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E X P E D I T I O N C E N T R A L
T H E V I K I N G D I F F E R E N C E
I N T H E A R C T I C
Innovative ships designed for comfort and exploration
AT VIKING, WE BUILD INNOVATIVE SHIPS that
are appropriately sized and purpose-built for an
immersive polar experience. Our expedition ships
are small enough to navigate in remote areas,
slender enough to pass through canals and large
enough to provide speed, superior handling and
stability in rough seas.
100% POLAR CLASS
Both Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris have a
Polar Class notation, indicating the ships are
designed to travel safely to the polar regions. This
means that, unlike most other travel companies
offering expedition voyages, we offer a 100%
polar class fleet on voyages to the Arctic.
INCREASED STABILITY & COMFORT
Our expedition ships feature both fin stabilizers
and U-tank stabilizers that reduce rolling by nearly
50% when the ships are sailing or stationary.
An integrated bow creates a longer waterline for
the ships and state-of-the-art fin stabilizers allow
the ships to glide over the waves for the calmest
possible journey.
In regions where anchoring is not possible,
dynamic positioning mode allows our ships to
hover in place for more streamlined exploration
while preventing damage to the seafloor.
UNIQUE FACILITIES DESIGNED FOR
EXPLOR ATION
Our state-of-the-art, industry-first in-ship marina,
The Hangar provides embarkation and
disembarkation of our Special Operations Boats
and other equipment from inside the ship,
sheltered from the elements.
L I V I N G R O O M
