Viking Cruises

I N N O VAT I V E E X P E D I T I O N S PA C E S Unique custom-designed spaces to enhance your experience THE AULA Setting a new standard, Viking has created the world's most advanced venue for learning at sea The Aula, a stunning panoramic auditorium, was inspired by the University of Oslo's famed Aula ceremonial hall, which used to be the venue for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony This unique space on our expedition ships features a 4K laser-projected panoramic screen spanning nearly the entire width of the room and is used for lectures, daily briefi ngs, science presentations and fi lms Two decks high and seating 190 guests, The Aula can accommodate half the ship's guests at a time Tiered seating ensures optimal views from every location, and plentiful Marius-weave blankets provide comfort When closed, the onboard auditorium's window shades depict replicas of Edvard Munch's famous works of art that are on display in the namesake hall, including History, The Sun and Alma Mater But The Aula is so much more, because the panoramic screen retracts, cantilevering up into the ceiling and exposing a wall of windows A 270° view surrounds guests in this incredible venue With fl oor-to-ceiling glass on three sides of the auditorium, nature takes centre stage In addition, two large bottom windows slide open, providing access to the adjacent al fresco Finse Terrace and allowing guests to enjoy the unique indoor-outdoor experience, immersed in nature Envision a Viking scientist lecturing on cephalopods while guests catch a glimpse of breaching humpbacks; or relaxing on the heated THE AUL A , PANOR AMIC AUDITORIUM "I attend talks about whales and harmful algae blooms. Whales are fascinating, of course. But who knew that a lecturer could draw me in with a talk about algae? It happened!" J o h n R o b e r t s , F r e e l a n c e Tr a v e l W r i t e r seats by the lava rock "fi repits" on the Finse Terrace with a Viking ornithologist Lectures can even be presented with the windows unencumbered by the panoramic screen — with a smaller, pop-up screen 20 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/expeditions

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