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FAMILY-owned award-winning business Geelong Travel is thrilled to be reaching new heights with Swiss cruise line Viking Cruises in 2023, by offering exclusive deals to get more locals seeing the world.<\/p>\n

See all the latest travel deals from the Geelong Travel and Viking Explore Sale liftout.<\/a><\/p>\n

Having held a strong relationship with the successful river, ocean and expedition cruise line for the past decade, Geelong Travel has recently become the number one sales agent for Viking Cruises in Australia.<\/p>\n

Geelong Travel owner Stuart Coffield said the organisation are rapt to be heading into their 30th year of business with this fantastic accolade under their belt.<\/p>\n

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Geelong Travel staff members Helen Paulus and Janet Kizan have both travelled on Viking cruises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“We are very excited. We’ve had multiple staff cruise on Viking and the biggest thing we can provide is that firsthand knowledge,” he said.<\/p>\n

“It’s five-star cruising, with no kids and no casinos, that’s the big selling point, I’ve done a ship inspection and it’s just amazing.”<\/p>\n

Viking Cruises currently operate in seven continents, with more than 120 itineraries giving reader of the Times News Group a choice to explore the world in comfort.<\/p>\n

The cruise line has an award-winning fleet and pride themselves on being destination focused and culturally enriching.<\/p>\n

“For a local regional family business, we are very proud of our relationship with Viking and to provide these exclusive deals which involve limousine travel and on-board credit,” Mr Coffield said.<\/p>\n

“It’s a great partnership that we are thrilled to continue.”<\/p>\n

For more, visit geelongtravel.com.au<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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