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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 11 DIVE UNDER THE DEPTHS OF THE OCEAN Descend into the icy depths of the Southern Ocean on a Viking submarine, one of the optional excursions available on our Antarctica voyages. These 6-seater submarines offer the chance to explore the White Continent from a whole new perspective—an incomparable undersea experience of the most unexplored ocean on the planet. Discover sea creatures that are thriving in an environment that seems incompatible with life. The vessel has revolving seats and nearly 270° spherical windows that offer an undistor ted view in all directions for ever y guest. And, in ode to The Beatles and their song Yellow Submarine, the submarines on Viking Octantis are called Paul and John, while on Viking Polaris, they are named George and Ringo. UNWIND IN THE NORDIC SPA Af ter a day of exploring there is nothing better than taking time out in The Nordic Spa. With floor-to-ceiling windows, this spa of fers relaxation with some of the best views in the world, with glaciers, whales and pristine icy waters just on the other side of the glass. If you are feeling par ticularly decadent, book in with one of the massage therapists for a deep tissue massage. Wade in the calming hydrotherapy pool, detoxif y in the steam room or meditate on the heated beds. If you feel like working up a sweat, embrace the true spirit of the vikings with the centuries-old Nordic bathing ritual of hot-cold therapy to detoxif y the body, relax tired muscles and boost circulation. THE NORDIC SPA, VIKING OCTANTIS

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