T H E H A N G A R
& L A B O R AT O R Y
A unique in-ship marina and
working scientific laboratory
AN INDUSTRY FIRST, THE HANGAR BRINGS
TRUE COMFORT TO EXPEDITION CRUISING This
enclosed, in-ship marina permits the launch of small
excursion craft through the ship's shell doors. The
Hangar's most innovative feature is the slipway that
allows guests to embark on Special Operations Boats
shielded from wind and waves from a stable surface
inside the ship, and once on board, to glide into the
water. On return, guests enter via The Hangar in
their Special Operations Boat before disembarking.
Guests can observe The Hangar from the windows
above, witnessing small boat launches, maintenance
and biosecurity protocols. There are also FerryBoxes,
instruments continuously collecting and displaying
data on water quality, oxygen content, plankton
composition and more.
A SCIENCE LAB STAFFED BY VIKING RESIDENT
SCIENTISTS Developed in consultation with
Cambridge University and other academic partners,
it supports a range of research activities and is
equipped with wet and dry laboratory capabilities,
a sample-processing area, fume cupboard, freezer/
cool storage, comprehensive microscope optics
and space for analysis-specific instruments. Guests
receive supervised laboratory access to learn from
and participate with scientists undertaking primary
research, an experience unique to Viking. Field
samples collected during excursions, submarine
dives and landings will be analysed, interpreted
and discussed with guests, providing stimulating
engagement and unique insight into how data
is collected in remote locations to inform global
conservation decisions..
EXPEDITION GEAR LOCKERS
LABORATORY MICROSCOPES
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