Encounter some of nature’s most fascinating wildlife north of the Arctic Circle, from polar bears to walruses, whales, ringed seals and Svalbard reindeer. In Antarctica, guests are likely to see seals and whales, as well as a variety of penguin and migratory bird species. The Great Lakes also house abundant wildlife diversity: moose, black bears, beavers, grey wolves, bald eagles and a wide range of bird species can be commonly found.
In January 2022, Viking will launch new expedition voyages, sailing to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America’s Great Lakes. Its first vessel, Viking Octantis, will embark on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes starting in January 2022. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic.
Viking’s expedition ships have a dynamic positioning mode that allows them to hover in place when anchoring is difficult, providing guests with more comfortable small craft embarkation for excursions. These ships are optimally sized for expeditions: small enough to navigate remote areas, yet large enough to provide speed, superior handling, and stability in the roughest seas. This is the latest in Viking’s legacy of award-winning ship including their Viking Longships®, built for Europe’s great rivers, and ocean ships, designed to dock in ports where larger ships cannot. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. Public rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, and the Aula, Viking’s panoramic auditorium, offers 270° views. Staterooms are also designed to maximize observation, from the Nordic Balcony Staterooms to Explorer Suites with verandas and gardens.
Viking Expeditions Standard Inclusions
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Complimentary Wi-Fi where available
Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
24-hour room service
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water water
Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
Self-service launderettes
Airport transfers on date of embarkation/disembarkation with Viking Air program
Port taxes & fees
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Terms and Conditions: New Bookings Only. Select Sailings Apply. Government taxes, transfers, service fees and other ancillary charges are additional unless otherwise noted. Additional restrictions may apply, call for details. Online Vacation Center reserves the right to cancel the Offer at any time, correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. Online Vacation Center is a registered Seller of Travel with the States of Florida (ST-32947), California (CST-2064227-40) and Washington (WA SOT 602250083).
