Viking Cruises has expanded its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages.
Sailings by Viking Expeditions will begin in January 2022, with its first ship, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic.
Both ships will feature balconies on every cabin, three temperature-controlled pools, a spa and fitness centre and various dining options.
Viking Expeditions’ ships will include the first in-ship marina in the cruise sector, which will allow guests to embark on small excursion craft from inside the ship. The ships will also feature a range of expedition equipment, including two six-guest submarines and a fleet of military Zodiac boats.
Both ships are currently under construction and will host 378 guests in 189 cabins.
