Viking River Cruises 2006 Schedule!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Viking River Cruises and thought it
may be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they
are archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Viking River Cruises Announces 2006 Europe and China Schedule

New Ship and Itineraries in China, Up to $700 Savings on All 2006
Sailings

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29
Viking River Cruises, the world's leading river cruise line, today
released its 2006 sailing schedule for Europe, Russia and China. In
addition to introducing a new ship on the Yangtze River, Viking River
Cruises also added new itineraries in China due to high traveler
demand. And to provide its passengers with the best deals possible,
Viking River Cruises is offering up to $700 savings on all 2006
sailings.

"Viking River Cruises is thrilled at the tremendous increase in river
cruise bookings we have seen from U.S. travelers in the past year,"
said Jeff Dash, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Viking
River Cruises. "We have developed the 2006 itineraries to offer
passengers unparalleled opportunities to explore the history, culture
and changing landscapes of Europe, Russia and China."

Early Booking Discount Allows Travelers to Save Big on 2006 Vacations

Viking River Cruises offers a two-tiered Early Booking Discount (EBD)
opportunity: passengers who book their 2006 cruise by September 1,
2005, save $350 per person ($700 savings per cabin maximum);
passengers who book prior to December 1, 2005, save $250 per person
($500 per cabin). To book an itinerary, passengers must request offer
"EBD" and need to pay in full by the corresponding deadline to get
their maximum savings.

New Viking Century Sun and Wider Range of Yangtze River Cruise Trips

Viking Century Sun will join its sister ship, Viking Century Sky, on
the Yangtze River in 2006, sailing the China's Cultural Delights
itinerary. Viking River Cruises is also offering new alternatives on
China cruisetours with exciting land tours, a 3-, 4-, 7- or 9-night
Yangtze River cruise, a new extension option featuring Guilin and Hong
Kong, a true shopper's paradise; new itineraries include:

* Imperial Jewels of China (9 or 10 nights): 2 nights in
Shanghai,
a 3- or 4-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to the Three
Gorges Dam,
1 night in Xian and 3 nights in Beijing

* Misty Mountains of the Yangtze (13 nights): 3 nights in
Beijing,
1 night in Xian, 7-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to
Wuhan and
2 nights in Shanghai

* China's Cultural Delights (15 nights): 3 nights in Beijing, 1
night in
Xian, a 9-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to Nanjing, and
2 nights
in Shanghai

* Roof of the World (13 nights): 3 nights in Beijing, 1 night
each in
Xian and Chengdu, 3 nights in Lhasa (Tibet); a 3-night Yangtze
cruise
from Chongqing to the Three Gorges Dam, and 2 nights in
Shanghai

In addition, travelers can add a 4-night shopper's paradise extension
in Hong Kong and Guilin to any China cruisetour.

2006 Brochures for Europe and China Available Now

Additional details about the China itineraries and Viking Century Sun
are featured in the new 2006 China Expeditions brochure. Information
about classic Viking River Cruises Europe and Russia itineraries are
featured in the new 2006 European River Cruise Journeys brochure. Both
brochures are available now.

Dates and prices for all itineraries are available from your travel
professional.

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 majestic rivers. Honored as the top river
cruise line on Travel & Leisure's "World's Best" Awards for the past
two years, Viking River Cruises has also appeared on Conde Nast
Traveler's "Gold List" in 2004 and 2005. Two of Viking River Cruises
ships, Viking Europe and Viking Pride, were voted as "The Best Cruise
Ships in the World" by a Conde Nast Traveler's readers' poll in 2005.
Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 23
vessels and provides a unique, affordable vacation to experienced
travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For
additional information, contact your travel professional.

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 06:37:29 -0700, Ray Goldenberg wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Good God, SPAMADVERTISING be4 5AM PST?
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The press release quoted by Ray reads in part:
Viking River Cruises offers a two-tiered Early Booking Discount (EBD)
opportunity: passengers who book their 2006 cruise by September 1, 2005,
save $350 per person ($700 savings per cabin maximum); passengers who
book prior to December 1, 2005, save $250 per person ($500 per cabin).
To book an itinerary, passengers must request offer "EBD" and need to
pay in full by the corresponding deadline to get their maximum savings.

But on their website, it reads that the $700 rebate is for any cruise
paid for in full by September 30.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

I have had my 2006 viking river cruise with the discount indicated
below booked since mid June. This is news?


On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 06:37:29 -0700, Ray Goldenberg
wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Viking River Cruises and thought it
may be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they
are archived on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Viking River Cruises Announces 2006 Europe and China Schedule

New Ship and Itineraries in China, Up to $700 Savings on All 2006
Sailings

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29
Viking River Cruises, the world's leading river cruise line, today
released its 2006 sailing schedule for Europe, Russia and China. In
addition to introducing a new ship on the Yangtze River, Viking River
Cruises also added new itineraries in China due to high traveler
demand. And to provide its passengers with the best deals possible,
Viking River Cruises is offering up to $700 savings on all 2006
sailings.

"Viking River Cruises is thrilled at the tremendous increase in river
cruise bookings we have seen from U.S. travelers in the past year,"
said Jeff Dash, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Viking
River Cruises. "We have developed the 2006 itineraries to offer
passengers unparalleled opportunities to explore the history, culture
and changing landscapes of Europe, Russia and China."

Early Booking Discount Allows Travelers to Save Big on 2006 Vacations

Viking River Cruises offers a two-tiered Early Booking Discount (EBD)
opportunity: passengers who book their 2006 cruise by September 1,
2005, save $350 per person ($700 savings per cabin maximum);
passengers who book prior to December 1, 2005, save $250 per person
($500 per cabin). To book an itinerary, passengers must request offer
"EBD" and need to pay in full by the corresponding deadline to get
their maximum savings.

New Viking Century Sun and Wider Range of Yangtze River Cruise Trips

Viking Century Sun will join its sister ship, Viking Century Sky, on
the Yangtze River in 2006, sailing the China's Cultural Delights
itinerary. Viking River Cruises is also offering new alternatives on
China cruisetours with exciting land tours, a 3-, 4-, 7- or 9-night
Yangtze River cruise, a new extension option featuring Guilin and Hong
Kong, a true shopper's paradise; new itineraries include:

* Imperial Jewels of China (9 or 10 nights): 2 nights in
Shanghai,
a 3- or 4-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to the Three
Gorges Dam,
1 night in Xian and 3 nights in Beijing

* Misty Mountains of the Yangtze (13 nights): 3 nights in
Beijing,
1 night in Xian, 7-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to
Wuhan and
2 nights in Shanghai

* China's Cultural Delights (15 nights): 3 nights in Beijing, 1
night in
Xian, a 9-night Yangtze cruise from Chongqing to Nanjing, and
2 nights
in Shanghai

* Roof of the World (13 nights): 3 nights in Beijing, 1 night
each in
Xian and Chengdu, 3 nights in Lhasa (Tibet); a 3-night Yangtze
cruise
from Chongqing to the Three Gorges Dam, and 2 nights in
Shanghai

In addition, travelers can add a 4-night shopper's paradise extension
in Hong Kong and Guilin to any China cruisetour.

2006 Brochures for Europe and China Available Now

Additional details about the China itineraries and Viking Century Sun
are featured in the new 2006 China Expeditions brochure. Information
about classic Viking River Cruises Europe and Russia itineraries are
featured in the new 2006 European River Cruise Journeys brochure. Both
brochures are available now.

Dates and prices for all itineraries are available from your travel
professional.

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 majestic rivers. Honored as the top river
cruise line on Travel & Leisure's "World's Best" Awards for the past
two years, Viking River Cruises has also appeared on Conde Nast
Traveler's "Gold List" in 2004 and 2005. Two of Viking River Cruises
ships, Viking Europe and Viking Pride, were voted as "The Best Cruise
Ships in the World" by a Conde Nast Traveler's readers' poll in 2005.
Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 23
vessels and provides a unique, affordable vacation to experienced
travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For
additional information, contact your travel professional.