Why Choose Viking Expeditions for Your Next Cruise?

Viking Expeditions is an excellent choice for travelers seeking an immersive, destination-focused cruising experience. With its commitment to small-ship exploration, exceptional service, and educational enrichment, Viking offers a unique way to discover some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking destinations. Here’s why Viking Expeditions stands out:

1. Purpose-Built Expedition Ships

Viking’s expedition fleet, including the Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, is designed for exploration. These state-of-the-art ships offer:

• A sleek, ice-strengthened hull for polar voyages.
• The Hangar, an innovative marina allowing easy access to Special Operations Boats, kayaks, and even submarines.
• Spacious Scandinavian-style accommodations with thoughtful touches like drying closets for expedition gear.

2. All-Inclusive, Enriching Experience

Viking’s “no nickel-and-diming” philosophy ensures that guests enjoy:

• Complimentary shore excursions in every port.
• Expedition gear, including boots and parkas, provided at no extra cost.
• Expert-led lectures from scientists, historians, and naturalists.
• All onboard dining (including specialty restaurants) and beverages like beer, wine, and soft drinks with meals.

3. World-Class Expedition Team

Each expedition is led by a highly skilled team of scientists, researchers, and experienced expedition leaders. Guests can engage in citizen science projects and learn from real-time research conducted onboard.

4. Exceptional Destinations

Viking Expeditions ventures to some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring locations, including:

• Antarctica – Witness towering icebergs, vast penguin colonies, and pristine landscapes.
• The Arctic – Explore the Canadian High Arctic and witness incredible wildlife, from polar bears to narwhals.
• The Great Lakes – Discover the hidden gems of North America’s freshwater seas, with stops in Canada and the U.S.

5. Sustainability & Comfort

Viking is committed to environmentally responsible cruising, with features like:

• Energy-efficient hybrid engines.
• A streamlined, minimal-impact approach to shore landings.
• No casino, no kids, and no unnecessary distractions—just pure exploration.

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Viking Inclusive Value

More features, services and excursions included

• One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water
• Port taxes & fees
• Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
• Visits to UNESCO Sites
• Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
• Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center.
• Self-service launderettes
• Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
• 24-hour room service
• Kayaks, Zodiacs & Special Operations Boats — A Viking Expedition Kit with a variety of equipment to explore at no extra charge
• Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
• All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
• Onboard gratuities

Your Stateroom Includes:

• 24-hour room service
• King-size bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
• 55″ OLED flat-screen TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, beIN Sports
• Interactive TV with complimentary movies and documentaries, as well as Viking.TV proprietary content, lectures and expert interviews
• Mini-bar
• Floor-to-ceiling heated drying closets for expeditions gear
• Spacious glass-enclosed shower
• Heated bathroom floor
• Anti-fog mirrors
• Premium Freyja® toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
• Meopta Optika MeoPro 8×42 binoculars