ONCE UPON A RIVER CRUISE

VIKING RIVER CRUISES

Since river cruises typically carry a small number of passengers (especially compared to ocean liners), you’ll see familiar faces each day. I was surprised by how easily friendships developed during our shared adventures. And that might just be the best souvenir of all.

I recently cruised Portugal’s Douro River on a ten-day “River of Gold” itinerary aboard the 106-passenger Viking Helgrim. It was a sunny summer journey of culture, cuisine, and camaraderie. We