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FOR 25 YEARS, Viking has had the highest standards of health and cleanliness 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 in the travel industry VIKING'S SAFETY-FIRST APPROACH: AIR PURIFICATION – All our ships are equipped with independent air handling units for each guest stateroom Every ship in the fleet has short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lights and high-density filters, which will sanitise the air and kill 99 99% of all airborne bacteria and viruses CROWD-FREE CHECK-IN – To avoid a congested embarkation, you will be assigned a boarding time based on your flight arrival Check-in counters on board will be spread out to ensure proper social distancing and will be sanitised between guests, with a touchfree online check-in option available All cruise port terminals will also be sanitised prior to guest arrivals ADDITIONAL SANITISATION – Enhanced sanitisation protocols are in place All surfaces on your ship will be cleaned and sanitised continuously with daily scheduled deep cleanings and more hand sanitisation stations available throughout the ship MEDICAL SERVICES – While every precaution can reduce the risk of illness, we are also prepared for that outcome with a 24/7 hotline staffed by doctors, specifically for our river cruises TO R S T E I N H AG E N V I K I N G H E A LT H & S A F E T Y P R O G R A M Instituting the highest standards of health and safety protocols 18 For more details and videos, visit viking.com