburg during an 11-night stay

* August 29, September 19: Sailing from St. Petersburg to Moscow
during a
10-night stay


Passengers onboard the Viking Surkov experience some of the best-kept
secrets of Russia, including the Red Square in Moscow, the Moscow
Circus, Kremlin, Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Hermitage
and much more. Similar to the Viking Danube, Viking Surkov passengers
will be housed in all- outside river-view cabins, offered
single-seating gourmet dining and shore excursions led by
English-speaking guides.

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 24
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 agent.