0:00animated cruise map This scene opens with a static map of Western Europe, primarily focusing on Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The background is a dark navy blue, occupying the top third of the frame, with the "VIKING" logo and cruise details in white text: "8-Day European River Voyage," "Sail the Rhine River," and "UP TO 25% OFF | REDUCED AIRFARE." This section provides key information about the cruise and brand. The map itself features countries in various muted, earthy tones (tan, light green, grey) with national flags indicating the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Major rivers like the Rhine and Moselle are depicted in light blue. Initially, a red dashed line representing the cruise route extends from Amsterdam, Netherlands, through Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, and finally to Basel, Switzerland. As the video progresses, additional locations like Lucerne, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, London, Antwerp, and cities in Belgium and Italy are revealed, expanding the scope of the map slightly to the west and south, filling in surrounding regions. The cruise path is highlighted in a vibrant red, tracing its journey from point to point, with city names appearing as the line reaches them. The overall lighting is even and soft, resembling a digital rendering.
