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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
DISCOVER ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING
CORNERS OF THE WORLD as you journey to the
rugged Canadian High Arctic and majestic
Greenland. Although over half of this land is
covered by glaciers, a delicate ecosystem thrives
here under the midnight sun. We can sail this far
north thanks to a branch of the Gulf Stream, which
brings navigable seas and warmer weather to this
region each summer. Admire quaint Greenlandic
villages—many showcasing traditional peat
houses—and witness the awe-inspiring terrain of
the Canadian High Arctic, where animals are
uniquely adapted to life in the extreme cold. Here
are some highlights you may experience during
your journey:
• Catch a glimpse of native species such as
muskox, harp seals and Arctic hares
• Learn the Basque whaling history of
Newfoundland and Labrador
• Cruise past towering icebergs in Ilulissat's
UNESCO-listed "ice fjord"
• Explore hidden bays by Special Operations
Boat in search of wildlife
• Uncover the culture and traditions of the Inuit,
the Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic
• Follow in the wake of explorers who once
searched for the fabled Northwest Passage
AT VIKING, WE OFFER EXPLOR ATION IN
UNPRECEDENTED COMFORT. Sail to the Arctic
onboard 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.
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