EXPLORING THE OUTER EDGE

Adélie penguins in Antarctica

Journey with Viking to untamed destinations as we reveal our state‑of‑the‑art expedition ships and new itineraries for curious travellers

Antarctic Explorer

This ultimate adventure takes you along the spine of the Antarctic Peninsula. Your expedition ship was designed to sail remote routes such as the legendary Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, with its calving glaciers, crackling icebergs and unrivalled wildlife encounters.

South America & Antarctic Discovery

Embark on a journey of extremes, from tropical Rio to icy Antarctica, completing your voyage in Ushuaia. Call on vibrant Buenos Aires and experience gaucho life in Montevideo. Visit the windswept Falkland Islands before venturing to the snowy Antarctic Peninsula. If you have ever dreamed of discovering truly remote wilderness, you need look no further. Viking has created the ultimate expedition itineraries, designed to take you to Antarctica — home to towering mountains, glacial plateaus and colonies of penguins — and the arctic archipelago of Svalbard, land of polar bears, walruses and soaring fjords.

Both locations offer dramatic landscapes that have drawn explorers throughout history. From crackling icebergs to rugged mountains plunging into glacier-carved fjords, these remote places will unfold before your eyes as you relax in the comfort of your state-of-theart stateroom.

Viking Resident Scientists — including naturalists, geologists, polar experts and expedition leaders — help bring the regions we visit to life, from insightful lectures and workshops to unparalleled opportunities to

ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS

The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a time of intense international interest in Antarctica. In 1910, a party of explorers led by Norwegian Roald Amundsen became the first to reach the South Pole, followed by a party led by British naval officer Robert F. Scott just five weeks later.

More widely known is the triumphant survival story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew. In 1914, Shackleton led the crew of the ship Endurance on a quest to traverse Antarctica via the South Pole. When their ship became trapped in ice, the team was forced to abandon the mission. While Shackleton’s objective was not achieved, he was able to bring all 27 men back alive—a feat that has entrenched him in international polar exploration lore forever.

experience them up close and personal.

Viking offers a variety of ways for you to experience your destinations by both land and sea, according to your interests and activity level. Expedition equipment—from RIBs and kayaks to specialty land equipment — gives you an unparalleled vantage and is included with each excursion.

After a day of exploring, you can return to your ship to enjoy panoramic views in open, relaxing Scandinavian spaces offering comfortable furnishings and refined finishes 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 sauna and enjoy the Nordic bathing ritual of alternating between hot and cold, from our sauna to our snow shower.

Clockwise, from top left:

Humpback whales; expedition team on shore; explorer Roald Amundsen; Adélie penguin; zodiac excursion to see icebergs