More evidence that expedition trips are growing in popularity: industry leader Viking (www.vikingcruises.com) jumped into the market in 2022 with sister ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. Each ...

The burials there contained more swords than men, confirming that at least some early expeditions consisted of many warriors of high status. The ruins of a Viking longhouse in the Shetland Islands ...

To meet strong demand for Antarctica voyages, Viking has also announced the 2025-2026 season is now open for booking, including its new 87-day expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica, sailing ...

Viking has ordered two new cruise ships from Fincantieri, with options for four more, marking continued collaboration and ...

The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program aims to keep gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus and salmonella at bay on cruise ...

For those seeking indulgent pampering on sea days, some expedition ships offer full-service spas and fitness facilities on board. For example, Viking Octantic has a Nordic spa with saunas and a ...

Viking Makes History Again in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards For the second year in a row, Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for ...

Viking's 18-night Antarctica and South Georgia Island expedition begins with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires followed by a flight the next morning to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Viking also has two 378-passenger Polar Class 6 expedition vessels, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. These ships also offer a mostly all-inclusive experience with the same amenities as their ...

In Viking Polaris, the second expedition ship from Viking Cruises, the line that revolutionized both river and small ocean ships has done it again. It's almost perfect. Viking Polaris shines on a ...

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Seabourn Cruise Line’s Seabourn Odyssey in August. Viking Expeditions’ Viking Polaris in April. Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Orion in August. It’s worth noting that ...