VIKING OCEAN AND RIVER CRUISES
Viking cruises quietly changed their policy recently, making all itineraries, on both ocean and river cruises, adults-only. The Basel-based line debuted its adults-only policy on ocean cruises back in 2015, after previously welcoming guests over the age of 12. The company said
the new rule made sense, as the line is geared towards those older than 50, with interests in history, art, culture and exploration. Viking Ocean Cruises' itineraries include voyages through Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Viking River Cruises operate in Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Asia and Egypt.
U BY UNIWORLD
For younger travellers looking to party without kids getting in the way, U by Uniworld is the way to go. Aimed at the millennial market, the new river cruise brand initially had an age limit of 21 to 45, before changing to allow all adult passengers before its launch this April. Cruisers will find plenty of entertainment in U's two ships, simply named A and B — with silent discos, an Ibiza-inspired roof terrace and mixology classes. The line cruises the rivers of France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, The Netherlands and Hungary, with adventurous port excursions and opportunities to socialise with other passengers.
VIRGIN VOYAGES
