Viking River Cruises Announces 2006 Europe and China Schedule

Viking River Cruises, the world´s leading river cruise line, 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 offers a two-tiered Early Booking Discount (EBD) opportunity: passengers who booked their 2006 cruise by September 1, save $350 per person ($700 savings per cabin maximum). Passengers who book prior to December 1 save $250 per person ($500 per cabin).

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 cruise tours with exciting land tours, a 3-, 4-, 7- or 9-night Yangtze River cruise, a new extension option featuring Guilin and Hong Kong.