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Viking 2022-2024 Ocean Cruises Brochure

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Physical distancing – When you take an ocean voyage with us, you can expect physical distancing measures to be in place in all public areas on board, during shore excursions and on board motor coaches, with face mask use in keeping with local guidelines Crowd-free check-in – To avoid a congested embarkation, you will be assigned a boarding time based on your fl ight arrival Check-in counters on board will be spread out to ensure proper social distancing and will be sanitised between guests, with a touch-free online check-in option available All cruise port terminals will also be sanitised prior to guest arrivals Industry-fi rst sanitisation – In an industry-fi rst, we are using new sanitisation robots that utilise UV-C light to treat surfaces in guest and crew public areas every night, while you're asleep All surfaces on your ship and on motor coaches are continually disinfected, with daily deep cleanings scheduled and more hand sanitisation stations available Updated medical services – Each of our ocean vessels has always had a state-of-the-art Medical Centre, and now these have been upgraded with even more specialised equipment Safety from door to door – For guests with fl ights arranged by Viking Air, the strictest health and safety protocols are in place both in the air and on the ground, where there will be smaller group transfers to and from your ship, and safe distance between passenger seats The small ship advantage – Our Norway- registered, small ocean ships feature a veranda in every room, host only 930 guests and boast numerous outdoor spaces, making the risk of disease infection signifi cantly lower than that of the mega ships S A N I T I S AT I O N R O BOT P C R L A BO R ATO RY K E Y HIGHL IGH T S OF T HE V IK I NG HE A LT H & S A FE T Y PR O GR A M : • All guests and crew are fully vaccinated With our no kids under 18 policy, this makes Viking one of the only true fully vaccinated travel companies • Daily onboard non-invasive saliva PCR testing for all guests No nasal swabs • Full-scale PCR laboratory on board every ocean ship – an industry fi rst • New air purifi cation technologies including high- density fi lters and UV-C lights which kill 99 99% of airborne viruses and bacteria • UV-C sanitation robots to clean public spaces at night while guests sleep • Independent air handling units in every stateroom • Contact tracing devices for all guests to wear around their neck or keep in their pocket • Regular Digital Health Surveys and temperature monitoring through touch-free thermometers • Face masks and social distancing in public areas • All veranda staterooms off er a private space with fresh air • PCR test conducted prior to disembarkation As a complimentary service, Viking provides all guests with the PCR test result needed for their return fl ight home "93% of our guests say they felt safer with Viking than at home in their own communities." To r s t e i n H a g e n , V i k i n g C h a i r m a n 19 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent

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