C U LT U R A L E D U C AT I O N
Destination-driven learning on board
ON A VIKING VOYAGE, exploring your destination's
fascinating culture doesn't end when you leave each
port of call. After more than 26 years of crafting
itineraries for The Thinking Person that span the far
reaches of the globe, we have developed a deep
understanding of the unique, inquisitive nature of our
guests – and the result is one of the most in-depth,
highly curated onboard educational offerings at sea.
VIKING RESIDENT HISTORIANS
On every voyage, you'll be accompanied by a Viking
Resident Historian, who provides guests with
high-level, invaluable insight into the rich history of
upcoming ports. Esteemed expert lecturers, trustees
of archaeological and historical societies, leading
consultants and museum curators, our Resident
Historians are there to inform and educate on every
leg of your journey. Find out how Avignon became
the centre of the Catholic Church and what made
the papacy return to Rome with a lecture in the
Star Theatre, or join a roundtable discussion that
examines how your destination's ancient government
maintained law and order – there's always more to
learn, and with Viking you'll learn from the best.
GUEST LECTURES
Viking's onboard lecture program is one of the most
comprehensive at sea. Our world-renowned experts
are professors from eminent universities, astronauts,
diplomats and historical eyewitnesses with
informative tales to impart about your destination's
art, architecture, music, geopolitics and natural world.
VIKING CURATED LIBRARY
Settle into one of the countless book nooks on board
and lose yourself in page after page of travel-focused
reading. Curated by prestigious bookseller Heywood
Hill, our onboard library is a treasure trove of tomes
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