Viking Expedition

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.

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

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