EXPEDITION ENRICHMENT

Enjoy a level of onboard education and enrichment never before seen on a cruise ship

THE AULA

The world’s most advanced venue for learning at sea, The Aula is a stunning panoramic al fresco auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall, the former venue for the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. Used for lectures, daily briefings, and films, this unique space features an 8k laser‑ projected panoramic screen which can retract to expose floor‑to ceiling windows and 270° views. In addition, the large bottom windows of the stage wall slide open, providing al fresco access and an indoor‑outdoor experience with nature taking centre stage. EXPEDITION CENTRAL

Manned by our Expedition Team, Expedition Central is a key onboard area for guests at which they can plan and book their excursions, verify landing and “go to gate” times or get answers to questions about upcoming excursions and landings. Guests can also learn more about their destination by viewing a real‑time ship tracker, examining the chart table highlighting the areas through which we sail, and reviewing AECO and IAATO information about landing regulations and biosecurity standards for the sensitive environments to which we sail. THE LABORATORY

This well‑appointed laboratory, developed in consultation with Cambridge University and other academic partners, supports a range of research activities and is equipped with wet‑dry laboratory facilities, a sample‑processing area, comprehensive microscope optics, and space for analysis‑specific instruments. Guests will receive supervised access to learn from and participate with scientists undertaking primary research, an experience unique to Viking.

THE STUDIO

This onboard area offers a multipurpose space facilitating enrichment experiences with the Viking Resident Scientists. On the wall are felt replicas of the primary avian species that inhabit or migrate to the locations we visit. Here, guests can learn to identify different birds, practice photography techniques, or learn more about their various habits with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s ornithologists — part of our Viking Resident Scientists program. VIKING RESIDENT SCIENTISTS

Selected by our academic partners, the University of Cambridge’s Scott Polar Research Institute and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a group of scientists will be on board every journey, providing lectures, advice and insight to guests in areas such as biology, botany, geology, glaciology, oceanography, ornithology. VIKING RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Part of our Viking Expedition team, our onboard photographer will accompany shore landings and RIB/zodiac excursions, as well as offering lectures and workshops to provide insight and techniques for capturing wildlife and landscapes in the remote locations we visit, so guests can optimize their images.

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The Aula

Clockwise from top right:

The Laboratory; join scientists for on board lectures; our onboard photographer; The Studio; Expedition Central

Go online:

Visit viking.com/expedition for more information