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viking.com | 7 C H R I S T M A S I S S U E 2 4 "It's very special. Fabulous decorations and a real effort put in by the team to make it really festive." Rozanne, L. "My husband and I cruised on Viking Tialfi in December 2023, along with eight of our close friends. I was so happy, I love Christmas and this cruise was truly amazing. The Viking Tialfi was also decorated beautifully for Christmas. We had the best time and I highly recommend it." Lisa, S. "I'm from New Zealand and our Christmas holidays are always spent at the beach, the lake or the river. I'd always dreamt of a Northern Hemisphere Christmas. I only have eyes for Viking, so it seemed a very natural decision to experience the magic of a winter Christmas cruise with Viking, from Basel to Amsterdam. It was magical, beyond my expectations. The most amazing highlight? Without a doubt it was meeting Tor and Karine on our first evening. They were both so engaging and good-humoured, our chat, fun photos and giggles by the Christmas tree is a memory I'll treasure until our paths cross again." Andrea, A. "The Christmas decorations are lovely on Viking ships, so well done. I love the gingerbread houses too." Lesley, W. "We will be on a Viking ship over Christmas and the New Year this year... I'm looking forward to it. We were on a cruise a few years ago but disembarked just before Christmas. The decorations were beautiful, I have a beautiful Christmas bow to put on our door and am looking for a few decorations for our stateroom." Barbara, H. "Christmas on the Rhine was our first Viking cruise and our honeymoon, so because of that, we will remember it forever." Laurene, J. "I've just returned from seven nights on the Danube—Budapest to Nuremberg—on the Viking Idun. What an amazing experience! Excellent fit and finish, superior staff and service, great food, entertainment and all set in the atmosphere of winter Europe with Christmas markets full of everything your heart desires!" - Ben, W. Wake up on Christmas morning to freshly baked gingerbread and sparkling decorations. As night falls, bask in the twinkling glow of festive lights, gather under Christmas trees and enjoy a glass of comforting eggnog or warming mulled wine. Here some of our past guests share their experiences of what it is like to spend the Christmas season with Viking. But what is it like on board a Viking ship during the festive season? "e chocolate buffet on our Christmas cruise offered the most stunning array of tasty delights I have ever been served." - P e n e l o p e , P. Top to bottom: Musicians Performing Christmas carols in the Atrium; Christmas markets in Riquewihr; Chocolate buffet.