6 | Antarctica Destination Guide
"Viking Polaris conveys us to one
of the world's most inhospitable
places in astonishing comfort."
"Viking Octantis is an ideal
vessel for anyone with a
spirit of adventure but the
unwillingness to compromise on
comfort and amenities."
"Each and every voyage with Viking has been a
wonderful experience but number one has to
be the sheer beauty and magic of Antarctica."
- Diane H.
Hear from Viking guests who have journeyed to
the end of the Earth with us
What It's Like On Board An
ANTARCTIC VOYAGE
"Viking may well normalise expedition cruising
and take it into the mid-budget mainstream in
a further blurring of the distinctions that once
defined cruise companies and cruising styles."
Brian J.
ADELIE PENGUINS, ANTARCTICA
"On the back of the ship, a remarkable
room called the Aula functions as a lecture
hall. Massive windows on three sides make
it possible to steal glimpses of the very
surroundings a cast of lecturers educate
passengers on: Daily talks range from an
45-minute "Diversity of Penguins" seminar
from on-board ornithologists, to a
discussion on Antarctica's formation from
a geologist." - Meagan S.
"Passengers prove to be very keen students
indeed. A 7.15am appointment for the launch
of a weather balloon is well attended; hands
shoot up at question time in the theatre as
Tess Hudson, a marine biologist, completes
her lecture on whale identification; and
throughout the sailing, attendees rave about
the science-lab sessions. Meanwhile, the whale
watching draws plenty of passengers on deck."
- Emma F.
- Susan B.
- Peter L.
