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River Cruise vs Ocean Cruise: Which Is Right?
River Cruise or Ocean Cruise? Let’s Settle It Let’s settle one of the biggest cruise questions I get. If you’ve ever said, “I think I want to try a cruise, but I’m not sure where to start,” this one’s for you. There’s no wrong answer , but there is a right fit. Let’s break it down. No fluff, no confusion. Just the real deal on what each experience is actually like. River Cruises: Calm, Cultural, and Close to Shore River cruises are basically a floating boutique hotel. No wave
Shauna Damboise
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Why I Board the Ships: A Travel Advisor's Edge
Hey Fancy Fox Fam, Shauna here, back with another travel truth bomb! You might be wondering why I, your friendly neighborhood travel guru, spend so much time jet-setting around the globe. Sure, some of it's for the Insta-worthy moments (guilty!), but there's a much bigger reason: to get the real deal on travel experiences, straight from the source! Think about it. Can you truly know a hotel's vibe from a brochure or a webinar? Nope! That's why I take the plunge and experience
Shauna Damboise
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Viking River Cruise Review: What I Learned Sailing Viking
Ahoy from Budapest! When I stepped onto a Viking Longship for the first time in Budapest, I was not expecting the ship to feel that calm. I had sailed other kinds of cruise lines before, and there is always a buzz of activity when you board. People figuring out their cabins, lines forming at the bar, the inevitable crowd in the restaurant. Viking was different. It was quiet, organized, and felt more like checking into a well run boutique hotel than boarding a cruise ship. Tha
Shauna Damboise
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Solo River Cruising: What the Single Supplement Really Costs on Viking, Tauck, and AmaWaterways
The first time I priced a Viking river cruise for a solo client, I checked my math three times because the number looked wrong. It was not wrong. Solo pricing is just the one corner of river cruising where the internet cannot get its story straight. One site says the supplement is 50 percent, another says 75, another swears you pay double the fare. So which is it? None of them, exactly. Viking does not publish a fixed percentage. The supplement moves with the itinerary, the s
Shauna Damboise
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Viking vs Tauck River Cruise | Honest Comparison
Viking or Tauck? As a Certified Tauck Specialist who has sailed Viking, here is my straight comparison of what each line delivers, what is included, and who should book which.
Shauna Damboise
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How to Book a European River Cruise | Agent Tips
Most people book a river cruise based on price or a sale. Here is what a certified agent who has sailed Viking and Tauck looks for before making a recommendation.
Shauna Damboise
4 min read
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Shauna Damboise
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