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The proudest job of my life is being a Mom to Robyn and Grandchildren to Ava, Rose & Ella. I’m was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and I am a proud Caper. I currently reside in Montreal, Canada. I’m a former Professeur at both the Universtiy and Collegial level. In 2010, when I stopped teaching I decided to explore the world of blogging.

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Viking Reaches Milestone Event, Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Amsterdam

Annemarie LeBlancOct 3, 2022 2

The last day of September was an auspicious day for the world-renowned cruise company. On September 30, 2022, Viking marked the company’s 25th anniversary with a historic first in Amsterdam. To commemorate the milestone, three classes of…

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Viking Takes Delivery of Second Expedition Ship, Viking Polaris To Explore Antarctica and the Great…

Annemarie LeBlancSep 29, 2022 2

Travel news shows that Viking has announced that it has taken delivery of the company’s second purpose-built expedition ship, the Viking Polaris®. The delivery ceremony was held at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. This is…

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Viking Saigon Has Embarked On Its Inaugural Season in Southeast Asia

Annemarie LeBlancAug 10, 2022 1

Viking has announced exciting news about its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠. The groundbreaking ship, purpose-built for the Mekong River, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. The new ship carries 80 guests on an…

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Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen Celebrates Company’s Remarkable 25th Anniversary

Annemarie LeBlancAug 8, 2022 4

On August 5, 2022 Viking celebrated 25 years of award winning exploration with a magnificent video highlighting the company’s extraordinary history and exceptional leadership. Viking Reaches Major Milestone To commemorate the…

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The Viking Saturn Meets Water for First Time in Historic Float Out

Annemarie LeBlancJun 27, 2022 0

Today Viking announced the exciting news that its newest ocean ship met water for the first time in a milestone known as a “float out.” The sensational ship is the Viking Saturn which can accommodate nearly a thousand (930) guests. Today…

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Viking Partners With Downton Abbey, Offers Fabulous Sweepstakes Contest For Guests

Annemarie LeBlancApr 27, 2022 17

Viking announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Focus Features, Universal Pictures, and Carnival Films ahead of the release of the full-length feature film, Downton Abbey: A New Era. The movie is a continuation of the…

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Viking Endows New Chair of Polar Marine Geoscience at the University of Cambridge

Annemarie LeBlancApr 24, 2022 16

Viking has just announced an exciting and groundbreaking partnership with the University of Cambridge. The two organizations have established a new Professorship with the goal of advancing research in the field of polar environmental…

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Viking Welcomes 8 New River Ships, Expands Offerings on the Seine, Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers

Annemarie LeBlancMar 17, 2022 8

Viking welcomed eight new river ships to its award-winning fleet during a celebration in Paris on March 16, 2022. Four of the magnificent new ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, are specifically designed to…

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Viking Celebrates First Voyages to Antarctica Marking Its Presence on All 7 Continents

Annemarie LeBlancFeb 18, 2022 12

Viking has achieved yet another milestone event as it begins its 25th anniversary year. On February 16, 2022 Viking marked the debut of its much anticipated expeditions with the launch of Viking Octantis® to start its first Antarctic…

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Viking Floats Out Newest Egypt Ship, Viking Osiris

Annemarie LeBlancJan 31, 2022 4

Viking’s plans for Viking Osiris, due to arrive this summer, underscore Viking’s commitment to Egypt. On January 27, 2022 Viking announced that the 82-guest Viking Osiris was “floated out.” This is a significant construction milestone as it…

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