Journeying to
THE OUTER EDGE
Discover unprecedented comfort as you voyage to the end of the earth.
I
f you have dreamt of stepping into the
polar wilderness, you need look no
further. Viking's expedition voyages are
designed to take you to Antarctica, the
"White Continent", home to towering
mountains, glacial plateaus and colonies of
penguins, and the Arctic, where polar bears
roam and northern lights illuminate the sky.
These are dramatic landscapes that have
drawn explorers to them throughout history.
From rugged mountains that plunge into
glacier-carved fjords and silent icebergs, you
can observe two of the world's most remote
places from the comfort of your state-of-the-
art stateroom and enjoy lectures and
workshops on polar studies. Viking Resident
Scientists, including naturalists, geologists,
polar experts and expedition leaders, help
bring the regions we visit to life, from
lectures and workshops to personal
experiences.
To get closer, kayaks, zodiacs and submarines
will bring you to the heart of nature, on land,
by sea or from the sky, depending on your
activity level interests. There is no permanent
population of humans in Antarctica, just
research outposts in this environment, home to
biological diversity. In contrast, in the Arctic
you can see a collection of towns where native
Inuits live among the marine wildlife and
glacier-covered islands. Both environments
offer the chance to see the most resilient
creatures.
After a day absorbing all on offer, the purpose-
built ships have been designed with spacious
and relaxing Scandinavian spaces, offering
comfortable furnishings not usually found on
expedition ships. Settle in to the Aquavit Bar
for an afternoon glass of wine, or visit the
Explorers' Lounge to catch a piano
performance. Recharge in The Nordic Spa and
enjoy the Nordic bathing ritual of alternating
between hot and cold, from our sauna to our
snow shower.
Our state-of-the-art expedition equipment
designed for responsible exploration
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