By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief Just two weeks ago, I was sailing on Viking Polaris in Antarctica. It was an amazing journey filled with unrepeatable experiences, including standing on an island no human had set foot on before, seeing the sea bed in a submarine and getting up close and personal with chin-strap penguins, … Read more
Expedition ship Viking Polaris has been hit by a freak wave, killing one passenger and injuring four others. The vessel, which was launched just a few weeks ago, had windows smashed as it crossed Drake Passage on November 29, a notoriously rough stretch of water between Antarctica and the Argentinian coast. The line confirmed a … Read more
Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings of her bridge on the Viking Polaris as she manoeuvres the ship between some serious icebergs off the continent of Antarctica. As one of the crew puts it later: the ship was like a ballerina dancing between the ice. The vessel is held in position by … Read more
By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in the Antarctic Meet Ringo the submarine – and yes, just like the Beatles song, she is yellow. Hence the name. They say more men have gone to the Moon than have dived to the bottom of the seas of Antarctica. But all that is about to change. … Read more
Viking has claimed to have discovered a new island in Antarctica after expedition staff looking for a place to take guests during snow storms found land no one had ever visited before. The team aboard Viking’s new expedition ship, Polaris, unwittingly made the discovery after radioing for permission to land on the tiny island, which … Read more
As expedition cruise continues to rise amongst the cruising landscape, Viking has announced that it’s taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris. Constructed in the heralded Fincantieri shipyard, Viking Polaris made an immediate beeline for Amsterdam, where it will be christened on September 30 by godmother and celebrated polar explorer Ann Bancroft. The … Read more
Viking Expeditions will sail to remote South Georgia Island teeming with amazing wildlife as the line expands its Antarctic itineraries and introduces new South American journeys. The line will also launch two Longitudinal World Cruises, five grand journeys plus a 19-day Antarctica and South Georgia Island voyage over the next two years. Kicking off in … Read more
Viking has extended the suspension of its ocean and river cruises until 1 February 2021. The line has also cancelled some sailings further into 2021 because of “regional complexities.” Viking was the first cruise line to temporarily suspend its ocean and river cruises in March at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As our chairman … Read more
Viking Cruises has cancelled all cruises for this year through to December 31 when international travel will be less complicated, said chairman Torstein Hagen. “Recent events have shown us that the recovery from this pandemic will be sporadic and the ability to travel freely across borders remains some time away. As keen as we may … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
