FOR 25 YEARS, Viking has had the highest standards
of health and cleanliness, and our new, updated
protocol enhancements make travelling with Viking
even safer. Developed in coordination with an
international team of scientific and medical advisors,
the Viking Health & Safety Program is one of the
most well-researched and comprehensive COVID-19
prevention and mitigation plans in the travel industry.
VIKING'S SAFETY-FIRST APPROACH:
PCR TESTING AND DEDICATED PCR
LABORATORIES – As the first cruise line to install
a full-scale PCR laboratory at sea, Viking has now
extended this to every one of its ocean vessels.
This means we can conduct quick, non-invasive
saliva PCR tests every day if necessary, testing
crew and guests in the privacy of their staterooms
and processing the results on board. Everyone
will be tested prior to embarkation, and local
partners – including motor coach drivers and
tour guides – will be tested before any tours.
IMPROVED AIR PURIFICATION – All Viking ships
now feature short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C)
lights and new high-density filters that sanitise
the air and kill 99.99% of all airborne bacteria
and viruses. Plus, enjoy fresh air in your stateroom,
knowing that all staterooms on Viking expedition
ships feature independent air handling units that
do not share air with other areas of the ship.
HEALTH CHECKS – All guests will complete
a one-minute digital Health Questionnaire
developed by scientific and medical advisors
prior to travel, at embarkation and every day of
their cruise itinerary. Temperatures will also be
checked regularly using touchless thermometers
and automated thermal cameras.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING – When you take an
expedition 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.
TO R S T E I N H AG E N
H E A LT H & S A F E T Y AT S E A
Instituting the highest standards of health and safety protocols
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