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AUT UM N 2020 | VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK 21 AUT UM N 2020 | VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK 23 Left: Viking guests will have the opportunity to explore their surroundings via kayak, submarine, RIB and zodiac M aking waves from 2022, Viking Expeditions will be launching two brand new purpose-built Polar Class 6 expedition ships, Viking Octanis and Viking Polaris, both state- of-the-art vessels that look to the future of cruise travel. Designed by the nautical architects responsible for Viking ocean ships, these vessels will bring another two luxury vessels to the fleet, both with that signature Viking stamp. Both ships are set to make their maiden voyages in 2022, with Viking Octanis setting sail to Antarctica in January, and Viking Polaris headed on the Arctic Adventure journey in August 2022. Doubling as luxury cruise ships and research vessels, both Viking Octanis and Viking Polaris have the space to host up to 378 guests in 189 elegant and stylish staterooms. Guests can expect a similar format and design to other Viking vessels, but the difference is that these ships are tailored to expedition cruising. is means straight bows, longer hulls and fin stabilisers for cutting straight through the roughest waves, as well as ice-strengthened Polar Class 6 hulls and u-tank stabilisers to significantly decrease rolling by 50 percent while stationary. e Viking Expedition ships promise to minimise environmental impact, prioritising the protection of the most remote regions in the world. e bow on the ships has been designed to reduce fuel consumption and a dynamic positioning system Left: Viking guests will have the opportunity to explore their surroundings via kayak, submarine, RIB and zodiac M aking waves from 2022, Viking Expeditions will be launching two brand new purpose-built Polar Class 6 expedition ships, Viking Octanis and Viking Polaris, both state- of-the-art vessels that look to the future of cruise travel. Designed by the nautical architects responsible for Viking ocean ships, these vessels will bring another two luxury vessels to the fleet, both with that signature Viking stamp. Both ships are set to make their maiden voyages in 2022, with Viking Octanis setting sail to Antarctica in January, and Viking Polaris headed on the Arctic Adventure journey in August 2022. Doubling as luxury cruise ships and research vessels, both Viking Octanis and Viking Polaris have the space to host up to 378 guests in 189 elegant and stylish staterooms. Guests can expect a similar format and design to other Viking vessels, but the difference is that these ships are tailored to expedition cruising. is means straight bows, longer hulls and fin stabilisers for cutting straight through the roughest waves, as well as ice-strengthened Polar Class 6 hulls and u-tank stabilisers to significantly decrease rolling by 50 percent while stationary. e Viking Expedition ships promise to minimise environmental impact, prioritising the protection of the most remote regions in the world. e bow on the ships has been designed to reduce fuel consumption and a dynamic positioning system 79 viking.com