Viking Cruises Viking Star Makes Contact with Cape Cod Railroad Bridge





Viking Cruises Viking Star Makes Contact with Cape Cod Railroad Bridge
Not mentioned in most media outlets. Viking Cruises new cruise ship the Viking Star made her premier visit to the United States. As part of her re positioning cruise.... Click the title to See the Video.


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