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Chairman Torstein Hagen
Looking out from
Aquavit Terrace
all onboard meals, and all port charges “But as you well know, recent events a private, closely-held company, which
and government taxes. Guests also have shown us that the recovery from means we do not have to rush the decision
enjoy many complimentary amenities, this pandemic will be sporadic, and the to return to service.”
including beer and wine with lunch ability to travel freely across borders
and dinner service; Wi-Fi; and cultural remains some time away. Fortunately, Viking is offering a 125 percent Future
performances the U.S. State Department has lifted Cruise Voucher to booked guests.
some travel advisories for Americans, but
. many countries are still limiting tourists. “We believe that our smaller ships—
As keen as we may be to get back to which feature spacious public areas
COVID-19 exploring, for now, international travel and staterooms—provide a much safer
must wait. environment than mega liners,” said
“I would not have imagined that in Hagen, in the letter.
August we would still not be sailing “I have said before that we will only
and that I would be writing this letter,” sail again when it is safe to do so. We are “We have always had the highest
said Hagen, chairman, in a letter sent standards for health and cleanliness—
to guests. and we are currently finalizing additional
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