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DEEP REVERENCE FOR A DELICATE
ECOSYSTEM
The icy waters are home to lifeforms such as
algae, which feed phytoplankton, which in turn
provide food to krill. Without these microscopic
lifeforms there can be no whales, seals or
penguins—they all rely on this unseen biome.
Every guest rapidly realizes the importance in
managing this pristine ecosystem. This is
supported by the scientists who are actively
conducting research onboard the ship and
allow guests to interact and participate. As a
consequence, every guest's respect of the
fragile nature of this environment is expanded
and it would be fair to say everyone leaves as
an unofficial ambassador to protect Antarctica.
EXPLORING IN COMFORT
The sense of comfort you feel being on board
the Viking Octantis is definitely important.
Arriving back to the ship after a day of
exploring the "White Continent" means you
are able to sit somewhere cosy, enjoy a warm
drink and watch through the ocean-level
windows as icebergs pass you by. It's simply a
surreal experience.
Clockwise, from top
left: Filming in the
bridge, Trent with
the Viking expedition
team in Antarctica,
conducting interviews
in the wild, behind
the lens on shore in
Antartica.
"It's experiences like this
you will never forget, and
they happen almost every
day you are on the ship."
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