Viking Line's M/S Mariella from Helsinki to Tallinn

Viking Line's passenger described a Russian submarine in the Gulf of Finland last Saturday.
Espoo Marko Mäkeläinen was a cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn Viking Line's M/S Mariella.

The ship had traveled to the Gulf of Finland for about an hour, when the buffet table sat next to the ship's entourage spotted something special. Toward the ship drove the submarine, which is a profile of the Russian Baltic Fleet ship.

Mäkeläinen already had time to think about whether it towards the ship.

- It drove quite a brisk pace. I did not see, it continued to surface flow or sukelsiko, as Mariella turned, Mäkeläinen says.

River Cruise Tour Guides

I think the cruise is very overrated.We had a wonderful time.

When you are on the river, you'll see a beautiful landscape. The crew was excellent, especially the tour director. She was very helpful. If I wanted to deviate from the tour arrangements morning could be done.

This was very helpful. The food on the boat were incompatible.The food was excellent, some not so good. It was a time for meals, usually two-hour lunch and two hours for dinner, which was fine until one day, due to the time of our tour, lunch started at 11.am. I skipped breakfast that day and went straight to lunch. When we returned to the ship after the tour were very hungry. The kitchen is closed and all they have during the hours of the cookies, coffee, tea, etc. .. were not happy with this. There must be some kind of healthy snacks on the boat, something to wear to dinner. Prior to this little incident, I was told by the master if we are hungry to go to the bar and have a menu, and we could get something to eat. ERROR! That's how we learned that the kitchen was closed.

Most trips were very well done with expert guides.

Your betting guide for the crew, we felt it was high, but it gave us a certain amount for the team because all tips are shared, and then gave some crew members individual advice.

It would make a river cruise again? There is doubtful. If you are looking strictly for a break and relaxing cruise, this is the way to go. If you are looking to be busy all the time, and be entertained all the time, so this type of cruise is not for you.

We really enjoyed it, but I was traveling with a fun group of people.

Luxury Viking European River Cruise with Style

 Viking European river cruise

The idea of ​​a trip down the Amazon for some is synonymous with adventure but those who prefer to cross it with style and, above all, comfort. Thus travel in luxury cruise on this river are increasingly popular and requested.

Companies Viking Ocean Cruises Mystic California and Portugal have decided to go for this type of tourism and initiate new routes through the Amazon this year. "Viking European river cruise will build two ships of 100 meters long with a capacity for 100 people who will be coming in the second half of the year," said Gina Guerrero, regional director of foreign trade, tourism and handicrafts.

Some of the features that have luxury cruises currently travel the Amazon are spacious, well-lit view of the river, dining on top of the boat with an exclusive menu, jacuzzi on the deck and an observation deck.


Luxury river cruise tourism in the Peruvian jungle is a new source of development and revenue for merchants in the Amazon region as visitors who come spend an average of $ 7,500 per day during their stay.

A brave new world on the Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises

Welcome aboard and the Viking world! A cruise with Viking Line is to enjoy the best Scandinavian tradition traveling, and their extraordinary hospitality and some amazing prices!Viking River Cruises has the largest rivers to travel the world fleet.

Most of the boats were built over the years or recently remodeled. Designed to facilitate the view to the outside, the interior is filled with panoramic windows.

The standard of excellence in the service provides a superior travel experience, each expertly planned and executed. You can relax knowing that all your travel details, both on board and ashore, will be fun and interesting.

The same standard of service excellence in all sailing destinations.