Our Expedition Vessels
To explore the world’s most remote regions, we have introduced two specifically built, cutting-edge expedition class small ships: Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world’s most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.
- Only 378 guests
- Crew: 256
- Length: 665 feet
- Beam: 77 feet
- Class: Polar Class 6
- Year built: 2022
Interactive Deck Plan
Hover and click on the deck plan to explore the ship. See a PDF version of the deck plan.
Viking Expedition Ship 360° Tour
Discover our innovative, purpose-built expedition ships designed to explore the world’s most remote destinations in comfort and immerse you in these majestic, untamed regions.
Take A TourStateroom Features
Our purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Nordic Balcony staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.
Owner’s Suite (OS)
- Stateroom size: 1,238 sq ft (includes private lounge area)
- Panoramic ocean-view, multi-room suite with private Nordic Balcony
- Separate bedroom suite
- Spacious, well-appointed living room
- Separate dining area that seats 6
- Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
- 722 sq ft private garden lounge area with badenstamp
- Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with oceangoing vapor light fireplace
- Pantry for room service & hosted events
- Priority Embarkation
- 11 AM priority stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 67 days prior to departure
- 4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure
- First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies on Demand in suite
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus guest bathroom
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily)
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
- Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request
- Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
- Silver Spirits beverage package included
- Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Explorer Suite (ES)
- Stateroom size: 548 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
- Ocean-view two-room suite, 80% larger than junior suites, with private Nordic Balcony and private veranda
- Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4
- Additional storage and seating features
- Private access to Explorer Suites Garden
- 11 AM Embarkation
- 11 AM priority stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 67 days prior to departure
- 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure
- Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Welcome bottle of champagne
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
- View the Explorer Suite (ES) in our 360° Tour
Nordic Junior Suite (NS)
- Stateroom size: 322 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
- Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout. Plus, additional storage and seating features.
- Wheelchair Accessible (#4024, #4025)
- 11 AM Embarkation
- 11 AM priority stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 57 days prior to departure
- 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 80 days prior to departure
- Priority spa treatment bookings 80 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Welcome bottle of champagne
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
- View the Nordic Junior Suite (NS) in our 360° Tour
Nordic Penthouse (NP)
- Stateroom size: 269 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
- Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
- 11 AM Embarkation
- 1 PM stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 57 days prior to departure
- 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
- Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Welcome bottle of champagne
- Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service
- Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Deluxe Nordic Balcony (DN)
- Stateroom size: 215 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
- Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
- 11 AM Embarkation
- 2 PM stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 47 days prior to departure
- 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure
- Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Nordic Balcony (N)
- Stateroom size: 215 sq ft (includes Nordic balcony)
- Ocean-view stateroom with private Nordic Balcony: floor-to-ceiling distortion-free glass at your ship’s edge, for optimal cozy viewing. Or lower the top panoramic glass for a sheltered, al fresco lookout.
- 11 AM Embarkation
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Expedition activity reservations 47 days prior to departure
- King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 55" OLED flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
- Security safe
- Individual climate control
- Purified water refilled daily
- Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
- Binoculars
- Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- 24-hour room service
- Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
- Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
- All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions
Itineraries This Ship Sails
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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise V
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Ship Highlights
Our new expedition ships feature innovative, light-filled spaces where comfort meets discovery. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth.
Ship Videos
Expeditions Ship Design
To optimize guest safety and comfort, Chairman Torstein Hagen called upon the expertise and collaboration of Viking teams, including maritime architects, interior designers, and nautical and technical staff. After the traditional steel cutting, the ceremonial keel laying ushered in the next milestone of the ship construction process.
The Aula & Finse Terrace
The world’s most advanced venue for learning at sea, The Aula is a stunning panoramic auditorium. Inspired by the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall where the Nobel Peace Prize was historically awarded, The Aula will offer a dynamic venue for lectures and entertainment, with floor-to-ceiling windows and 270-degree views. Adjacent to The Aula through sliding glass walls is the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge area with comfortable couches and warming lava rock “firepits”—perfect for panoramic views of the surroundings. Together the two spaces can be combined to create an unmatched indoor-outdoor al fresco experience for guests to be immersed in nature.
