which is driving the current booking pattern.

‘As can be seen from the results of our World Cruise sales, we are also seeing a strong trend towards longer itineraries. After this past year, people are reviewing and reassessing their future plans, and are putting their wish list into action.”

Sailing on Viking’s 930-guest, all-veranda Viking Star, the grand voyage visits the Caribbean and South Pacific; calls upon ports in Asia, from Hong Kong to Bangkok; visits the Middle East, including Oman, Jordan, Egypt and Israel; and sails through the Mediterranean before concluding in London. vikingcruises.com.au