Welcome aboard

Viking Polaris

About the Viking Polaris

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 different regions.

These 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.

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.

Upcoming Voyages on

Viking Polaris

The best thing to do after a holiday is plan your next adventure.

Antarctic Explorer: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Cruises available from November 2025 until January 2027

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Antarctica and South Georgia Island: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Cruise available November 2026

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From the Arctic to Antarctica: Nuuk to Ushuaia

Cruise available September 2026

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Chilean Fjords and Scenic Shores: Santiago to Ushuaia

Cruises available from October 2025 until November 2026

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Argentina and the Chilean Fjords: Buenos Aires to Santiago

Cruise available March 2026

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The Americas and Antarctic Explorer: Fort Lauderdale to Ushuaia

Cruise available October 2025

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Longitudinal World Cruise VII: Buenos Aires to Milwaukee

Cruise available February 2026

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From the Arctic to Antarctica: Nuuk to Ushuaia

Cruise available September 2026

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Into the Northwest Passage: Nuuk to Nuuk

Cruises available from July 2026 until September 2026

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Features

Aquavit Terrace
The Library
The Living Room
Mamsen’s
The Pools
World Café
Explorers’ Lounge
The Nordic Shop
The Aula
Expedition Central
Finse Terrace
The Nordic Spa
Fitness Center
Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant
The Science Lab
The Restaurant

Inclusions

Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions

Cabin Types and Descriptions

Owner’s Suite

Stateroom size: 377 square metre (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 six
Private library, wine and music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
220 square metre private garden lounge area with badenstamp
Boardroom that seats twelve for meetings and catered dinner parties, with oceangoing vapour light fireplace
Pantry for room service and 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 and 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 and complimentary Movies on Demand in suite
110/220 volt outlets and USB ports
Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror and hair dryer, plus guest bathroom
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and 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 and premium snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
Daily personalised tea or pre-dinner cocktail and canapés on request
Dinner and guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
Complimentary laundry, pressing, and 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 and drawers
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Keepsake Viking expedition jacket (on polar itineraries)
All Viking excursion gear needed for any relevant excursions

Explorer Suite

Stateroom size: 167 square metres (includes Nordic balcony)
Ocean-view two-room suite, 80 percent larger than junior suites, with private Nordic Balcony and private veranda
Well-appointed living area and dining area that seats four
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
Three 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 and 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 and USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, and hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water, and snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
Complimentary laundry, pressing, and shoe shine services
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Spacious drawers and 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

Stateroom size: 98 square metres (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
Three 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 and 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 and USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, and hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water, and snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary laundry, pressing, and shoe shine services
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Spacious drawers and 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

Stateroom size: 81 square metres (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
Two 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 and 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 and USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, and hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Welcome bottle of champagne
Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water, and snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Complimentary pressing and shoe shine services
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Spacious drawers and 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

Stateroom size: 65 square metres (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 and 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 and USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, and hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water and snacks (replenished once daily)
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Spacious drawers and 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

Stateroom size: 65 square metres (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 and 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 and USB ports
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, and hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes and slippers
Direct-dial satellite phone and cell service
Security safe
Individual climate control
Purified water refilled daily
Mini-bar with soft drinks, water, and snacks
Binoculars
Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping
24-hour room service
Floor-to-ceiling drying closet
Spacious drawers and 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

Vessel Information

Vessel Details

Crew

256

Guest Capacity

378

Length

203 metres

Flag

Norway

Speed

16 knots

Tenders

1 Hanger
2 Special Operation Boats
8 Zodiacs

Built

2022

Further information on Viking Polaris

On board our Viking expedition ships, you will find both 110V and 220V electrical outlets in your stateroom. All outlets are European style (2-pin) with a ground, except for two US 110V sockets above the desk and one US 110V socket on each side of the bed; there are no UK 3-pin sockets. Should you need an adapter, they are available for sale in the onboard shop or can be found at most electronics or travel stores. (If you are staying in a hotel for part of your journey, you will want the appropriate adapter for that country as well.) In your stateroom, you will also find several USB ports to charge cell phones and tablets; be sure to bring the appropriate cable with you. Most modern electronic devices can accommodate different electrical currents, so you probably will not need a current converter; exceptions to this include curling irons and other appliances that produce heat. Hair dryers are provided on board.

Viking Octantis sails to Antarctica and the Great Lakes. Viking Polaris sails to Antarctica and the Arctic.

Our expedition ships offer free Wi-Fi. You may use your personal device or one of the ship’s computers. Our connection relies on a VSAT satellite terminal—the best possible solution for ocean cruising. Due to the nature of data bandwidth and latency, as well as potential interruptions in satellite signals based on terrain and weather, you may experience slower online connections than you are accustomed to at home. Please note that satellite signal interruptions are more common at the higher latitudes of the polar regions. In order to ensure fair usage for all, we reserve the right to limit heavy-bandwidth applications, downloads or software upgrades so that all our guests have access to Wi-Fi. We suggest that guests limit large uploads/downloads and live streaming. Please download your content prior to your cruise, as bandwidth will affect your service and cannot be guaranteed. We will be happy to help you with your device settings when you are on board. We hope you will understand that we will do our very best to provide you with an enjoyable online experience. Please remember that you will likely be able to access standard Wi-Fi and data roaming services on shore in most of the towns and cities you visit.

Transfer options vary depending on your itinerary in most destinations. Please ask us for specific details. 1300 654 861 or contact@expeditionpartners.com.au

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