Viking River Cruises Signs Exclusive Deal With AARP
Line is Only 'Preferred Supplier' of River Cruise Companies and Offers '$199 Air' for China Cruises to Commemorate the Event

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 
Viking River Cruises, the world's largest river cruise line, is now a preferred river cruise line of AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons. The river cruise line, whose primary customers are age 55 and older, has undergone rigid scrutiny in order to be selected for this partnership.

"Viking River Cruises is extremely proud to be chosen as a preferred supplier of river cruises for AARP," said Torstein Hagen, chairman and founder of Viking River Cruises. "The AARP organization is a highly trusted source of information for its more than 36 million members, and the fact that we've been selected as the cruise line of choice after much evaluation underscores the trust our customers can have in all our offerings."

To celebrate the AARP's selection of Viking River Cruises as the preferred river cruise line, the company is offering air to China from only $199 per person when purchased in conjunction with a China cruisetour. The offer is good on either the 10 night Imperial Jewels itinerary (Shanghai to Beijing) which features a 4-night Yangtze cruise, or the 15-night Cultural Delights itinerary (Beijing to Shanghai) which includes a 9-night cruise. The offer is good on any available 2007 departure date booked and paid in full between Jan. 16th and Feb. 7th when the caller asks for "Offer 14P." Airfare at this cost is available from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle; or for $299 from Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Tampa, or Washington D.C. Airfare rates do not include air taxes/fees/fuel surcharges of $320, and bookings must be paid in full at time of booking for offer to be applicable. Itinerary details are available from Travel Agents.

In addition to the air offer, travelers identifying themselves as AARP members at time of booking on any Viking River Cruises trip are eligible to receive a $50 shipboard credit per cabin, in addition to the services, programs and benefits that all Viking River Cruises passengers receive.

About Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises, the world's leading river cruise lineŽ, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along Europe, Russia and China's majestic rivers. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List" and Travel & Leisure's "World's Best" Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises in 2006 as "Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising" by TravelAge West and "Best Cruise Line: River Cruise" by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 21 vessels, and provides a unique, premium vacation to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Lighthouse Travel at 800-719-9917.